The domestic auto industry is constantly under merciless pressure and criticism from consumers and experts. The main complaint always lies precisely in the weak reliability indicators against the background of foreign competitors.

Yes, Russian cars do not really have an exemplary quality, they have a number of comments on assembly, quality and reliability. But recently the situation has begun to change for the better. No revolutionary events happened, but objectively the manufacturers chose the right vector further development domestic auto industry.

We can already give an example of decent, well-built, well thought-out cars. They are not without flaws, they have a number of complaints and problems. But this is a completely different level compared to what it was before the 2000s.

Someone will say that in terms of reliability, the indisputable leaders are representatives of the so-called classics from AvtoVAZ. In fact, this is not the case. These cars have a lot of flaws, there are practically no concepts of safety, constant creaks, huge factory gaps, a rusting body, etc. The new generation, as well as models that have survived almost from Soviet times, have reached a different level, are assembled using other technologies and materials. , are more closely monitored.

Volga, which has undergone modernization, having changed mainly in terms of appearance. From a technical point of view, it has remained almost the same good old Volga 3110.

The car has been discontinued and discontinued since 2009. But the number of such cars on Russian roads is surprising. The Volga was once positioned as a representative car for the elite, top management and the wealthiest people. But this was relevant back in Soviet times.

In modern Russia, the Volga 31105 is perceived as inexpensive, but strong and reliable car, which is great for summer residents and retirees. There are more disadvantages than advantages, although due to the massive body and solid structure, the chances of being seriously injured in an accident are much lower than on the same classic from AvtoVAZ or a modern cheap Chinese car.

There is no talk of any serious security systems here.

Lada 4х4

If we talk about the most reliable and strong cars from the Russian car industry, then we cannot fail to mention this legendary three-door SUV. Lada 4x4 or VAZ 2121 was born back in 1977. During this time, he practically did not change in appearance.

Reliability is not synonymous with security. This is important to consider when calling this car reliable. It uses a simple and maintainable engine, a powerful four-wheel drive design, a strong body and other privileges of a frame SUV. The car will not give a feeling of comfort, it cannot boast of a scattering of airbags. The latter, if found, are extremely rare, and exclusively from the driver's side, on the steering wheel.

But the Niva has excellent cross-country ability, perfect for fishermen, hunters, summer residents and off-road driving enthusiasts.

The next model, which is rightly included in the rating, which contains the most reliable and strong cars from the Russian car industry, turned out to be the Hunter produced by the UAZ company.

As in the case of the Niva, the Hunter offers exemplary flotation with extremely poor safety records. Since 2016, these cars have been fitted with Isofix, seat belt indicators, and a three-point seat belt for rear passengers. There are no airbags, and this is a huge drawback for a car that is still in production.

Hunter is easy to repair, has reliable and resourceful engines, durable frame structure... All this allows us to classify the model as a fairly reliable car. But in current rating deservedly takes a place not higher than 8 lines.

Lada 4 × 4 Urban

In fact, the same classic Niva, but only slightly adapted for urban operating conditions. The manufacturer himself calls Urban an urban SUV.

In reality, the car has largely changed in appearance. The technical stuffing remained the same; some additional work was carried out on the suspension. But if you sum up the overall comparison, this is a Lada 4x4, but with a different appearance. Moreover, the latter really refreshed the Soviet crossover, bringing it a little closer to modern conditions and realities.

It cannot be denied that the Lada 4x4 Urban is a fairly reliable, trouble-free and durable car. To the extent that such theses are permissible in relation to a Russian car and a domestic SUV. In terms of safety, everything is pretty bad here, since there are special systems and solutions aimed at increasing the active and passive safety, is not used here. A trivial airbag is not easy to find.

The car is characterized by excellent cross-country ability, performs well off-road, feels confident in an urban environment.

If we talk about the more modern and the most modern, while trying to find the most reliable of them, then Priora is deservedly put on the 6th line of the rating. Although some experts believe that the Russian-made Lada Priora deserves higher positions in the top.

Security is thought out and implemented much better than that of the previous representatives of the rating. On the machine, after the next update, a system of exchange rate stability appeared. Already in the basic configuration for Lada Priora, ABS and EBD systems are provided, a driver's airbag, child car seat mounts, and hydraulic power steering are available. In more advanced versions, the number of airbags is increased, and the power steering is replaced by electric power steering.

The body is not assembled perfectly, no expensive materials were used for it. But it is quite reliable, strong and resistant to deformation. It will not be able to protect it from serious accidents, but in relatively light collisions, the risk of serious injury is minimal.

Lada Priora is famous for its unpretentiousness in terms of repair, maintenance and operation. It eats up without problems, allows you to count on long-term and trouble-free engine operation. It all depends on the owner's attitude to the car. If properly maintained and not operated under excessive loads, the Priora shows itself as a tenacious and reliable car. A number of problems and malfunctions can be solved on their own.

Touching the most reliable and strong Russian cars, you simply cannot ignore the UAZ Patriot. Many will say that the Hunter is much better due to the exemplary cross-country ability and capabilities of a real SUV. But here you can argue almost indefinitely.

UAZ Patriot, for all its shortcomings, is modern car, created not only for off-road, but also for use in urban conditions. Even if in the latter case the Patriot does not feel perfect, he still demonstrates much better adaptation to the city than the same Hunter or VAZ Niva.

For the Patriot, the manufacturer has provided for the possibility of equipping with a whole set of airbags. Systems such as ABS, BA, EBS are installed on the car. ESP appears in more advanced versions. The basic configuration provides only one driver's airbag, and in the extended version, the front passenger will also receive its own pillow.

The UAZ Patriot is not assembled in the most ideal way, since there are gaps, crickets and squeaks. But the body is really strong, powerful and resistant to deformation. They help to reduce the negative consequences of accidents and collisions. Also, the car can be called reliable due to resource engines, a durable chassis. Problems will arise, there is no way to get away from them. But a number of breakdowns can be easily eliminated by hand.

4 positions in the current rating, where the best domestic cars in terms of reliability, it turned out to be Lada Largus. Some consumers, as well as experts, believe that this is, if not the most reliable Russian car, then definitely one of the clear favorites.

In many respects, one can agree with this statement, since Lada Largus is the result of joint work of AvtoVAZ and Renault. The French have kindly provided their Logan MCV, which is also produced under the Dacia brand. In fact, this is the same Logan station wagon, but with the Lada nameplate.

Renault Logan is quite rightly called strong and. Therefore, all the strong qualities of this model migrated to the Lada Largus. It is difficult to say what kind of result the manufacturers themselves expected, but the sales figures, as well as the statistics of road accidents, clearly show that the Largus is a fairly reliable and strong car. Reliability is indicated not only by safety, realized through various systems, airbags, etc. Reliability most often means operational stability, reliability, a minimum number of technical problems and malfunctions.

Lada Largus is positioned as a workhorse, which is created for cargo transportation, family trips. It is a popular commercial vehicle and a vehicle adapted for regular use on far from the best Russian roads. Cheap but not angry. The car is assembled with high quality, has a spacious interior, a spacious luggage compartment.

The increased demand for Lada Largus led to the emergence of a crossover version, which is called quite standard for AvtoVAZ. The new Lada Largus Cross boasts side skirts, new front and rear bumpers. There are also changes in the interior, but they do not affect the reliability in any way. The appearance of the Cross version made it possible to make Largus even more resistant to our roads, thereby increasing reliability and passability. Hence, quite a fair 4th place in the rating.

Experts and ordinary car enthusiasts ranked third with the latest novelty from AvtoVAZ. XRAY, and even in a crossover version, promises to be one of the best projects in terms of reliability.

There are several reasons. XRAY was developed using new technologies using relatively advanced solutions, new engines, and chassis elements. Other materials, other electronics, a number of security systems had a positive effect on the status of this car. The cross version can be put on a par with the regular XRAY, although the Cross additionally has an increased ground clearance, protective pads and other modifications to the body. As a result, improved cross-country ability and better protection from bad roads.

Nominally, 2 airbags are installed on the car at once, an assistant for starting up the hill, ABS, EBD, ESP and TCS systems. There are no particular complaints about the reliability of the engines. But the variator box, available only from a certain level of equipment, raises some doubts. Moreover, it is also interesting that the variator is available for the younger engine, while the more powerful version is equipped with only a 5-speed mechanical box gear. The latter has a huge resource, minimum problems. You just need to properly service the mechanics.

In terms of reliability, it is still difficult to say and assert that Lada XRAY is unconditionally the most reliable Russian car among the existing ones. It's too early for such conclusions. The model must show itself in practice, in real operating conditions. Only in a few years will it be possible to see the true face of this machine. Moreover, both regular XRAY and XRAY Cross... Factory jambs will emerge, congenital malfunctions will be discovered, etc. But now we can say that this is a successful and promising project on the part of AvtoVAZ.

Lada Granta and Granta Cross

Lada Granta is in second place in the current rating. This car is available in several body versions. Among them there is also a cross-version based on the station wagon. Moreover, the debut of Grants Cross took place only at the end of the summer of 2018, and production started in May 2019.

Plastic body kit around the entire perimeter, increased ground clearance, new wheel disks at least size 15 will easily help you distinguish between a regular station wagon and a cross-version of this car.

Lada Granta became the successor for another popular Russian car in the person of Lada Kalina. But the latter was not included in this rating for some reason. Although this is far from the most bad car in the arsenal of AvtoVAZ, which deserves laudatory reviews. Since Granta entered the market, most consumers focused on this model, bringing it to the 2nd place in the ranking.

Nominally, a driver's airbags are installed on Lada Grant, as well as ABS, EBD and BAS systems. The passenger airbag appears only in top-end configuration... Not the best indicator, but this is the company's policy.

Lada Granta, which was created as a replacement for Kalina, simply had to not fall below the bar set by its predecessor. Kalina, for all its shortcomings, had a number of advantages. These include reliability, reliability and durability. This can be clearly seen by the number of Lada Kalina cars that still roam on Russian roads. There are probably even more of them than Lada Granta.

Granta has largely met the expectations placed on her. The car turned out to be strong, they began to equip it with sufficiently reliable and durable engines. There are no escapes from jambs and factory assembly problems, but there are not so many of them as in the same Kalina.

It is Lada Granta that is rightly considered the first car that marked the beginning of a new branch in the history of AvtoVAZ development. The Russian company has taken a big step forward by creating a car that is close to European competitors. Yes, everything is far from ideal, and there is something to strive for. But this is the right vector with great prospects for the future. And they look pretty light.

Lada Vesta and Vesta Cross

Experts and ordinary car enthusiasts named the Lada Vesta the most reliable Russian-made car. This can be confirmed by the statistics of contacting car services, as well as the severity of malfunctions that owners have to face.

It is also important to note the use of high strength steel in the bodywork. The car completely changed the idea of \u200b\u200bdomestic cars in terms of safety and reliability in accidents and collisions. Yes, someone will say that Vesta is still far from foreign competitors and other representatives of the European C class. But not as far as you might think. Tests and actual operating conditions prove otherwise.

The car easily withstands all the delights russian conditions... The car has a strong body, well-organized safety. There are also no special complaints about the motors, as well as the gearboxes.

You always want the best and strive for excellence. Lada Vesta is an example and an indicator that the Russian car industry does not stand still, it strives for improvement and modernization. Not everything works out, not all projects turn out to be successful. But work is underway and the right steps are being taken.

Reliability concept in relation russian cars quite difficult to interpret correctly. If we abstract from the leading automakers, compare what Russian companies offered earlier and what level they have reached now, then the picture looks quite pleasant and promising. Yes, domestic manufacturers are inferior to world leaders. But they are much better, better quality and more reliable than the representatives of the Chinese market.

If the budget is limited, but you want to buy an inexpensive and reliable car, in most cases it will be more correct to give preference to one of the new products of the Russian car industry. They attract with their cost, easily maintained engines, rather strong and stable undercarriage... For the same money, you can only buy some Chinese car or far from the most best models from renowned foreign manufacturers. In terms of reliability, they are definitely not ahead of Russian cars, and in terms of service and maintenance they will cost much more. The choice is yours.

Although Russian car brands cannot compare with German, American and Japanese car companies, they are nonetheless important players. IN Soviet years played a huge role for the country and enjoyed superpopularity. In our time, the popularity of Russian domestic car brands falls, but, nevertheless, according to the statistics of new car sales, some car brands of Russian origin remain the most popular in terms of sales.

Despite the decline in popularity and the onset of competition, Russian cars cannot be discounted. Many car companies, after years of decline, are slowly but surely beginning to develop. That is why our domestic cars worthy of a mention. In general, it should not be discounted either, since our cars have enormous development potential. Despite the huge decline in new car sales in the country, the Russian market is still among the ten largest markets in the world. It is noteworthy that this achievement became possible in a very short time.

With today's article we are opening a series of publications that will be dedicated to all car brands in the world. In each new article, we will talk about the car brands of each country, which is known all over the world for its cars. Of course, we devote the first publication to Russian brands that were 30-50 years ago, some of which are still with their new vehicles.

Aurus

• Project start year: 2012 - present
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• LLC "Aurus"
• Web site: https://aurusmotors.com/

The first since the time of Nicholas II, a luxury line of ultra-expensive cars in our country, which can be purchased by an ordinary person, subject to the availability of an appropriate amount of money. It is assumed that cars already produced and still being developed today (a polysemantic name, which includes both the Latin word Aurum - "gold" and the particle "rus" - personifying Russia, russian production) will start selling not only in Russia and the CIS countries, but also cars will be supplied to Europe, Asia and South America.

As of mid-2018, it was known that for production exclusive cars production facilities were built on the territory of NAMI "Central Research Automotive and Automotive Institute" NAMI "", where small-scale assembly of cars is still taking place.

At the same time, the volume of annual circulation was planned in the region of 200-300 cars, with the possibility of connecting Sollers capacities with the growth of world demand. In 2019, it was announced that the Sollers-Yelabuga plant was being re-equipped for serial production of the Aurus Senat and Aurus Komendant cars.

Serial production in Yelabuga should begin in 2021. It will include a full cycle: stamping of parts, welding, assembly, painting and production of engines.

Despite the wide range and variety of models: sedan and limousine, convertible, and minivan, and even, all cars will be built on a single modular platform. Aurus-41231 (SB) / 41231 limousines, Aurus-4123 sedans, Aurus-4124 crossovers, Aurus-4125 minibuses in versions with long and short wheelbase.

The Russian Rolls-Royce, as the Aurus Senat was nicknamed in the media, became the first car from the line to be shown to the public. A full-fledged limousine Aurus Senat L700 was launched on May 7, 2018.

Today, the official website offers two models for purchase: Aurus Senat and Aurus Senat Limousine - in a long wheelbase version. In the future, the lineup will expand with the Aurus Arsenal minivan and the Aurus Komendant SUV. Cars can also be armored, as was the armored presidential version.

LADA

• Year of foundation of the company: 1966 - present
• Headquarters: Togliatti, Samara region
• Founder / Parent Company: AvtoVAZ CJSC
• Web site:https://www.lada.ru/

This is one of the most famous domestic car brands in the world, which was founded in the 60s and still produces cars today. In the Soviet years, Avtovaz was the largest manufacturer of Lada cars, most of which were exported to all of Western Europe. Recall that the first Lada models were based on Italian Fiat cars. Outwardly, some Zhiguli models were very similar to the cars of the Italian brand.

However, despite the similarities, the first Lada cars were not actually Italian Fiats. It was really our Russian car exterior design, which was written off from Fiat.

The most popular models in the history of the brand are cars of the following series: "408", "412" and "2142".

Production of Muscovites started in the pre-war years, but the car did not enjoy success until 1949, when the first modern model Moskvich 400 entered mass production ... Thanks to Opel technologies, AZLK released the first Moskvich 400 model, which was based on the Opel Kadett.

The Moskvich brand gained the greatest popularity in the 70s and 80s, when the economy of the USSR was growing. But unfortunately having survived the decay Soviet Union, the brand has not survived to this day. In 2002, Moskvich was declared bankrupt. In 2006, Renault acquired some production lines of the AZLK plant in Moscow, where some Renault models were subsequently produced.

In 2009, the right to the Moskvich brand was acquired by the German volkswagen... The VAG group of companies owns the right to use the name "Moskvich" until 2021.

Moskvich 400	Moskvich 401	Moskvich 423
Moskvich 410	Moskvich 407	Moskvich 423N
Moskvich 430	Moskvich 411	Moskvich 403
Moskvich 424	Moskvich 432	Moskvich 408
Moskvich 426	Moskvich 433	Moskvich 412
Moskvich 434	Moskvich 2138	Moskvich 2733
Moskvich 2315	Moskvich 2140	Moskvich 2141
Moskvich Svyatogor	Yury Dolgoruky	Prince Vladimir

OTHER RUNNING RUSSIAN CAR MANUFACTURERS

GAZ Nizhny-Novgorod

• Year of foundation of the company: 1932 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• GAZ Group
• Web site:https://azgaz.ru/

Gorkovsky car factoryAbbreviated as GAZ, is a Russian automobile company that was formed in 1932. At first the company was named Nizhny Novgorod. Then the name of the manufacturer was changed to "Gorky". But later the company received the abbreviated name "GAZ".

It is our leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the country. The company specializes in the production of automotive components, power units, cars, heavy and medium trucks, large buses and light commercial vehicles ( etc.).

UAZ

• Year of foundation of the company: 1941 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Sollers
• Web site:https://www.uaz.ru/

The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has the abbreviated name "UAZ". It is a large Russian car manufacturer. Manufactures trucks, buses, and sports cars... In addition, the company produces military equipment... The most popular model is the UAZ-469.0020. Other popular cars manufactured by the company: UAZ-31514, UAZ-31519, UAZ-3153, UAZ-3160, UAZ Bary (UAZ-3159), UAZ Simbir and UAZ Hunter.

KAMAZ

• Year of foundation of the company: 1969 - present
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Tatarstan, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Kamaz Group
• Web site:https://www.kamaz.ru/en/

The Kama Automobile Plant produces vehicles under the Kamaz brand. The company specializes in other automotive equipment. The company was founded in 1969. For the first time, the serial production of cars began in 1970. It is not only one of the best manufacturers trucks in our country, but also one of the best in the world. For a long time, Kamaz vehicles have been the undisputed leaders and winners of the regular ones.

Thanks to these races, Kamaz has gained a reputation for safe, reliable and powerful vehicles. The plant is currently producing 260 trucks in a day. The Kamaz company produces 93,600 vehicles per year.

DERWAYS AUTOMOBILE COMPANY

• Year of foundation of the company: 2003 - present
• Headquarters: Cherkessk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Mercury Group
• Web site:https://www.derways.ru/

Derways Automobile Company was founded in 2003 and is one of the first private car manufacturers in Russia in our country. The company specializes in the production of SUVs, compact cars and two-door coupes. The company produces 100,000 vehicles a year. Derways Automobile Company also has a joint production with the Chinese company Group. The most popular vehicles produced in the partnership are Lifan 320 and Cowboy.

Spetsteh LLC

• Year of foundation of the company: 1967 - present
• Headquarters: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site:https://www.spetsteh-mir.ru/

The Russian company "Spetsteh" is based in Nizhny Novgorod. The company specializes in the production of wheeled and tracked all-terrain vehicles... In addition, Spetsteh is a major manufacturing player. Also "Spetsteh" is a supplier of components for the "UAZ" plant.

Dragon motors

• Year of foundation of the company: 1983 - present
• Headquarters: Ulyanovsk, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Not available
• Web site:https://www.rcom.ru/dragon-motor/

Dragon Motors' production facilities are located in Ulyanovsk. The company produces off-road vehicles and is engaged in vehicle tuning. The company first introduced its car in 1985, which was called "Laura". The car has received many diplomas and awards. Since car company Dragon Motors has produced many amazing cars. The vehicles of this brand are distinguished by reliability, safety and exceptional individual style. Here are some of the best models OHTA, Astero, Jump, Proto-LuAZ.

AVTOKAM

• Years of the company's activity: 1989-1997
• Headquarters: Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Grigory Rysin
• Website: Not available

Avtokam was a Russian car manufacturer. The company's plant was located in Naberezhnye Chelny. The company was founded by several organizations: L. Ya. Karpova, Ivanovo Heavy Machine Tool Plant and Interlap. Avtokam was incorporated in 1989. For the first time, the production of cars began in 1991. The plant produced the Autokam Ranger and Autokam 2160 models. However, for unknown reasons, the company decided to stop production, after which in 1997 the company ceased to exist.

MARUSSIA MOTORS

• Years of the company's activity: 2007–2014
• Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
• Founder / Parent Company: Nikolay Fomenko, Andrey Cheglakov, Efim Ostrovsky
• Website: Not available

Marussia Motors is a Russian sports car manufacturer. The headquarters was located in Moscow. was founded in 2007. The company has developed sports cars "B2" and "B1". Marussia Motors with the former Formula Racer driver Nikolai Fomenko, more than once became the winner of various competitions. Despite some success in the world of motorsport, the company went bankrupt in 2014. Initially, the brand hoped to solve financial problems with outside help, but without finding support, it was declared bankrupt.

We tried to collect in this article maximum amount popular and well-known Russian car brands. We hope our series of publications will help you learn the history of many of the world's car brands. In the next article, you will learn everything about Korean car brands.

Despite not the best reviews about the domestic auto industry (often quite objective), there are still quite a few lovers of Russian cars in our country, and the fact that more than a third of sold cars come from a domestic manufacturer is proof of this. Still, a more affordable price and relatively inexpensive repair and maintenance are doing their job. Again, sanctions and the general crisis in the country have significantly inflated prices for spare parts for foreign cars. So in the near future, no matter what, we should not expect a decrease in demand for the domestic auto industry (as shown by the sales statistics). Therefore, we decided to compile the following rating of the best Russian cars , for which we selected the 10 most popular cars among Russians and summarized data on them (ratings and reviews) on the country's leading auto portals. If you want to know which cars in Russia are the best, the most reliable, the most comfortable, the most popular, the most beautiful and the most "stuffed" cars, what are their advantages and disadvantages - then you are here ...

10th place: Lada 4 × 4 (Niva)

69 out of 100 points

On the 10th place we have placed one might say a legendary car, irreplaceable for any summer resident, hunter and fisherman - VAZ-2121 "Niva" ... Designed and launched in the distant 80s, a machine with a constant four-wheel drive, a large ground clearance of 22 cm and small overhangs of the body, together providing excellent cross-country ability, quickly found its fans not only in our country, but also abroad. Moreover, it is this car that is essentially considered the progenitor of the class compact SUVsso popular nowadays. Our SUV is notable for its low price, unpretentious operation and repair, minimal equipment (the motto is “only the most necessary”). With a 4-stage 1.6 liter engine and 80 hp. Talyatinskaya "Niva" picks up speed of 100 km / h in 17 seconds, its maximum speed according to the passport is 142 km / h.

Advantages of Lada 4x4:

• Passability. A car for Russian roads.

• Reliability.

• Liquidity.

• Controllability. Good handling both on the track and off-road.

• Maintenance cost. Inexpensive to operate and repair.

Disadvantages of Lada 4x4:

• Dynamics. Weak engine - hence the weak acceleration.

• Profitability. High consumption fuel.

• Noise isolation. As such, there is no noise insulation - the cabin is noisy.

• Build quality. Poor build quality and materials used.

• Painting quality. Poor coating, rusts quickly.

It should also be noted here that the more advanced Lada 4x4 Urban, which has been produced since 2014, looks more cheerful and is better equipped: there is air conditioning, as well as heating and electric side mirrors. The reviews for this car are much better, and in our rating it would take a place closer to the middle.

Lada price 4x4 (3 doors) at the beginning of 2016 : from 465,700 rubles. up to RUB 493 200

The price of Lada 4x4 (5 doors) at the beginning of 2016 : from 506 700 rub. up to 514 200 rubles.

The price of Lada 4x4 Urban at the beginning of 2016 : 511 700 rub.

Sales statistics for Lada 4 × 4 in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, more than 35,000 new Lada 4 × 4 cars were sold in Russia - this is the 4th place among Russian models and 9th place among all car models.

9th place: Chevrolet Niva

70 out of 100 points

In 9th place we have - " Chevrolet Niva " , which, in fact, is the "daughter" of the VAZ Niva, but in fact, she did not go so far from her (as they say, "an apple from an apple tree ..."). Despite the fact that Italian designers worked on the appearance of this car, and in 2002 Niva passed to the General Motors concern, some of its flaws remained from the “mother”, some she acquired herself. Although, of course, she acquired many advantages, mainly related to improved comfort. These are the power steering, power windows, alarm and other little things available in the basic configuration. Again, do not forget about the full-fledged five-door body.

If we compare the VAZ and Generalmotor Niva, then both have good cross-country ability and reliability (of course, by the standards of Russian cars), only the Lada 4x4 is less expensive and less comfortable in comparison with the Chevrolet. Which of these cars is better, is it worth paying 20% \u200b\u200bmore for a car and whether you need comfort if you are already accustomed to the harsh Russian fishing or hunting - it's up to you ...

Advantages of the Chevrolet Niva:

• Passability. A car for Russian roads.

• Reliability. Reliable car - usually does not fail.

• Liquidity. Good value for money.

• Controllability.

• Salon. Sufficiently spacious interior.

• Microclimate. And the stove heats well, and the air conditioner decides.

Disadvantages of the Chevrolet Niva:

• Dynamics. They say that the dynamics are even worse than that of the Lada 4x4.

• Profitability. Not weak fuel consumption.

• Noise isolation. Hum at high speed.

• Build quality. Not the best build quality and materials used.

• The trunk. Small trunk.

• Transmission. Fuzzy gearbox operation.

Chevrolet Niva price at the beginning of 2016 : from 555,000 rubles. up to 662,000 rubles.

Sales statistics for Chevrolet Niva in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, more than 31,000 new Chevrolet Niva cars were sold in Russia - this is the 5th place among Russian models and 10th place among all car models.

8th place: Lada Kalina

72 out of 100 points

On the 8th place we got "Lada Kalina" - you can say "the Cinderella of the domestic car industry." Kalina, which began production in 2004, has experienced many ups and downs: at first (as it always does), the new car that came out seemed damp, AvtoVAZ even had to periodically recall some batches of these cars. Kalina was positioned as a workhorse: a simple, unpretentious, convenient and cheap car to operate, and in the end, she began to be perceived by Russians, which confirmed the first place in sales in Russia in 2011.

In the wake of this success, VAZ decided to make a significant modernization of the Lada Kalina, and in 2013 the “second generation” model was released - “Cinderella” tried on new shoes. And, I must say, she liked them - a new engine, new box gears, improved suspension, again improved design and level of comfort - all this turned Kalina, if not into the “most desirable” car, then into an interesting, dynamic and pleasant car to drive and operate. A spacious interior, high ground clearance, low fuel consumption, value for money - all this also makes Kalina one of the best and most reliable, as well as one of the cars closest to Russian realities.

Advantages of Lada Kalina:

• Salon. Despite the seeming diminutiveness, the interior is quite spacious.

• Reliability. Quite a reliable car.

• Liquidity. Good value for money.

• Controllability. Good road holding.

• Fuel consumption. Moderate fuel consumption (on the highway -6l / 100km, in the city - 8-9l / 100km).

• Passability. Large ground clearance.

Disadvantages of Lada Kalina:

• Noise isolation. Very poor insulation.

• Build quality.

• Additional compartments. Small glove compartment. Lack of all kinds of drawers and shelves for things.

The price of Lada Kalina at the beginning of 2016 : from 415,000 rubles. up to 564,000 rubles.

Sales statistics for Lada Kalina in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, more than 35,000 new Lada Kalina cars were sold in Russia - this is the 3rd place among Russian models and 8th place among all car models.

7th place: Lada Priora

74 out of 100 points

7th place is taken by us “ Lada Priora" , which is essentially a restyled model of the usual “ten”. Nevertheless, during its creation and development, many errors and diseases characteristic of the tenth model were “cured”. In addition, Priora received a more interesting and aesthetically pleasing look and a richer and comfortable interior: sound insulation has been improved, better upholstery and more pleasant so-called “soft” plastic have been used.

A 98-horsepower engine can accelerate our Priora to 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 183 km / h. At the same time, fuel consumption is quite moderate - 7.2 liters per 100 km. In general, if you are frightened by “raw” cars about AvtoVAZ, then you should take a closer look at the Lada Priora, as the development of which has almost 20 years of history and to which the definition “brought to mind” can be attributed to some extent.

Advantages of Lada Priora:

• Maintenance cost. Cheap spare parts and, as a result, inexpensive to operate.

• Reliability. A reliable car - usually does not fail.

• Dynamics. Quite a good speaker.

• Controllability. Excellent handling.

• Salon. Sufficiently spacious interior.

• Fuel consumption. Acceptable fuel consumption.

Disadvantages of Lada Priora:

• Noise isolation. Poor insulation.

• Build quality. Not the best build quality and materials used. Creaks and rattles have a place to be.

• Painting quality. Unstable paint.

• Transmission. Not the clearest operation of the gearbox.

The price of Lada Priora at the beginning of 2016 : from 389,000 rubles. up to RUB 464,000

Lada Priora sales statistics in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, over 28,000 new Lada Priora cars were sold in Russia - this is the 6th place among Russian models and 13th place among all car models.

6th place: Lada Granta

73 out of 100 points

Ranked 6th "Lada Granta" in essence, it is positioned as a budget car, which in principle is to some extent justified - having received a more modern layout and reaching a higher level of safety, Granta remains one of the most affordable cars on russian market... It was this car in 2011 that replaced all by that time outdated VAZ cars: “Samara” and “classics”, and in the future it was supposed to displace (replace) the “Kalin” family, on the basis of which Granta was actually developed.

If the appearance of Grants can be safely called tasteless, then in terms of distribution interior space the car came out very well - the interior turned out to be very spacious and to some extent comfortable, and the trunk is very roomy. In the "Standard" configuration, Grant is equipped with an electric power steering, front power windows and an on-board computer. In the luxury configuration, the car gets a very good level of equipment for Russia: air conditioning, heated front seats, alloy wheels, mirrors with heating and electric drive.

By the way, in 2015 “Lada Granta” became the best-selling car in Russia - more than 120,000 new cars were sold by “AvtoVAZ”.

Advantages of Lada Grant:

• Salon. The salon is spacious enough.

• Reliability.

• Liquidity. Good value for money.

• Controllability. Good road holding.

• Fuel consumption. Moderate fuel consumption.

• Dynamics. Frisky enough car.

• The trunk. Large trunk.

Disadvantages of Lada Grant:

• Noise isolation. Very poor insulation.

• Build quality. Not the best build quality and materials used. The plastic starts to creak periodically.

The price of Lada Grant at the beginning of 2016 : from 383,000 rubles. up to 542,000 rubles.

Lada Grant sales statistics in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, more than 120,000 new Lada Granta cars were sold in Russia - this is the 1st place among all car models sold in Russia.

5th place: UAZ Patriot

75 out of 100 points

If you like larger and more solid cars, then you are in 5th place in our rating. Here we have "UAZ Patriot" - our full-fledged SUV, which is somehow hard to call budgetary, nevertheless, compared even with the “inexpensive” Chinese “GreatWall” (from 850 thousand rubles) and Korean “SsangYong” (from almost 1 million rubles), it is quite can be called more affordable. And if you take into account the fact that by handing over an old car under the recycling program you can get a discount of 90,000 rubles, and when buying on credit you can add a discount of another 50,000 rubles here, then the price for the initial complete set is only around 640,000 rubles ... But first things first.

The UAZ Patriot, released in 2005, replaced the UAZ Simbir, which can be considered our first full-fledged off-road vehicle (similar to foreign counterparts, and not to army all-terrain vehicles). At the same time, the Patriot received a spacious five-seater interior and a very spacious trunk, in which, if necessary, you can install 4 more seats. The rear seats can also be transformed for the convenience of transporting bulky goods (the volume of the luggage compartment increases to 2500 liters).

During all this time, the UAZ PATriot has been repeatedly restyled, which, on the one hand, gradually relieved it of numerous "sores", and on the other, increased the level of comfort, safety and aesthetics. Released in 2015. updated Patriot offered with air conditioning, parking sensors, heated front and rear seats, heated windshield, with multimedia and navigation system... Any of the configurations is possible with 2 engines to choose from: a 135-horsepower 2.7-liter gasoline injection or 113-horsepower 2.2-liter diesel. Both engines are fast enough - you can accelerate up to 100 km in 11-12 seconds. Fuel consumption can also be said to be moderate - 11-12 liters per 100 km.

In general, if you are not afraid of our cars with their not always high-quality assembly and you do not know where the “sores” come out from, you are limited in funds, but you want a solid and “towering over everyone” car, then the UAZ Patriot is quite a good option.

UAZ Patriot advantages:

• Passability. Large ground clearance. High cross-country ability.

• Salon. Very spacious interior.

• Liquidity. Quite good value for money.

• Controllability. Excellent handling both on the track and off-road.

• The trunk. Just a huge trunk.

• Reliability. A somewhat reliable car.

Disadvantages of UAZ Patriot:

• Painting quality. Not always a good paint finish.

• Build quality. The build quality and materials used sometimes leave a lot to be desired.

Price for UAZ Patriot at the beginning of 2016 : from 779,000 rubles. up to 1,099,000 rubles.

Sales statistics for UAZ Patriot in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, almost 20,000 new UAZ Patriot vehicles were sold in Russia - this is 7th place among Russian models and 21st place among all car models.

4th place: Lada Largus

77 out of 100 points

In 4th place we also have a somewhat monopolist - practically the only budget wagon in Russia "Lada Largus" ... The car that appeared not so long ago (in 2012), which is essentially a copy of the Dacia Logan MCV, immediately found its fans, who were attracted to Largus by multifunctionality and versatility. At the same time, AvtoVAZ offers 5 different versions: 5-seater and 7-seater conventional station wagons, 5-seater and 7-seater station wagons Largus Cross with increased (by 25mm) ground clearance, as well as a Largus van, that is, you can choose a car specifically for your goals.

In terms of equipment and design, the Lada Largus does not stand out in anything, nevertheless, a seemingly nondescript car is unpretentious in operation and very practical in use. A 102-horsepower engine is usually quite enough (if you do not load the car "to the very tomatoes"), and the increased base and soft suspension add to the car handling and comfort in motion.

Advantages of Lada Largus:

• Salon. Very spacious interior.

• Reliability. A reliable car - usually does not fail.

• Liquidity. Whatever one may say - one of the cheapest station wagons.

• Suspension. Very soft and indestructible suspension.

• The trunk. Large trunk.

Disadvantages of Lada Largus:

• Dynamics. The engine is rather weak - the loaded car barely drives.

• Profitability. Not weak fuel consumption.

• Noise isolation. As always, not up to par.

The price of Lada Largus (station wagon 5 seats) at the beginning of 2016. : from 524,000 rubles. up to 634,000 rubles.

Sales statistics for Lada Largus in Russia in 2015.

In 2015, almost 39,000 new Lada Largus cars were sold in Russia - this is the 2nd place among Russian models and the 7th place among all car models.

3rd place: Lada Vesta

78 out of 100 points

The prize-winning three is opened by a brand new recently released "Lada Vesta" ... If we were to compile a rating of the most beautiful Russian cars, then the new AvtoVAZ would confidently take first place, but we have a rating of the best, and here, despite the fact that Vesta offers the most advanced set of functions in Russia, there are still many questions.

Vesta is assembled in the city of Izhevsk at the Lada Izhevsk plant (formerly Izh-Avto), and the chassis, engine, gearbox and some other parts are supplied there from Togliatti. In the first six months since the release of 1 car from the assembly line (September 25, 2015), 15,000 cars have already been produced.

Lada Vesta is equipped with a 106-horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which allows it to accelerate to 100 km / h in 11.8 seconds. and reach a top speed of 178 km / h. In the near future, it is planned to give the novelty another 1.6-liter 114-horsepower engine produced by the Renault-Nissan automaker.

We bring to your attention an article in which you will find the following information on the "Lada Vesta": the most detailed analysis, specifications, equipment and prices, advantages and disadvantages, owner reviews, differences between mechanics and “robots”, sales statistics, crash test results, pros and cons when buying Vesta and much more.

In "Lada Vesta" even the most basic configuration ("Classic" for 529 thousand rubles) pleases with good equipment:

• electric power steering
• front power windows
• electric drive and electric heating of outside mirrors
• heated front seats
• two airbags
• automatic door locking function when driving
• central locking
• daytime Running Lights
• system of exchange rate stability and ABS

The "Comfort" package includes air conditioning, parking sensors and an audio system. The most top-end configuration is equipped with light and rain sensors, heated windshield, rear-view camera, multimedia and navigation system, light-alloy wheels.

On all trim levels (except for the base one) it is possible to change the manual transmission from Nissan to robotic box transfers from Tagliati. The issue price is 25,000 rubles.

Once again, I note that the car is new and still quite "raw", so there are not many reviews and ratings on it, therefore, its rating may go up or down in the near future. But I would like to hope that such a good-looking and conceived device will ultimately meet our expectations.

Russia is one of the largest car manufacturers in Europe. Every year, tens of thousands of vehicles of all sorts leave the conveyors of numerous factories - from budget subcompacts to large luxury SUVs. And we are talking not only about cars of Russian brands. In recent years, car manufacturers from all over the world have been striving to increase their influence on the domestic market, for which purpose they have opened new factories and assembly lines in Russia.
Now in our country they collect Chinese LIFAN, GEELY, BRILLIANCE and CHERY, French RENAULT, German VOLKSWAGEN, czech SKODA, Korean HYUNDAI and KIA, Japanese NISSAN and many, many other cars of the world's leading manufacturers. And how do you make a choice in such an incredible variety? Let's take a look at the main aspects that are worth paying attention to first.

1. A type vehicle: subcompact hatchback, family sedan, fashionable crossover, passable SUV, practical station wagon - they collect everything in Russia! There are even much rarer models like the van, sports hatchback or station wagon. high cross-country ability... So decide for what needs you first need a car and, based on this, choose its type.
2. Engine: among cars russian assembly There are both owners of modest engines with a volume of 1.3-1.4 liters and a capacity of less than 100 hp, as well as proud owners of power units with a volume of 2 liters or more, already producing under 200 hp. The former provide high fuel efficiency (up to 5 liters of gasoline per 100 km of track in the extra-urban cycle), the latter - high speed and high-torque. If you're looking at all-wheel drive off-road models, the torque numbers are also worth looking at. It is the moment that influences how well the car will handle off-road conditions when driving at low speeds.
3. Equipment: the most well-equipped budget models of the Russian assembly are, as a rule, cars chinese stamps... But Europeans, Japanese and Koreans are distinguished by more advanced and modern solutions. But they also cost more, of course. The latest models of the main Russian brand LADA can be called the optimal ratio of rich equipment and reasonable prices. Cars such as VESTA and XRAY received equipment at the level of the best foreign models, but at the same time retained quite competitive prices.
4. Safety: when buying a car in the 21st century, in no case should you ignore the issue of protecting passengers. It is desirable that there are at least three basic passive and active safety systems on board the car: front airbags for the driver and front passenger, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Well, the more such technologies are implemented on board the car, the better. Looking through the complete set of the model, pay attention to the presence of such abbreviations as ESS, BAS, ESC, VSM, ESP, AFU, TPMS.
5. The level of adaptation to Russian climatic and road conditions: all domestic models, of course, even at the design stage, they were prepared for testing on Russian roads and weather. But this is far from an exception. Nowadays, many foreign manufacturers do not skimp on adapting their cars for the Russian market. For some, it is larger and more thoughtful, for others it is less. For example, Korean, which is very popular in our country kIA model RIO received an increased ground clearance of 160 mm and a plastic crankcase protection, an increased capacity battery (48 Ah), a heating system with increased power (4650 kcal), treatment of the body and bottom with an anti-corrosion coating, as well as treatment of the radiator with a material that protects against aggressive external environment.

After theory, it's worth moving on to practice! In our showroom there are several dozen cars assembled in Russia from leading domestic and international manufacturers. You will definitely find a car to your liking with us.

Buying a Russian-assembled car in the showroom authorized dealer "RIA AVTO", you get a car with an ideal ratio of price and quality, because the production established in our country allows companies to save on the transportation of finished products. In addition, the "Russian registration" of the vehicle guarantees the constant availability of high-quality original spare parts. And finally, the vast majority of such models are undergoing additional adaptation for operation on the territory of our country.

• Crossover - parquet SUV, all-terrain vehicle, SUV (eng.)
• SUV - classic frame jeep
• Minivan - minibus, family car
• Compact MPV - a minivan based on a compact class car
• Coupe - 2-seater car
• Cabriolet - coupe with an open top
• Roadster - sports coupe
• Pickup - a jeep with an open body for cargo transportation
• Van - a car with a closed body for the carriage of goods

Today on the Russian market there are over 100 foreign and domestic producers... The number of models is more than 1000. And if we consider that each model has several modifications (differing in engine and gearbox), then car selection becomes a daunting task. In addition, each car modification It has different kinds complete set - leather interior, xenon headlights, sunroof and so on. That is, you have to choose from several thousand options. The goal of our project is to simplify this task.

IN catalog contains technical specifications, photos, video reviews and reviews of the owners of all new cars officially presented on the Russian market. All car characteristics taken from official catalogs manufacturers.

Car prices are indicated in rubles. It should also be noted that the prices shown here correspond to the price of this particular vehicle in the minimum configuration. That is, if you want to buy the same car in the top version, it will cost more.