Experts of the publication "AUTOSTAT" published List of the best-selling new foreign cars on the Russian market in January-March 2018. Despite the crisis and all the more expensive gasoline, sales of foreign cars are very brisk. And the number of cars sold in the first three months of 2018 amounted to 294.7 thousand units (this is 22.3% more compared to the same period last year). Foreign cars account for 75% of the domestic car market.
Here's what the top 10 most popular foreign cars look like in Russia.
10. Renault Sandero
7237 units were sold during the reporting period, which is 27.7% more than last year.
This temperamental Frenchman has a reliable, soft suspension, good (but not hurricane) acceleration dynamics and a large, comfortable cabin. What is called "ride and rejoice."
What car owners love Renault Sandero for:
- Convenient adjustment of the driver's seat height.
- No problem with spare parts.
- In winter, the cabin is very warm.
- Large side mirrors with good visibility.
- It breaks infrequently.
Why scold:
- The steering wheel can only be adjusted in a vertical plane.
- High fuel consumption - 9-9.8 liters per 100 km in urban areas.
9. Volkswagen Tiguan
Sales - 7308 cars, sales growth amounted to 44.8%.
Cars with vaunted German ergonomics and reliability. If you need a car with a roomy interior, high ground clearance (190 mm) and a powerful engine, then Volkswagen Tiguan is perfect.
Advantages:
- Beautiful appearance, what's inside what's outside.
- Competitiveness in the secondary market.
- The car is easy to accelerate.
- Quiet engine (at low and medium revs).
- Good interior convertibility.
- Large trunk.
- Excellent stability both in corners and on a straight road.
Disadvantages:
- Gluttony - in the winter there are about 12 liters per 100 km in the city and about 8 liters on the highway.
- Stiff suspension.
- Dim daytime running lights.
8. KIA Sportage
7590 units sold, an increase of 47.5%.
This mid-size crossover is quite comfortable to drive on not always clean and even Russian roads. Thanks to the high clearance of the KIA Sportage, borders are not terrible, and high-quality assembly allows you to operate the car for a long time.
Pros:
- Solid and even aggressive design.
- Excellent dynamics of dispersal.
- Comfortable seats with the ability to adjust "for themselves", up to adjusting the headrest both vertically and horizontally.
- Good ergonomics.
Minuses:
- The diesel version is very noisy.
- The suspension is harsh, albeit tolerable.
- Be sure to buy the rapids, as the sides of the machine are very quickly sprayed with dirt.
7. Renault Kaptur
7659 units sold, an increase of -27.5%.
One of the most popular models of foreign cars in Russia in 2018 looks modern and stylish. On the road, he behaves predictably and easily swallows bumps and bumps.
What is this car good for:
- High landing driver.
- Large ground clearance - 204 mm.
- Great brakes.
- Fast heated front seats.
- Thoughtful and comfortable little things, such as highlighting the glove compartment and trunk.
- Roomy trunk (minimum - 387 liters, maximum - 1200 liters).
What is bad:
- Plastic in the cabin looks cheap.
- The stove in the cabin is working slowly.
- Dim head light.
6. Skoda Rapid
8023 units were sold, sales increased by 28.8%.
An elegant hatchback with a large clearance of 170 mm and good cross-country ability differs in average fuel consumption (about 8 liters per 100 km in the city, excluding traffic jams and about 7 liters on the highway).
Pros:
- Relatively low maintenance costs.
- Good sound insulation.
- Excellent handling.
Disadvantages:
- A small lounge, three passengers in the back seat will be crowded.
- A tall driver (over 190 cm tall) may be uncomfortable.
- Marked and hard plastic in the cabin.
- Stiff suspension.
- Very quickly and strongly dirty side mirrors.
5. Renault Duster
10270 cars sold, an increase of 19.4%
High-quality French crossover with all-wheel drive has long gained popularity among Russian car owners. This is mainly due to two reasons - unkillable suspension and reasonable cost.
Here's what else the Renault Duster boasts:
- Large trunk.
- High ground clearance.
- The presence of heated windshield.
- Autostart with a key.
- Good handling and smooth running.
Disadvantages:
- Marking fabric on the seats.
- Weak insulation.
- High gas mileage - about 12 liters in urban areas and 8 liters on the highway.
4. Volkswagen Polo
Sold - 11558 units, growth - 14.4%
Roomy, reliable German sedan with a large trunk (460 liters) and low fuel consumption (about 6 liters per 100 km on the highway and about 10 liters in city traffic jams).
Benefits:
- Good insulation.
- High landing driver.
- The steering wheel is trimmed with leather and holding on to it is a pleasure.
- Auto quickly responds to the gas pedal and steering wheel turns.
- Daytime running lights turn on automatically.
Minuses:
- The plastic in the cabin is hard and easy to scratch.
- Stiff suspension.
- Easily removable wheel caps. They are often stolen. Some car owners fix caps with nylon ties, although this is "not a panacea."
3. Hyundai Solaris
Sold - 14470 copies, sales growth - 14.2%.
Opens the three leaders in the rating of the best-selling foreign cars in the Russian car market unpretentious in maintenance and a handsome “Korean”.
Advantages:
- Very warm interior in the winter, due to the stove and good door seals.
- It easily starts even in cold weather (up to - 30 degrees) without autorun.
- Liquidated in the secondary market.
- Good sound insulation.
- Good review.
- Comfortable suspension.
Disadvantages:
- Hard plastic in the cabin.
- High gas mileage - about 12 liters in the city and 10 on the highway.
2. Hyundai Creta
Sold - 15764 units, sales growth of 39%.
This Korean car is currently the best-selling mini-crossover in Russia. A comfortable interior, a smooth and quiet six-speed gearbox (manual or automatic) and excellent handling make the Hyundai Creta the smart choice for everyday commuting.
The main advantages:
- Comfortable driver and passenger seats.
- Good sound insulation.
- Great ergonomics.
- Large mirrors.
The main disadvantages:
- According to reviews by many car owners, the high beam is almost no different from the low beam.
- The plastic in the cabin is “oak” and is easy to scratch.
- Wide front struts behind which the pedestrian is hard to see.
- The trunk is medium sized (402 liters).
1. KIA Rio
Sold - 25,370 units, which is 20.2% more than in 2017.
The best-selling foreign car in Russia without a run holds a leading position for the second year in a row. Why is this Korean iron beauty so sweet to the heart of a Russian motorist?
- Firstly, elegant and stylish appearance.
- Secondly, affordable price.
- Thirdly, unpretentiousness in service.
- Fourth, high ground clearance (160 mm).
- Fifth, a roomy interior.
KIA Rio still has many advantages, including liquidity in the secondary market, maneuverability and profitability. However, there were some spoons of tar in a barrel of honey.
- Noise isolation is mediocre.
- The suspension is stiff.
- The dipped beam is dull.
- The driver's seat is not too comfortable for a tall person, and the steering wheel is not adjustable for departure.
Soon, one of the most anticipated crossovers of 2018 - KIA Sorento Prime will appear on the Russian market. And if you have been looking closely at KIA cars for a long time, but you don’t want to buy the Rio model, then it is possible that Sorento Prime will win your heart.
