The best car for traveling in Russia, Europe - off-road

Autotourism has long been a common phenomenon, first in the US and Europe, and now it has reached Russia. If you want to find the perfect car for traveling around Europe, on quality roads, the choice will be huge.

There are also many cars on which you can travel on Russian roads without fear. We have already written a lot on the Vodi.su website about such cars: these are Korean or Japanese minivans, roomy frame SUVs, such as the UAZ Patriot.

In this article, we will try to consider cars on which you can fearlessly hit the road on any road.

General requirements

A good travel car has the following characteristics:

• roomy salon;
• economical fuel consumption;
• soft suspension;
• big trunk.

If you are driving in Russia, then there are special requirements for SUVs:

• high ground clearance;
• reliability;
• availability of spare parts;
• preferably four-wheel drive;
• fuel consumption is low.

Which of the options available on the market meet these requirements?

Subaru Outback и Forester

Subaru Outback is classified as an all-terrain wagon. It combines the best qualities of a crossover and station wagon.

Subaru products are not for poor motorists. Prices in domestic car dealerships range from 2,2-2,5 million rubles. But the purchase is worth it.

The car is presented with two engines:

• 2.5iS Lineartronic, 175 horsepower;
• 3.6RS Lineartronic, 260 hp

Both trim levels come with all-wheel drive.

Fuel consumption will be:

• 10 / 6,3 (city / highway) for a less powerful model;
• 14,2 / 7,5 - for a 3,6 liter engine.

Both cars are designed for 5 seats. Ground clearance is 213 millimeters when fully loaded.

Thus, the Subaru Outback can be considered as one of the candidates for the title of the best car for traveling both in Russia and in Europe. In principle, in the United States, he several times received the title of "Auto of the Year" precisely for this parameter.

Well proven more affordable Subaru Forester. This is a mid-size crossover, which in Russia can be bought for 1,6-1,9 million rubles.

Here, too, there is an all-wheel drive system. Less powerful engines of 150 and 171 hp were installed. There is also a 246 hp diesel version, currently not available in Russia. Fuel consumption - within 11/7 liters (city / highway).

Subaru Forester will be a good option for traveling with the whole family. It can easily accommodate 5 people.

Skoda Roomster

This car was called ideal for outdoor activities. It can be attributed to the budget segment. Prices in the salons of Moscow range from 800 to 960 thousand rubles.

Specifications are much more modest than those of the Subaru, so the Skoda Roomster can be considered as a car for traveling around Europe or Russia, but within more or less normal roads. Off-road it is better not to meddle.

Fuel consumption in the average cycle is:

• 6,4 liters for 1,4MPI at 86 hp, 5MKPP;
• 6,9 for 1,6MPI at 105 hp, 5MKPP;
• 7,4 l. for 1,6MPI, 105 hp, 6automatic transmission.

The interior of the Roomster is quite spacious. The rear seats are designed for three passengers. The luggage compartment is roomy. If desired, the seats can be folded and you get a wide bed.

BMW X3

In 2012, the BMW X3 was named one of the best long-distance crossovers. One cannot but agree with such a decision. The tests were carried out on a route with a length of about 1300 km. The road passed both through rough terrain and along high-quality autobahns.

Prices for the BMW X3 for 2015 are in the range of 2,3-3 million rubles. In 2014, BMW's entire line of SUVs and crossovers received minor updates. In terms of parameters and dimensions, this model surpasses its competitors: Mercedes GLK and Audi Q5.

Authorized dealers currently have 3 petrol and 3 xDrive diesel engines of 2 and 2,9 liters. Power - from 184 to 314 horsepower. Consumption on the highway is quite small for such an SUV: 4,7-5,5 (diesel), 5,9-6,9 (gasoline).

In fact, the entire BMW X-series is valued in Russia. But it is the X3 that is distinguished by a more or less affordable cost, a spacious 5-seater interior, a roomy trunk and good cross-country ability. Without a doubt, this car is suitable for off-road driving and for smooth European autobahns.

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro

If you touch on expensive German cars, then it is impossible to pass by Audi.

The A4 line includes several models:

• A4 Sedan;
• A4 Avant - hatchback;
• A4 Allroad Quattro is an all-wheel drive wagon.

The Allroad Quattro is the perfect choice for long journeys. Prices for it start at 2,2 million rubles.

There are currently two packages available:

• Audi A4 allroad quattro 2.0 TFSI (225 HP) 6-speed manual;
• Audi A4 allroad quattro 2.0 TFSI (225 hp) S tronic with hydraulic drive.

As for such powerful engines, fuel consumption is quite acceptable - 6 liters in the suburban cycle. True, there are also diesel versions that are not presented in the Russian Federation, their consumption will be about 4,5 liters of diesel fuel outside the city for a hundred kilometers.

The car is very well adapted to any type of road. Its clearance was raised by several centimeters. In front of the bottom there is a protection of the oil pan and engine. The base version comes with 17-inch alloy wheels. You can make an individual order for 18 and 19-inch.

Dynamic characteristics are also at a very good level, you can easily accelerate to hundreds in 6-8 seconds and rush along autobahns at speeds up to 234 kilometers per hour. It is clear that such speeds are prohibited almost all over the world for public roads, but you can easily overtake other cars without difficulty.

A lot of attention is paid to security systems, there are necessary assistants and multimedia to entertain passengers. 5 people will feel great in the cabin of this car.

SEAT Altea FreeTrack 4×4

The Spanish division of Volkswagen also distinguished itself by releasing a crossover of its own design. SEAT Altea FreeTruck can hardly be called a crossover in the true sense of the word. It looks more like a one-volume minivan, and the manufacturer himself classified this car as an MPV, that is, a five-door all-terrain station wagon.

Ground clearance of 18,5 centimeters allows you to move out on light off-road. In any case, you can not worry that somewhere on the bumps you will break the crankcase.

The car is presented in two versions: 2WD and 4WD. All-wheel drive equipment comes with a connected rear axle.

Prices start from 1,2 million rubles.

The specs are pretty decent:

• 2-liter TSI capable of squeezing 211 horses;
• branded DSG box with two clutch discs (we told you what it is on Vodi.su);
• maximum speed of 220 km / h, acceleration to hundreds in 7,7 seconds;
• in the city it consumes 10 liters of A-95, outside the city - 6,5 liters.

It is unlikely that you will travel with a big noisy company on Altea FreeTrack, but a family of five will be accommodated comfortably in a five-seat cabin.

Altea's appearance is a bit unusual, especially the small oval grille. Inside, you feel that German designers have put their hand in - everything is simple, but tasteful and ergonomic.

Soft suspension: MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear. On broken roads, it shakes very even nothing, but the car confidently passes all obstacles. At high speeds, the suspension becomes stiffer, so that pits and bumps are practically not felt.

In a word, this is an excellent choice for traveling around Europe and Russia. The car will be able to pass even on a dirt road, the engine power is enough to get out of any pit.

On Vodi.su you will find information about other cars on which you can go on any journey.

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