Виктор Хильчук / To date, it is almost impossible to choose a new full-fledged all-wheel drive crossover in a good configuration for a million rubles. The only option, and that will be in a rather poor configuration, is the Hyundai Solaris.
Or you can just use the services of a rental car and take it for temporary use. Therefore, if the budget is limited to one million, it is worth looking at the secondary market, there is something to choose from.
Hyundai Creta
First of all, it is worth paying attention to the Hyundai Creta. A good choice. As soon as the Creta appeared on sale, it became a favorite in the car market, and in the secondary market there are good options. For a million you can look at two-year-old cars with a mileage of 30-40 thousand kilometers. It is possible to pick up a “branded” car with automatic transmission and engine 2.0. A very big plus used Kreta – it is not only a small mileage, but also quite durable and time-tested units. That is, the engine and the box. Once on Hyundai manufacturers put engines of the Gamma series, many assured that the cylinder produced scoring. But nowadays there can be no such problem, because now Hyundai is produced with Nu engine.
Renault Kaptur
Of course, let’s not leave aside the main competitor of Hyundai Creta – Renault Kaptur. Do not consider options with front-wheel drive and 1.6-liter engine, unless you are annoyed by the “poddtuplivanie” of the car when accelerating. There are good offers of all-wheel drive crossovers with a dynamic powerful two-liter engine, but only in combination with a manual transmission. There are several important reasons for this. The first and most important is that the old DP2 automatic transmission is not a reliable unit at all, and the second reason is that it is slow, with a lag when shifting gears and too high fuel consumption. For many years in Renault so and have not eliminated failures with quickly deteriorating magnets and overheating.
Kia Sorento
Perhaps someone will say that for such money you can buy a Kia Sportage. However, an updated version of this model is unlikely to be found for a million rubles. Therefore, it is quite reasonable to consider more voluminous Sorento. In addition, many Sportage, under the hood is the same notorious two-liter engine series Gamma, which have not small problems with scoring in the cylinders. In the price budget will fit six-seven-year cars with a mileage of 100-120 thousand km., with a gasoline 2.4 or diesel 2.2-liter turbocharged engine. Both units are very durable. Subaru Forester. One of the most famous models of the Subaru brand is the Forester SUV. It will prove to be a good option when looking for a crossover for a million. With such a budget, you can look for a car even of the fourth generation. On the secondary market there is a large selection of “foresters” of 2013-2014 production with a two-liter atmospheric engine. Balanced in power and tractive motor is perfectly combined with a reliable stepless variator Lineartronic, which has proven itself to car owners.
Mazda CX-5
It is possible not to remember the Mazda CX-5. For a similar price, you can find a two-liter car with an automatic transmission from 2012-2013. Technological engine Skyactiv is very durable and in the course of operation will not cause problems. The same goes for the automatic transmission. The only problem with Mazda remains the paint. Due to its thinness, scratches and chips are immediately formed on the surface of the car, which very much spoils its appearance.
Volvo XC60
Why not encroach on a premium class car? For a million rubles, let’s buy a Volvo XC60. It will be an SUV, just like Mazda, 2012-2013 year of manufacture. Only it should be a car with a five-cylinder engine. Diesel or gasoline, it doesn’t matter. Don’t buy a Volvo with a four-cylinder engine from Ford’s EcoBoost series. Volvo won’t last long with them. Overall, the XC60 is a good choice. However, before you buy a car, it is better to visit a service center that specializes in Volvos for diagnostics.
Jeep Cherokee
For some reason, the advantages of this model are greatly downplayed on the car market. After all, the auto giant Jeep Cherokee finally produced its first crossover in modification Trailhawk. And there are no questions about the geometric viability of this car. This newcomer has off-road potential. With a budget of one million rubles will be a five-six-year crossover, whose mileage will not exceed 100-120 thousand km, with a basic gasoline engine 2.4 liters. However, there were minor defects in the automatic transmission. When shifting gears in the box there were “poke”, but this disease disappeared when reflashing the control unit under warranty.
So with a million in your pocket, it is still possible to pick up a good SUV. You just have to decide which car you prefer. If the main parameter of choice is the relative novelty of the car, then choose Creta or Kaptur. And if there is a desire to buy something non-trivial and unusual, then pay attention to Volvo or Jeep. It will be an excellent purchase.