Winter ... The driver, triumphant, renews the way on the car ... Indeed, thanks to bad weather and the sluggishness of road services, motorists even in major cities it is difficult to make your way through the snow. But such a ride, as we remember from the course driving lessons, is fraught with some troubles. What is the danger of driving in deep snow, and how to drive in winter if the snow has just fallen?

Danger at every turn

Anything can hide under the snow: potholes, large pits, curbs, all kinds of stones.

In deep snow, you can easily get stuck in such a way that you cannot do without the help of towing. Autoinstructors in their classes they warn their students that there are three states of "dangerous" snow:

"Puffy"

This is freshly fallen snow, very loose and not dense. If there is a lot of it, then it is better to overcome such an obstacle at speed, maintaining inertia. Snow easily scatters to the sides, and it is easy to pass the obstacle.

Heavy and wet snow

This is where tire pressure comes in handy. 0.7-1 atmospheres is enough (we look from the situation) for the car to easily drive on such snow.

While driving on such a surface, a considerable rolling resistance of the wheels is created, so the car quickly loses acceleration. Therefore, you should choose the optimal mode of operation of the engine and such a gear as to at least slightly compensate for the resistance and prevent wheel slip. It is better to move, so to speak, in tightness, “treading” the track. Thus, you will feel how the car behaves, its engine, wheels and other structural elements directly involved in such a complex task.

Felt that the car is coming somehow hard, starts to stall? Be sure to stop, but do not use the brakes.

On the automatic box just take your foot off the gas, and squeeze the clutch on the mechanics. Pull back, if necessary, get out of the car and see what exactly is bothering you. Then the second attempt, the third and so on. Moving back and forth forms a track, along which it will be easier to drive.

It is especially important to prevent the wheels from slipping, otherwise the car will start to get stuck, and the already knurled layer will break off. It is recommended to start driving when the front wheels are straight ahead. Try to keep the rear ones on the track trodden by the front ones. This will reduce rolling resistance. But the turns should be calculated so that they have the maximum possible radius. So, the rear wheels will pass along the front track.

Nast and grits

This is the most dangerous state of snow. You need to move along it very carefully, and with flat tires, up to 0.3 atm. It is better to move forward and backward, clearing your way. Nast creates more resistance, and the grip of the wheels is minimal.

The best option for movement is in pairs, when the first car serves as a kind of ram, and the second as insurance, that is, it pulls the first back.

Driving rules

Alternately engage reverse and forward gears, gradually clearing your way with the wheels. If you need to turn, then follow the following rules:

• Approach the turn in a straight line.
• The steering wheel needs to be turned a little in the direction opposite to the turn, and then drive back. At this stage, half of each wheel of the machine should pass already on the rolled track, while the second half expands this track.
• Then we turn the steering wheel a little already in the direction of the turn and go forward. The rolled track is expanding.
• Repeat the previous two steps until we pass the turn.

Video on how to ride in deep snow:

Easy and calm road for you!

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For a long time, people have been trying to figure out how to make life easier in a harsh winter with its impenetrable snowdrifts. In particular, to invent a reliable means of transportation in the snow. As a result, many devices for this have appeared - from the first homemade skis to modern snow scooters.

What did they ride in the 20th century

For example, the so-called motorized dogs. Never heard such a strange name? This is a means of small-scale mechanization, invented in the 70s of the past century and replacing the traditional dog sled. Motorized dogs were called sledges with a steering wheel, which were equipped with a small motor.

In another way they were called motorized towing vehicles. The design of the first models was quite primitive, weight - from 40 to 65 kilos, but it was already a real breakthrough in technical terms. Subsequently, the device was modernized, and today not a single hunter or avid tourist would refuse to purchase a convenient and modern motorized towing vehicle.

Further more. Over time, mankind has invented and patented homemade vehicles in the snow in large numbers. Sometimes these are very original and even exotic devices. We are talking not only about classic snowmobiles, but also about snow motorcycles, snow bikes and even snow tanks. Many names are still a curiosity for mere mortals.

Western exotic

For example, skibobs. What it is? By its type, it is a means of transportation in the snow, resembling a bicycle, which has skis instead of wheels. As in a conventional bicycle, human muscles serve as the driving force. Turns are carried out using a pair of short skis attached to the boots.

There is a special tank for movement in the snow. A heavy unit (almost 4 tons), running on a diesel engine, was originally designed for military purposes. Now anyone who has free cash in the amount of 270 thousand euros can buy it.

In the West, another unit has also been developed, on caterpillar tracks, the electric motor of which transmits torque to each of the four caterpillar axles. The triangular tracks are so reliable in deep snow travel that it is only possible to get stuck when the battery is completely discharged.

There are snow motorcycles (in front - a ski, behind - a caterpillar-type drive). Such riders develop a speed of at least 100 km / h on the slopes. There are also screw-driven machines - units of the future, designed for space development.

Modern snowmobiles have glazed cabins and powerful electric motors. It is not easy to find the most "advanced" models in serial production - so far it is rather exclusive. Of the simpler options, it is worth mentioning the snowmobile, equipped with a propeller and capable, despite its rather ordinary appearance, of developing a decent speed - about 120 km / h.

Versatile snow travel equipment

As early as the beginning of the second half of the last century, in the expanses of the Russian North, vehicles that were so necessary in the conditions of a harsh winter began to appear, which were called karakats. These are the real homemade products for moving through the snow. craftsmen they simply equipped an ordinary motorcycle with powerful cameras designed for trucks.

Karakat easily overcame small water obstacles and did not get stuck in fluffy snow. Later, such a snow and swamp vehicle was improved and turned into a modern high-tech tool, the production of which many domestic enterprises undertook to master.

The design of any station wagon of this series is simple, reliable, and provides cross-country ability in any conditions and in any weather. The body frame is a metal structure made of durable pipes sheathed with steel sheets, waterproof and heated from the inside. V huge tires- ultra-low pressure, why they are not afraid of off-road. This universal northern transport is available to fishermen and hunters and is quite environmentally friendly.

Let's talk about homemade designs

Perhaps the reader is most interested in knowing whether it is possible to make a vehicle in the snow with your own hands? After all, the cost of such equipment is not for everyone, but there are a lot of hunters-fishermen and just tourists among us, Russians.

Well, having stocked up with the right tool, ingenuity and some amount of time, it is quite possible to assemble such a unit yourself. The most ordinary walk-behind tractor will serve as the basis for the design. In summer, it can be detached from the snowmobile and returned to its place.

Snowmobiles come in both with one ski and with a pair of skids, they can have different engines (water or air cooling) and transmission types. They are economical and - due to their low weight - quickly overcome obstacles inaccessible to cars. In addition, high maneuverability and excellent movement in the snow make them truly indispensable in the winter forest (for example, for hunters).

They are also used in rescue work, both fishing and traveling.

What do we need

To assemble on tracks, we stock up on the following components - an engine, skids, tracks and a steering wheel. Choose a suitable drawing or sketch (or come up with your own). A necessary condition is the presence of two parts: a leading one (drive, unit) and a driven one (steering wheel, skids, shock absorber).

The frame is assembled from ordinary pipes of not very large diameter. You can also take a finished frame from a motorcycle. The desired shape is given by welding - first by spot, then by a continuous seam.

We connect the motor-block engine to the tracks with a chain drive, which goes directly to the drive shaft. The simplicity of the design provides lightness and excellent maneuverability, as well as stability and good traction. The drive from a motorcycle chain, a pair of sprockets and a caterpillar drive shaft is assembled similarly to a bicycle one.

It is quite easy to make caterpillars, having a transport or ordinary rubberized tape with tracks (lugs) - transverse rails made of plastic or tin, fixed evenly on the tape. They are fastened with bolts. For large devices, the tape should be wide enough. It is advisable to make sledge runners from metal or high-impact plastic.

Assembling our snowmobile

At the first stage, the frame structure is welded. Try to get by with the minimum amount of detail required. Then we mount the engine - either under the seat or in front of it. Caterpillars and drive are assembled. The drive shaft can be equipped with a reverse gear, which is not so difficult to find on sale. With it, it is easier to put the chain and you can increase traction.

Then we connect the frame and tracks. How to do it: with bolts and couplings, the wheel axles are attached to the frame, chain front wheel connects to the motor. Only after checking the performance of the entire structure, the tracks are stretched and fixed on the wheels.

Now we have at our disposal an excellent means of transportation in the snow - made with my own hands snowmobile!

In many countries of the world, with the advent of winter, the road situation is complicated by the previous, as everyone has already guessed, with precipitation in the form of snow. Many of the motorists do not like this time of year, as it is directly related to both snowy roads and increased consumption fuel and of course with ice. Some of the motorists with the onset of winter completely refuse to operate their cars for this period of time. . In this situation, the owners of SUVs and all-wheel drive autocrossovers are in a more advantageous position. Still, these vehicles are not ideal for driving in the snow. There are many other different vehicles in the world for driving on a snowy road or in general on snow. Dear readers, selected (selected) for you the most the best views, which are great for driving on snowy roads and can easily cope with them.

10) Tucker Sno-Cat.

It's a kind of can be said, which is designed to move through the snow. This type of vehicle is great for driving on the snowy slopes of the mountains (for example, in ski resorts), or it will become an indispensable assistant during an expedition to winter period into the mountains,

where are the usual simple cars on their usual rubber (tires) they will not be able to just drive. This type of vehicle can easily take you wherever you want.

9) Tatra Aeroluge.

During the Second World War, by order of the German (German) army, the Tatra T87 was upgraded to move on it in the snow. Instead of simple wheels, skis were installed on the car, and a real propeller appeared in the back of it.

8) Team of Husky dogs.

If a team of dogs of the Husky breed is able to pass the whole of Alaska from edge to edge in winter, then they will not have any problems (for a team) to do this in any place on the globe where a fierce and harsh winter rages. This is the most charming and amazingly beautiful way to "defeat" snowdrifts. The most reliable existing today in the world.

7) RaptorTRAX.

Any 4x4 off-road vehicle, if it replaces its wheels (tires) with snow tracks, will be able to move freely along snow-covered roads or fields. This can be done especially easily by a modified SUV car. So who said snowy roads and harsh winters are a bad time of year?

6) Terra Bus.

These buses off-road used in Antarctica to transport people from the airport to the polar bases. You, your friends, understand that such equipment not only has to withstand ultra-low temperatures, but it must also be ready to withstand snow storms and strong winds.

And all this thanks to its design and huge wheels whose diameter is 1.87 meters.

5) Volvo BV202.

The BV 202 is ready to practically conquer any snow obstacles in its path. This is due to its special design, which was invented by engineers. Such equipment is simply indispensable for expeditions and for driving along the roads of the Far North. mechanical box gears and all-wheel drive of such a vehicle will not let you down in the most difficult moment. It is noteworthy that the rear of the car can be modified (converted) into a body with open top to transform from a "rider" into a sailing vessel.

4) All-terrain vehicle - Arktos ship.

This all-terrain vehicle - the Arktos ship is capable of performing various tasks in extreme weather conditions. For example, it can put out fires or evacuate vehicles both in the Sahara desert and at the north pole of Antarctica. So, if there is a similar tow truck near you, then you can no longer be afraid and chew for being stuck somewhere in an impenetrable impassable place and there will be no one to help you. This technique will be able to sneak (drive up) or sail anywhere in any weather conditions.

3) Lockheed LC-130.

In a word, this is not an airplane, but some kind of "rocket", which is not only super powerful, but also capable of flying on wings to places where more than one car in the world cannot get and get on the ground vehicle. Due to the special design of the landing gear, this aircraft can land and take off from the ground completely covered with snow.

2) Screw self-propelled vehicles.

Surely you have never seen such vehicles before. Even in the Far North, such equipment is quite rare, although the very design of the machine allows it (the tractor) to move on any roads and in any weather conditions. Even if the winter drifts on the roads are higher than 2 - 3 meters, this screw machine is able to slowly and confidently pave the right path through these terrible snow drifts.

1) M67 flamethrower tank.

What could be the best way to get around on a snowy road? You are right, of course, a tank, but not a simple one. For example, a tank that can shoot fire (flamethrower). capable of not only paving the way through impenetrable snowdrifts, but also capable of completely burning everything in its path.

I think that the desire to embody the fabulous “our sleigh rides by itself” appeared exactly at the moment when I turned on the engine internal combustion to his Reitwagen. However, if everything was clear with the engine - it was invented, then things were much more complicated with the mover. The snow wheel is not very suitable. On dense and rolled (and who will roll it) it still rides, but on “chubby” - no way. An excellent solution is skids or skis, but they cannot be a mover, and the obvious caterpillar drive technology at the beginning, and even by the middle of the last century, did not develop further than canvas rags with transverse hooks. The option of metal tracks for small vehicles, of course, was not suitable.

snowmobile

A way out was found: on the wave of aviation striding by leaps and bounds, a “cart” was attached to a “cart” standing on three or four skis. aircraft engine and supplied with an aircraft propeller. I didn’t even have to redo anything - they just turned the propeller in the opposite direction so that it turned from a puller into a pusher - and off we went.

Snowmobile KA-30

Aerosleighs were quite popular in Siberia and the Far North, they cruised along frozen riverbeds, serving remote settlements, shifts of drillers and geologists, as well as reindeer herders living in the tundra. Snowmobiles were widely used during the Great Patriotic War, both by our troops and by the Germans.

One of the most popular and mass-produced models in the USSR was the Sever-2 snowmobile, developed at the Kamov Design Bureau in 1959. The body of the GAZ-20 Pobeda car was taken as the basis, to which skis and the AI-14 aircraft engine were attached - a star-shaped nine-cylinder unit with a volume of 10.4 liters and a power of 260 hp. The speed of the car was low, fuel consumption was noticeable, and such a car could carry a little cargo or passengers.

However, much closer to our snowmobile theme are the numerous self-made vehicles that local "kulibins" built in huge quantities in workshops and garages, since the design did not have any particularly complex elements. The body was often completely absent: a seat on the frame, skis, a motor, a screw - and go.

The obvious disadvantages of any snowmobile include high fuel consumption at not the highest speeds, mediocre handling, almost complete absence of brakes, difficulty in overcoming deep sections of powder and not the best acoustic comfort for riders. Apparently, due to the combination of these reasons, the theme of a hybrid of an airplane and a sleigh did not find development.

Puker Karakat

Machines on wheels turned out to be much more efficient and versatile. low pressure- pneumatics. In different parts of the country they are called differently: karakats, pneumatics and even pukers, but the meaning does not change from this. In the strict sense of the word, karakats are partly related to snowmobiles, since they are able to move on any surface from marshy swamps to hard ground and snow, and even know how to swim. However, it is in winter that these devices can be found most often.

Karakat on the aggregates and the frame of the motorcycle Izh Planet-5 - a classic of the genre

The design of such machines is most often based on a motorcycle engine from Izh, Minsk or Voskhod, and now craftsmen are also installing Chinese units. The layout can be three- or four-wheeled. If the three-wheeled version is most often a modified motorcycle, then four wheels already required the manufacture of an independent frame.

The main advantages are simplicity and low cost of manufacturing in garage conditions. This is the reason for the popularity of pookers to this day. However, this type of snow machines also has a fair amount of disadvantages: inability to drive in deep snow, low speed, poor handling, invincible “tenderness” of wheels made of chambers trucks and tractors. Naturally, there can be no question of any entertaining use of such machines: the maximum that they are capable of is to move a body or two in space. Slow and boring.

Motodog is man's best friend

Once upon a time, a motorcycle in the USSR was a very common transport, which in the first place led to the appearance of a large number of caracats. However, now finding an old but serviceable motorcycle in the garage is still a task, and not everyone has time for self-fighting, and the need for a cheap and compact snow vehicle has not gone away. It’s not at all sweet for the same fishermen to stomp on the ice 5-10 kilometers to a cool place, but buying a snowmobile for this is also not an option. Therefore, at the moment, the most compact, simple and cheap way to move yourself and a small load in shallow snow is a motorized towing vehicle or a motorized dog.

The simplest frame, a caterpillar (most often from Buran) on rollers without any suspension and a motor for power equipment - the same as those used in gas generators and motor pumps. The picture is complemented by a plastic sled on a rigid hitch - that's the whole recipe.

Motorcycle dogs can vary in size and power, have a CVT or (more often) not have one, just like headlights and seats are all options. But the average design is placed in the trunk of a station wagon, which, no doubt, raises its functionality to the skies.

Naturally, it is also impossible to talk about the recreational use of such sleds. Zero comfort, speed - a little faster than a pedestrian, maneuverability - at the level of a railway car. The slogan “but not on foot” is the best fit for this transport. Considering that “walking” often takes place on ice and for many kilometers, it sounds especially relevant.

Micro snowmobiles

For those who do not want to ride a "trough with a motor", modern industry, both ours and China's, offers a higher level of technology - microsnowmobiles. In terms of layout, these are almost real snowmobiles, except that they are very small. Often, the devices have a collapsible design and are also able to fit in the trunk. big station wagon or minivan.

Microsnowmobile Rybinka produced by Russian Mechanics. Our response to the Chinese

Such a technique can already be called “real” and is suitable not only for moving yourself and your fishing box from the road to the hole, but can also take part in rides around the dacha.

Of course, there is no need to talk about comfort, dynamics or cross-country ability here, but this is already a completely full-fledged snowmobile.

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Chinese response to Russian snow: Irbis Dingo

Children's snowmobiles

Someone will say: “Ha, yes, this is a technique for children,” and they will be only partly right. Of course, 125-150cc microsnowmobiles are similar to children's, but still primarily designed for adult riders. But those who want to introduce their child to the world of snowmobiles should pay attention to special children's models. There are not so many of them: in the world, children's "snowballs" are produced by only a few companies. Among them are Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Russian Mechanics, and all three models are almost identical in terms of performance characteristics.

Domestic RM "Taiga Lynx" - 196 "cubes", 6.5 hp, 75 kg

Children's cars are full-fledged devices, with ergonomics and kinematics of "adult" cars, but on a children's scale. Some young snowmobilers get behind the wheel of such machines at the age of five or six and, along with adult riders, saw snow on the “wrong foot” and drive through powder, albeit not quickly. For safety reasons, the speed of such machines is limited.

Yamaha SRX120 - Japanese version of the "first snowmobile"

fat men

At the opposite "pole" of personal snowmobile equipment are "mastodons" - large snowmobiles. There are very few of them in the world - the limited scope of their use affects. Nevertheless, there is a demand for such machines - there is also a supply. Most recently, BRP attempted to bring the "luxury" snowmobile, the Ski-Doo Elite, to market twice. The first attempt took place in the early 80s of the last century.

First generation Ski-Doo Elite

The second incarnation is in 2004. The car was distinguished by a non-standard layout: two tracks and two skis, a side-by-side seating for the driver and passenger, and "car" controls. Now the "experiment" is curtailed. With external advantages such as comfort in the “salon” and softness, the car turned out to be rather poorly adapted to life outside prepared tracks. It is easier to bury a heavy and clumsy car in the snow, but to rescue it from snow captivity- seven sweats will do. Yes, and in terms of fun and drive, such a “kibitka” is noticeably inferior to the usual “snowball”.

The second generation of the car saw the light in 2004, but almost immediately went down in history.

There are, however, "promising developments" domestic manufacturers all-terrain vehicles - NPO "Transport". Among the usual tracked transporters there is a machine called TTM-Berkut, built on the units of the Oka car, and its second iteration with a more presentable design, which was introduced in 2013. However, the “Russian way”, as you know, is different from the ways of the rest of the world, and they will have to understand that such machines are not very viable and practical.

TTM-Berkut - a domestic attempt to make a snowmobile out of a snowmobile

Alpina Sherpa remains the only production vehicle of this "square" layout with two tracks and two skis. The snowmobile also has two tracks and two steerable skis, is equipped with an engine from Peugeot car 206 with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 115 hp. The Sherpa is capable of transporting up to five people on its own, and besides, it has a trailer in its “staffing list” that can accommodate six more. By the way, a snowmobile can pull more than one sled.

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Today, a car is not a luxury, but a necessity, because every day we get to work, take our children to kindergarten or school. Every day, even in winter, you need to go to the city. It also happens that you need to go to the country, out of town, to visit or to another country along snow-covered routes and roads. What are the best cars for normal driving in winter? Should I worry about tires, speed and uncleaned roads? We have selected a few mass production and luxury cars that are preferred for driving in the winter season. We present you the top 10 most reliable cars for winter driving, which are not afraid to drive 70-80 km / h, even when cornering.

10. Subaru Outback 2.5i Special Edition

This model, although more expensive than some of the others, still remains in 10th place. She has the habits of an SUV and passenger car but it's not a crossover. A similar class is determined by stability on the road, adhesion of wheels to the ground. The behavior of the car can be compared with a controlled toy car - the same simple, light, not capricious. Nice design inside nice salon according to the layout, the model is successful for a family car. Dynamic indicators make the car universal for city and country driving. Especially in winter, it is reliable to drive, has a number of devices for comfortable parking.

Car value within 23,800

9. Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited

The car is just class, as the owners say. In winter, it is just as economical, easy to start on the coldest days. It warms up quickly, keeps "balance" well on a slippery road. The new generation of cars of this model boasts a wheelbase that has grown by 9.0 cm. In addition, the car is spacious, the trunk is roomy, and the engine is atmospheric and with a turbocharged intake. It is distinguished by a beautiful design, a relatively low price, and the ability to drive long distances in winter. This is especially good when you need to go out of town to visit a relative with the whole family.

Machine cost within 28,100

8. Lexus LX

This machine is perfect for the cold Russian winters, when the temperature drops to 30 degrees below zero. Lexus has established itself as a reliable vehicle that belongs to the luxury class, but is affordable for everyone. This and family car, and a car for racing, and a modern "engine" of movement. True, it is very expensive to stand on it in traffic jams, but in winter there is nothing more important than safety. Lexus LX is indispensable for its comfortable heated seats, the presence of a temperature controller in the cabin. Compared to the previous version, this model has changed the grille, bumper and lights.

The instrument panel has been completely redesigned - you will always keep an eye on the traffic on the road, know about possible upcoming snowy roads, the air temperature inside and outside. The car belongs to the luxury class, and this is a real SUV with its own charms. Thanks to its impressive weight, the car is stable on slippery roads, the wheels automatically adjust the braking force during skidding. Four-wheel drive adds confidence behind the wheel, so you can safely travel around the suburban swept tracks.

Car value within 75,700

7 Volvo XC70

Now about more comfortable cars that will suit both racing enthusiasts and couples. In winter, the car behaves more than neatly - the stabilization system works perfectly. Even entering a dangerous turn in the winter on high speed, the car does not skid. Motion sensors are triggered, anti-skid system. In severe frosts, the driver will be comfortable and warm with the heated steering wheel and seats, and the economy is expressed in disabling functions after each time the engine is turned off. Riding in winter is quite tough, but safe - no bouncing, no “tail wagging”. The side windows in the car are laminated, and they remain clean even in snowfalls and rains.

The cost of the car is within 37,200

6 Volvo V70

Front-wheel drive, heavy weight, low fuel consumption - what you need in winter weather. They say that the stove does not heat well in winter, but this is not the main thing - you can make a relatively average temperature in the cabin. The machine can be used to transport bulky cargo - with the seats folded down, the floor is flat. After a test drive, the studies showed that the car is able to start, being in a snowdrift at a temperature of -40 degrees.

The climate control panel is an indispensable thing in such cars, and on slippery roads the wheels are blocked at a certain speed so that the driver cannot exceed the set speed. "Clever" on-board computer he will calculate the permissible speed for the next kilometers of the road. The cost is less than the previous model, but manufacturers have not saved on important and reliable things that are responsible for the safety of passengers.

The cost of the car is within 32,900

5 Volvo S80

The car, despite the high cost, is perfect for snowy roads. This model was presented at the presentation as a benchmark in its range for winter driving. In general, judging by the reviews of the owner, the car brings only joy. Silent gearbox, comfortable ride, complete electronic control, reports on the work of the board computer are constantly visible. Fuel consumption in winter is surprising - only 7-9 liters per hundred, while traffic jams and snow-covered roads are taken into account. brake pads- We received a special “thank you” from motorists. No one expected such a gift, but now the car is not only safe, but also recommended in all countries where winter is a prolonged weather phenomenon.

Machine cost within 39,600

4. BMW X6, xDrive35i

As they say, machines for body and soul. This is a luxury that not everyone can afford, but a person with an average income can buy such iron. High suspension, wide wheelbase– the perfect combination for overcoming snowy roads. On slippery surfaces it behaves steadily. Four-wheel drive and panel control - simple, easy, effortless. The owners note the pleasant design of the car, the brake mechanism and fuel consumption. For this beast, everything is made with long-distance driving in mind. Traffic jams and blizzards are not terrible, even being outside the city (where the snow is rarely removed).

Machine cost within 55,800

3. BMW X5, xDrive30i

The model of the car is ideal for snowdrifts. You will never be able to tell that you are stuck in an avalanche, on a slippery road, or you are swamped. Such excuses are not for the BMW X5. Driving performance excellent - the motor is dynamic, the control is easy, constant monitoring of the speed. The car itself will tell you where and where to move out so as not to get into impassable terrain. And once in it, you can take advantage of the advantages of the model, experiencing all the delights front wheel drive. By 2007, the models are equipped with an electronic control package. It has everything - from design to reliability in the winter season.

Car value within 47,500

2.Audi A4 Sedan

Everyone can claim excellent grip at speeds above 90 km/h. Yes, yes, and this is not a joke. You love to drive, hate traffic jams and slow driving - then you can safely buy an Audi, unless, of course, you drive according to the rules, since the traffic police never sleeps. It is not a sin to give all your hard-earned money for such a car in order to feel confident on the road even at high speed.

Tracks, country roads, bad asphalt, pits and other "catastrophes" that occur on the way - this is nonsense for this model. A business class sedan is perfect for both a man and a girl, a businessman and a housekeeper, a simple employee and a government official. After a test drive, you will forget about all the cars - this car will show you its traction, reliable brakes, strong speakers and a great interior.

Machine cost within 31,000

1 Porsche Cayenne S

And here is the long-awaited winner - the winner of the Porsche Caen rating. This model is expensive, like others from a number of car lines. It is hard to imagine him frisky and fast on slippery roads in winter, especially not within the city limits. The car is considered luxury, designed only for summer ride, comfortable roads without holes and pleasant music. However, this is not entirely true - Porsche Cayenne is stable. Especially for Russian winters made a wide wheelbase. During snowfall, during a blizzard, with a snow height of up to 60 cm, the car passes at its slow speed, as if on smooth summer asphalt.

In addition, there is additional insurance suspension, so that at high speed the car can pass ice along with snow. It happens sometimes that the road is filled up, but under the snow it hides a “pleasant” surprise in the form of ice. Porsche will not notice a single crust, passing the obstacle with a bang, even at high speeds over 100 km / h. Perfect grip - this is noted by all drivers. It is worth deliberately waving to the side, as the car itself slows down, blocks the wheels one by one, aligns the ride and reports the manipulations to the driver through the onboard computer. For such a reliable assistant, which also starts the first time at -35, you can pay almost 60 thousand dollars.

Machine cost within 59,400

And this was our top 10 most reliable cars for winter driving. Do not forget - speed always requires skill and reaction. Even with the most reliable tank, there is no unequivocal guarantee of safety. With a strong desire, though a little, but you can damage your favorite car, which serves as your means of transportation. Take care of yourself on the roads speed mode, drive for pleasure.