Which crossover is better to buy

Crossovers are becoming extremely popular among drivers today. Automakers understand this, which is why there are a huge number of models with this body design on the market. There are both budget and more expensive options. Today we look at the best crossovers of 2019 in the budget, mid-range, comfort and premium segments.

How the rating was formed

Before writing this article, we studied all the crossovers currently on the market. On this basis, the best options in each class were selected and ranked. Below you will learn about them and understand which crossover to choose in 2019-2020.

The best among compact crossovers

There are quite a few compact and budget crossovers. However, not all compact crossovers are budget, but still their price is lower than other classes.

1.Hyundai Tucson

Among compact crossovers, the "brain" of the Korean manufacturer - Hyundai Tucson has recently been very popular. We will look at it first.

This car is based on the Kia Sportage, but stands out for its popularity. And this is not surprising, because Tucson stands out for its extensive equipment, interesting and aggressive design, as well as a modern interior.

The most popular crossover among budget crossovers can be bought from a dealer for 1 rubles in the minimum configuration. Then the car will be equipped with a 300-liter gasoline engine with 000 horsepower, mated to a gearbox.

It is noteworthy that the drive is already all-wheel drive. For this amount, a multimedia system with a touch screen, a heated steering wheel and front seats, as well as other equipment are already available.

For 2 million rubles, you can already buy a 2019 car with a full automatic transmission and all possible additions. Engine options include petrol and diesel.

2 Renault Duster

Among the crossovers "popular" can be called the next participant in the rating - Renault Duster. At one time it was sold in huge quantities, and now its popularity remains at a decent level.

Of course, the interior execution is not as efficient as in the previous car, and the design is not as interesting. However, if we take into account the price of Duster, then such shortcomings become insignificant.

Thus, the crossover will cost at least 620 thousand rubles. However, then it will be with a 1,6-liter gasoline engine, which is aggregated with a manual transmission, and the drive is only front-wheel drive. If you want a car with four-wheel drive, you will have to pay at least 810 rubles.

The Duster is also available with a 1,5L diesel engine, but has a minimum price of 900 rubles.

3.Kia Soul

Do you like cars with an unusual and interesting design that stand out from the crowd? Then the urban Kia Soul is perfect for you.

With regard to design, it should be noted that the color of the roof may differ from the color of the body. Also, due to the square shape and the location of the pillars, the driver has excellent visibility.

The price of this crossover (with a small margin) starts at 820 rubles. However, for the money you get a front-wheel drive car with a manual transmission and a 000-horsepower 123-liter engine.

The version with automatic transmission will cost at least 930 thousand rubles. In the maximum configuration and with all possible additions, the Soul will cost 1 rubles.

4.Ford Eco-Sport

Very economical and compact - these words unconditionally refer to the Ford Eco-Sport. It can really be called an urban crossover, which corresponds to the price / quality ratio. It can be recommended to novice drivers, as parking in the Eco-Sport is very easy due to its small size.

For Russia, the car is presented with a price tag of 1 rubles for an entry-level package. For this money, however, there is no all-wheel drive, and the engine is a 000-liter gasoline engine with 000 horsepower.

The cost of an all-wheel drive crossover starts from 1 rubles. The car is equipped with an automatic transmission in any configuration.

5.Nissan Qashqai

As the latest member of the compact crossover class, we'll take a look at the Nissan Qashqai. Do you want to understand what real Japanese quality is? Then you should take a closer look at this car.

Qashqai can be called universal - it will suit both a young guy and a man in his prime, he will also be "faced" by a woman or family. Small dimensions will allow you to feel confident in the city, and high ground clearance will cause off-road if necessary.

The price of a crossover in Russia starts from 1 rubles. In the minimum configuration, it is equipped with a 250-liter 000-horsepower gasoline engine. The power unit works in tandem with a manual transmission. Also, only front-wheel drive is available for this money.

Qashqai with all-wheel drive will cost 1 rubles. Then it will be equipped with a 700 L engine, as well as a "variator".

The best mid-capacity crossovers

Next, we move on to mid-size crossovers. Their price is usually higher than that of compact ones. However, along with the higher price, you get better features and performance that people are sometimes willing to pay extra for.

1.Toyota RAV4

According to most experts, the best crossover of 2019 in this segment is the Toyota RAV4. This is the best value for money option. There are questions about the suspension (hard), interior trim, but in general the car has a modern design, many options and is well suited for harsh Russian conditions.

Thus, the cost of Toyota RAV4 now starts from 1 rubles. But for this money, the car is almost empty - the equipment is minimal, the gearbox is manual, the drive is only front-wheel drive, and the engine is 650-liter. A car with the same equipment, but already on the "variator" will cost 000 rubles.

Now RAV4 with all-wheel drive will cost at least 1 rubles. This is taking into account the Comfort Plus package.

2. Hyundai Santa Fe

Let's start with a very capacious "Korean". — Hyundai Santa Fe. If you wish, you can purchase a crossover with a third row of seats, which is ideal for long trips and travel.

Recently, the car has been updated, its appearance has become more aggressive with a massive grille and narrow but "elongated" headlights.

Santa Fe costs from 1 rubles. With this budget, you get a car with a 900-liter gasoline engine with 000 horsepower, as well as an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The set of options will already be good. There is also a 2,4-liter diesel engine. The car in the maximum configuration will cost 188 rubles.

3. Mazda CX-5

In second place is the crossover of the Japanese manufacturer - Mazda CX-5. The car has a sporty appearance, as well as good dynamics and handling.

The base model costs 1 rubles. However, all-wheel drive was not offered at that time - only front-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive version, equipped with a 500-horsepower 000 engine paired with an automatic transmission, will cost 150 rubles.

You can also choose a crossover with a more powerful engine - 194 hp. Then its volume will be 2,5 liters.

4. Volkswagen Tiguan

Fans of German quality Volkswagen Tiguan "will love it." This is a practical car, distinguished by its reliability. During its development, the manufacturer used all the innovative technologies.

After restyling, the crossover became much more beautiful, and some characteristics were also improved. In the initial configuration, the car will cost 1 rubles. Four-wheel drive is not provided, the gearbox will be manual, and the engine will be the simplest of all - 300 liters and 000 horsepower.

The all-wheel drive version will cost at least 1 rubles, while the engine and transmission will remain the same. The main disadvantage of the car is the high cost of its options.

5. Skoda Karoq

In fourth place is the Skoda Karoq. This is a relatively young crossover model that appeared on the market in 2018. The car bears a resemblance to the Skoda Kodiaq. He entered the market to replace the Yeti model.

The Karoq engine range is decent, with 1,0, 1,5, 1,6 and 2,0 liter engines available. Their power varies from 115 to 190 horsepower. Weaker engines are supplied with a manual transmission only, more powerful variants are equipped with an automatic transmission.

At the moment, deliveries of the car to Russia are not established, so the exact prices are unknown. One thing is certain - if the assembly will be done in our country, then the cost will be more or less the same as that of competitors.

6. Haval F7

Of course, what is the rating without the "Chinese", especially when they have reached a new good level. This time we will look at the Haval F7 model. The model is very fresh and appeared on the market only in the summer of 2019, but has already found its fans.

It is worth noting that Haval with the H6 Coupe model is among the top ten Chinese cars.

The cost of a car in Russia starts from 1 rubles. For this amount, you get a crossover with a 520-liter, 000-horsepower gasoline engine, which is paired with a "robot". It has all wheel drive.

The maximum price of a crossover at the moment is 1 rubles. Then the equipment will be richer - a 720-liter engine with a capacity of 000 "horses", all other parameters will remain unchanged.

Comfort class crossovers

There are also comfort class crossovers. As the name suggests, they are more comfortable than the previous class. Sometimes, because of this, patency and other parameters worsen, but this is not about that now. Consider the best comfort-class parquets in 2019.

1. Mazda CX-9

Do you like it when your car has an aggressive, sporty look and are you looking for a crossover? In this case, be sure to pay attention to the Mazda CX-9. This is a large SUV class car with good comfort.

The price of the model is rather big for its class - 2 rubles in the minimum configuration. However, even in the "minimal" there is an all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and a powerful engine with a capacity of 700 hp. and a volume of 000 liters, which is good news. In addition, there are various options that increase driving comfort.

CX-9 in the maximum configuration will cost 3 rubles.

2. Audi Q5

In third place we have the Audi Q5. This crossover looks very solid, while it can be comfortably driven in urban environments and sometimes go on a little off-road. In addition, the car will be a good option for a novice driver due to its small size.

The initial cost of the crossover is 2 rubles. Then it will be equipped with a 520 horsepower gasoline engine, working in tandem with a robot. All-wheel drive is also available. The car is equipped with a variety of sensors to improve comfort and safety.

The new Q5 in the maximum configuration will cost 2 rubles.

3.Ford Explorer

As you can see, today we are considering not only crossovers, but also SUVs, obviously comfortable and more or less adapted to urban conditions. We couldn't ignore the Ford Explorer.

Currently, its minimum price is 2 rubles. Of course, then you get all-wheel drive, a 650-horsepower 000-liter engine, and an automatic transmission. Equipment for such money is not the maximum, but everything you need will be.

If you want to experience the maximum comfort of owning the Explorer, you can purchase it at the maximum price of 3 rubles.

4.Nissan Murano

In the comfort class, it is worth considering another interesting example of Japanese origin - the Nissan Murano. This is a compact, but at the same time very comfortable and beautiful crossover.

Its starting price is 2 rubles. For this money, you already get a car with a 300-horsepower engine, the volume of which is 000 liters, a CVT and all-wheel drive. However, the equipment is not the richest, many options are missing. If you want to have additional options, it is better to pay about 249 thousand rubles and get a crossover with various security systems, multimedia and others.

Luxury crossovers

So, all the crossovers discussed above, in a nutshell, are budget, although their cost varies, they do not have fireworks, so they will not suit the “sophisticated user”. Consider crossovers from the premium segment, where people are sometimes willing to overpay not only for comfort, but also for sophistication.

1.Volkswagen Touareg

Let's start with the Volkswagen Touareg crossover. After the last update, its exterior has noticeably changed, and the interior ergonomics have become even better. Many note that the car handles well, especially with air suspension.

Dynamics Touareg sufficient even with the weakest engine capacity of 204 "horsepower". It is available with both diesel and petrol engines. It should also be noted that the car is equipped only with an automatic transmission - there are no other transmissions.

The standard equipment, the cost of which is 3 rubles, is equipped with a 430-liter engine with 000 hp. This amount includes a comfort package, "memory", alloy wheels. There is a multimedia system, but the screen is simple - not touch.

If you are considering a diesel car, its minimum cost is 3 rubles. It has the same power as gasoline, but its volume is already larger - 600 liters. The interior design will also be different.

Touareg in the maximum configuration will cost almost 6 million, but for that kind of money the demand for it is small.

2. BMW X3

In second place is again the "German", or, more precisely, the "Bavarian". This car is exclusively for lovers of great dynamics, because it can accelerate to 100 km / h in just 6 seconds.

The appearance of the crossover conveys its sporting potential and is well recognizable. The X3 is most suitable for young people, which explains the demand for this car among them.

The price of a car starts from 2 rubles. Of course, then it will not give excellent acceleration, but this will be enough for city driving. So for the money, the crossover is equipped with a 420-liter engine with 000 horsepower, an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The supercharged version will cost 4 rubles. In this case, the engine will have a power of 200 horsepower. Externally, the car has an M-shaped body.

3.Porsche Cayenne

Of the "Germans" it is also worth considering the Cayenne. It also has a sporty look. The standard car costs 6 million rubles. Of course, it is more expensive than its competitors, but the equipment here is richer. In addition, for the minimum price, you already get a car with a 340 horsepower engine that works in tandem with an automatic transmission, as well as all-wheel drive.

The interior of Caena deserves special mention. It is very similar to the interior of the Panamera. After restyling, there are almost no buttons left - everything is touch-sensitive. However, at this price, the buyer does not expect anything else.

The most powerful version of the car is equipped with a 550 "horsepower" engine. Thanks to this, Kaen shows acceleration to 100 km / h in a "magic" 3,9 seconds. The cost of such a version is already "passing" for 10 million rubles.

4.Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander also stands out among premium crossovers. Compared to it, other models seem reduced. And this is not surprising, because the length of the machine is almost 5 meters.

The massive radiator grille, which occupies almost the entire front part, makes the crossover look aggressive. The car does not look as prestigious as others in this rating, but it has the advantage of good cross-country ability and plenty of space.

Highlander is equipped with a 249-horsepower gasoline engine. In the minimum configuration, the car costs 3 rubles. The options here are not very different, so the crossover in the "maximum speed" will cost 650 rubles.

5. Audi Q7

In last place is the Audi Q7. The car is very interesting and comfortable, but, unfortunately, at the beginning of the assessment, it did not have enough space. The crossover looks very solid and emphasizes the status of its owner.

The starting price of the car is 3 rubles. For this money, you already get adaptive air suspension, door closers, alloy wheels and other options. The engine is a 850-horsepower, 000-liter diesel engine, the gearbox is automatic.

You can also buy a car with a gasoline engine of the same power, but it will already cost 4 rubles.

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In this article, we have covered many crossovers and several SUVs. After reading it, everyone will understand for themselves which crossover is better, based on their budget.

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