It has always been a requirement. Recently, another requirement has been added - automatic transmission(Versions with mechanics already account for less than 50%). In this collection we have included the most affordable crossovers with all driving wheels and automatics. And in it you will find a number of surprises.

Renault Duster (from 939,000 rubles)

Over the past few years, Duster has had no equal in terms of sales - it was the most popular crossover on the Russian market. But this year, his leadership seems to be coming to an end - the attention of our compatriots has switched to Hyundai Creta. However, Duster did not become an outsider. He finds his buyer among those who need a car that combines. Renault has all this in abundance. But there are also disadvantages. First of all, these are miscalculations in ergonomics, insufficient sound insulation and poor quality of finishing materials. Duster is available in three engine options, however, with all-wheel drive and only a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with 143 hp is compatible with the machine.

Renault Captur (from 1,109,900 rubles)

Kaptur debuted in the middle of last year and has already entered the top three. It was built on a common platform with the Duster, but you can't tell from the outside - the design is made in a completely different way. Fashionable, fast, sophisticated. It looks especially advantageous with a two-tone body color and an orange appliqué from Atelier Renault. The salon is spared from Duster's austerity: the seats are more comfortable, the sound insulation is better, the equipment is richer. So, without exception, all Captures are equipped with ESP, a passenger airbag (in addition to the driver's one), air conditioning, trip computer, power accessories, heated mirrors, radio and alloy wheels. Like the Duster, the all-wheel drive Kaptur with an automatic can only be purchased with a two-liter 143-horsepower gasoline engine.

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Hyundai Creta (from 1,134,900 rubles)

Already in the first month after the start of sales of Creta, it became clear that before us - new bestseller. Hyundai just swept away its competitors! There were even queues behind him, which, to put it mildly, is uncharacteristic in times of crisis. captivates with spacious and cozy salon, in which it is comfortable to sit, and there is where to attach the luggage. Ride quality is also not bad. In terms of smoothness and energy intensity of the suspension, the “Korean” almost surpassed the Duster. Good and manageable. Until recently, only a 2.0-liter gasoline 150-horsepower engine was available with all-wheel drive and automatic, but this spring the range all-wheel drive modifications updated with version 1.6. With its appearance, Creta's position in the market should only increase.

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Nissan Terrano (from 1,149,000 rubles)

To be honest, before starting to write this material, I was sure that Terrano price it will only be a fraction more expensive than the Duster - after all, in fact, this is the same car, only with different nameplates. In reality, Nissan turned out to be more expensive than even the Capture. Inexplicable! By the way, just a little Nissan crossover. The cabin has a new, more comfortable and attractive steering wheel, cruise control with a speed limit function, a modern multimedia system, heating windshield. And of course, the ERA-GLONASS emergency call system module. There are no technical changes. The all-wheel drive and automatic version is, as before, exclusively available with the 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 143 hp.

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Suzuki Jimny (from 1,215,000 rubles)

Modern classic - that's what Suzuki Jimny. No wonder, because this model with minimal changes has been produced for almost twenty years - since 1998! Its toy and friendly design is deceiving. In fact, we have a very serious one with solid axles and a plug-in front axle. There is even a downshift! It is not surprising that with such an arsenal of off-road Jimny will make its way much further than other cars featured in the review. But on the pavement, he is not so dexterous - again, due to his horse-drawn design. Yes, and the dynamics are more than modest - an 85-horsepower 1.3-liter engine is barely enough.

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Skoda Yeti (from 1,394,000 rubles)

May 18 in Stockholm was presented. But until it gets to dealers, fans of the brand will have to be content with the old (eight years have passed since the debut!) Model. But despite its age, Yeti is quite good: in part driving performance on asphalt, he will give odds to most modern classmates. And a decent salon. The level of finish and ergonomics at the level of cars a class above. Space and comfort deserve special mention. back row. Who else among the competitors can offer longitudinal adjustment of the sofa and the ability to change the angle of the backrest? The all-wheel drive version is equipped with a 1.8-liter 152-horsepower turbo engine, which is paired with a 6-speed robotic box DSG gears.

6 most affordable all-wheel drive crossovers with a gun

The Russian car market is constantly transforming: until recently, we had B- and C-class sedans in honor, but now crossovers are gradually taking the palm from them. Their sales are growing faster than the market!

6 most affordable all-wheel drive crossovers with a gun

The crossover segment in Russia has been growing for years. And what is in demand, the price goes up. So maybe we're overpaying for a crossover? Isn't it more profitable to buy a car with a different body type? Crossover buyers cite a high seating position, large ground clearance and stylish appearance of the SUV. And very often they call these cars "jeeps". But the off-road qualities of most crossovers are mediocre.

Four-wheel drive

However, the vast majority of car owners do not need serious off-road capabilities of cars. According to manufacturers, even large SUVs drive off the pavement only a couple of times a year. What can we say about premium crossovers like the BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne- their owners, if they leave the asphalt, then only to the side of the road. However, the proportion of sales four-wheel drive vehicles in the SUV segment, according to the agency "AUTOSTAT", in the first quarter of 2016 was 78.5%. The remaining 21.5% fell, as you understand, on mono-drive crossovers. Moreover, their share has recently been decreasing: in 2015 this figure was 22.2%, and in 2014 - 23.1%.

But in the period from 2007 to 2013, according to the same agency, sales of mono-drivers, on the contrary, grew. And quite significantly - from 7.1% to 22.4%. There is an explanation for this. Then Chinese brands actively came to Russia, and they did and continue to rely on front-wheel drive SUVs - at least remember. In the segment compact crossovers this is common practice. Let's say 85% of buyers Nissan Juke chose the front-wheel drive option. Yes, and the lion's share of sales of such a popular crossover as Opel Mokka, also accounted for monodrive versions.

The growth in the share of all-wheel drive in subsequent years can be explained, firstly, by a sharp devaluation of the ruble, when the population in a hurry began to spend money on buying real estate and more expensive cars. And secondly, the launch of several popular mid-size crossovers on the market at once: they prefer to buy them in an all-wheel drive version. Let's say in 2015 there was a new Generation Hyundai Tucson and Soplatform Kia Sportage. Updated and Toyota RAV4. However, the Russian representative office of Toyota stated that from front wheel drive do not plan to give up.

Indeed, some of the buyers who have tried the monodrive are no longer chasing the 4x4 wheel arrangement.

There has been and will be a demand for mono-drive crossovers, if only because you can save money on buying such a version. Let's say front wheel drive two-liter engine in 146 forces and a variator (1,536,000 rubles) is 99,000 rubles cheaper than the same Toyota, only all-wheel drive (1,635,000 rubles).

And if the buyer does not intend to conquer off-road and moves only around the city, he simply does not need all-wheel drive. In addition, a car with all the leading ones will spend more fuel in comparison with a similar mono-drive modification, all other things being equal.

Manufacturers also understand this, and therefore, in most cases, they offer an affordable alternative to all-wheel drive SUVs. As a result, a whole layer of under-crossovers appeared on the market, which do not have an all-wheel drive modification at all. They joined and.

Ground clearance

Apart from the body kit made of black matte plastic, on which chips and scratches received when driving over rough terrain are less noticeable, such cars are completely devoid of off-road qualities. But they are cheap (price Sandero Stepway starts from 599,900 rubles), have an impressive ground clearance, which allows them to confidently drive on the dirt road, and at the same time they are not inferior in comfort to ordinary cars. Even AVTOVAZ is trying to keep up with the trend by offering the XRAY pseudo-crossover (from 549,900 rubles) and lifted station wagons - Lada Kalina Cross (465,800 rubles) and Lada Largus Cross(from 664,900 rubles). Cross-versions of Togliatti station wagons may well become an alternative to an all-wheel drive SUV if you drive around the city and to the country. And the payload will be transported much more. In addition, an even more spacious one is on the way.

The sedans from Tolyatti have a lot of ground clearance too. According to this indicator, they can compete with most crossovers.

So before you buy a crossover, you can consider an alternative in the form of cheaper lifted hatchbacks and sedans.

capacity

If you drive mainly around the city and to the country, you can consider such a body type as a liftback.

I want to big trunk, good ground clearance and four-wheel drive? For example, Skoda offers station wagons and. Of course, they are more expensive than most crossovers, so they are more suitable as an alternative to representatives of the premium SUV segment.

So what's the bottom line? For comparison, we have collected data on the most popular models on the market in one table. Knowing what qualities your private car, that is, what ground clearance, trunk volume and drive type are really needed, you can choose for yourself best option. Now take a look at the right column - can you imagine how much you can save?

Model name	Market positioning	Drive unit	power unit	Ground clearance, mm (ZR measurements in brackets)	Trunk volume, l(measurements in parentheses)	Price from, rub.
	crossover	Front	2 l (146 hp), M6
	crossover		2 l (149 hp), M6
	crossover		1.6 (123 hp), М6
	crossover	Front	1.6 (123 hp), М6
	B-class sedan	Front	1.6 (123 hp), М6
	crossover		2 l (143 hp), M6
	crossover	Front	1.6 L (114 HP), M5
	B-class sedan	Front	1.6 (82 hp), М5
Renault Sandero stepway	Lifted B-class hatchback	Front	1.6 (82 hp), М5
	crossover	Front	1.5 (106 hp), М5
Lada Largus Cross	Lifted station wagon (B+)	Front	1.6 (102 hp), М5
	B-class liftback	Front	1.6 (90 hp), M5
	B-class hatchback	Front	1.6 (87 hp), M5
	B-class sedan	Front	1.6 (90 hp), M5

* For engine protection;
** AVTOVAZ indicates ground clearance at full load;

*** In a five-seat version.
Of course, the choice of a car when buying is influenced by many nuances: for example, do you need an automatic transmission and what type of automatic transmission to prefer. The level of equipment, comfort, etc. is also important. That's right. We wanted to pay attention to the image of crossovers, created mainly by marketers. In comparison with reality, it is, to put it mildly, distorted.

In other words, when choosing a crossover, do not think that you will get roomy interior and enviable geometric passability. According to these indicators, there are plenty of alternatives to the crossover. In most cases, they are also cheaper. You can choose sedans, lifted hatchbacks or station wagons. The latter are the least popular among hijackers, which means that you can save money on buying an insurance policy. And in maintenance (for example, washing the body), all of the listed options, as a rule, are cheaper than crossovers.

A four-wheel drive car is now taken for granted: all-wheel drive, supposedly, provides great safety on the road and self-confidence. That is why, if there is money, we buy all-wheel drive crossovers for ourselves and for our wives. However, there are quite a few all-wheel drive systems, even in the first approximation, and they are fundamentally different from each other.

When choosing a car and aiming for “all-wheel drive”, you need to have a very good idea of ​​where and why the car will be used. Probably, 90% of buyers are not going to move off the normal road into forests, fields, as well as climb mountains and cross fords. Why do you need a car with all-wheel drive? Firstly, it gives confidence during the rain on slippery road; secondly, they buy a car with an eye to long winter operation; finally, with all-wheel drive it is easier to get off the asphalt and drive half a kilometer to the dacha on a dirt road and over bumps.

The simplest thing to remember and then close this article: the above three tasks are completely solved by a car with a drive on only one axle. It is desirable, however, that it be with a manual transmission. Well, more clearance would be nice.

Let's say this solution to the problem does not satisfy you. Then the second consideration: all-wheel drive crossover is not at all equal to a real SUV. The wheels of these cars are set in motion, let's say, fundamentally different ways. And third: yes, the indicated need for all-wheel drive can be met by buying a crossover. It’s just that you don’t need to travel on real off-road on such a car. And on the road - do not get carried away with speed.

So, how is the all-wheel drive of the crossover arranged in general terms. Almost always you drive such a car in ... mono-drive mode, only one axle works for movement. Most often - the front, because almost everything is not too expensive crossovers built on platforms conventional hatchbacks. Four-wheel drive appears only in a situation of slipping of the drive wheels - this moment is recognized by the electronics, which connects the second axle to help. Slip in this case does not mean that you stand still and grind the asphalt for a long time - we are talking literally about milliseconds. It is unlikely that the buyer is interested in technology, let's just say that the transfer of torque between the axles - and it is dynamically distributed at every moment of time - is handled by a special clutch. This device itself can have a different design.

Now about off-road abilities: if the scheme is fully consistent with the description above, there are practically none. To overcome the minimum off-road, you have to "hang" additional functionality. For example, the clutch is given the ability to partially or completely block. The methods may be different, but, again, most often this is in charge of electronics. Also, a self-locking differential or a viscous coupling can be used in the design.

Why is blocking necessary? A free clutch (or free differential) will prevent the car from moving if one of the wheels completely loses traction. And blocking will make spinning the wheel that is still able to pull you out. In this case, the clutch overheats very quickly, so you won’t be able to slip with such a system for a long time.

As with any design, there are many nuances. The main one is that the clutch in the advanced automatic all-wheel drive can work according to a preventive algorithm, without waiting for the wheels to slip. Here, a small percentage of torque will always be supplied to the second axle. In other words, you really get permanent four-wheel drive! This is how Audi systems with Torsen differential work, as well as, for example, some BMWs or Mercedes-Benz.

We repeat: almost all crossovers and all-wheel drive have a similar type of all-wheel drive. cars. Pros: indeed, the car gives some confidence on slippery roads. Cons: This same confidence can lead you to choose the wrong speed for driving in difficult conditions. The result may be a curb. Also because the nature of such a car is in a turn - it will be inclined precisely in this dangerous moment to demolition or skidding, or it will be neutral - it is quite difficult to predict. As well as to give the car "off-road", controllability is improved with the help of electronics - the main auxiliary system ESP here.

Now - about off-road all-wheel drive. Here the second axle is connected manually by the driver. On the way, you drive on a monodrive, and if you need to move to some problematic area, you turn on the full one yourself. There is no inter-axle differential, so the locking of one of the inter-wheel differentials must be present. And, of course, all-wheel drive with such a scheme must be immediately turned off on the road - it is not designed to work at high speeds.

Finally, a classic of the genre - an honest four-wheel drive. Ideally, these are not just three differentials - an interaxle and two interwheels, but also a downshift and all locks. And, of course, auxiliary electronics. With such a set of properties, the car, indeed, can both stand on the road and overcome impassability.

We will separately mention extremely advanced systems: for example, Super Select Mitsubishi allows you to choose from many modes of operation of the all-wheel drive such that it is suitable for both the track and off-road. Some Jeep models can be ordered with significantly different types of all-wheel drive. Finally, the systems Subaru Impreza WRX STi or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution are each worthy of a separate large article.

Winter is coming, and with it ice, snowdrifts and snowfalls. In such conditions, on a car with a 4x4 wheel formula, you feel much more confident on the road. Regardless of whether the four-wheel drive is permanent or plug-in, with it the car has better handling (especially if the car is heavy), the likelihood of slipping is reduced and the cross-country ability is increased. The choice in favor of crossovers, compared to sedans or hatchbacks, can still be justified by a higher ground clearance that allows you to overcome snow drifts. And compared to SUVs, crossovers use less fuel and many look more stylish.

Even in such a narrow price range - up to a million rubles - there are enough crossovers with all-wheel drive. Some brands within this amount you can buy the maximum configuration with options. And some just fit the basic version. In any case, each manufacturer implements its own approach: for some, appearance is more important, for some - engineering solutions, and someone is trying to make a decent car with minimum price. So, here are the crossovers on which it will be more comfortable to move in winter.

Renault Duster

Renault Duster Photo: AiF / Irina Zverkova

• Initial cost: 529 500 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4315 / 1822 / 1625 mm
• Power point: Gas engine 1.6 l, 102 hp, 145 Nm + 6 speed manual
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 s
• Max Speed: 158 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 8.2 liters per 100 km

Deserved Russian bestseller, based on the Romanian Dacia Duster. Immediately after the release of the queue for budget models, it was six months, but now you can already buy a car Russian assembly for a much shorter period. In addition to the specified 1.6 engine, there are also versions with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a 1.5-liter diesel engine.

Chery Tiggo. Photo: Chery Press Service

• Initial cost: 659 900 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4285 / 1765 / 1715 mm
• Power plant: petrol engine 2.0 l, 136 hp, 180 Nm + 5 speed manual
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12 s
• Maximum speed: 175 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 9.1 liters per 100 km

A typical Chinese crossover based on the Toyota RAV4. The all-wheel drive version can only be in one configuration - the maximum. Therefore, the car has a fairly large arsenal of various equipment, but at the same time, fabric, plastic and mechanical settings are in the cabin.

GreatwallHover H5

Great wall hover H5. Photo: Irito press service

• Initial cost: 699 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4649 / 1810 / 1745 mm
• Power plant: gasoline engine 2.4 l, 136 hp, 205 Nm + manual transmission
• Acceleration 0-100 km / h: no data
• Maximum speed: 170 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 9.4 liters per 100 km

One of the most popular Chinese crossovers on Russian market, which has already passed one update. Three basic configurations are available: two of them with gasoline engines and one with a 1.6 liter diesel. The latter option can also be equipped automatic transmission gears. Already in basic configuration the car has a power steering, rain and light sensors, a rear-view camera and parking sensors, a 7-inch multimedia system screen.

Suzuki SX4. Photo: Suzuki press service

• Initial cost: 709 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4150 / 1755 / 1605 mm
• Power plant: gasoline engine 1.6 l, 112 hp, 150 Nm + 5 speed manual
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 s
• Max speed: 185 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 6.8 liters per 100 km

This crossover inherited the off-road genes of the Japanese manufacturer, while it is a compact urban hatchback. The car is distinguished by increased attention to safety, for which electronic ABS systems, brake force distribution (EBD), power emergency braking(BAF), as well as some design solutions.

ssangyong actyon. Photo: SsangYong Press Service

• Initial cost: 869 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4410 / 1830 / 1675 mm
• Power plant: gasoline engine 2.60 l, 149 hp, 197 Nm + 6 manual transmission
• Acceleration 0-100 km / h: no data
• Maximum speed: 163 km/h
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle: 8.2 liters per 100 km

The most recent Korean-made crossover from this list belongs to the C-class. The car has two engine options and combined with them automatic and mechanical box gears. The crossover has five configuration options, of which only Original versions cost up to a million. In the basic version, it is already equipped with air conditioning, heated seats, electric and heated mirrors, as well as cruise control and other options.

Opel Moka. Photo: GM press service

• Initial cost: 895 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4278 / 1658 / 1777 mm
• Power plant: gasoline engine A 1.4 NET 140 hp 200 Nm + 6MKPP + AWD
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 s
• Maximum speed: 195 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 6.4 liters per 100 km

The class B compact crossover is based on the GM Gamma 2 platform, on which the new Chevrolet Aveo. But, despite this relationship, the car is equipped with plug-in all-wheel drive, and Russian version, assembled in Kaliningrad, also has a shortened front bumper. The AWD version starts with the Enjoy package, which includes options such as heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, High Beam Assist and fog lights.

Volkswagen Tiguan. Photo: Volkswagen press service

• Initial cost: 899 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4519 / 1809 / 1703 mm
• Power plant: gasoline engine 1.4 TSI 150 hp 240 Nm + 6-speed manual + 4Motion
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 s
• Maximum speed: 192 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 8.0 liters per 100 km

German Kaluga assembly is a typical representative of European crossovers. The all-wheel drive version is already in the youngest modest configuration, which, nevertheless, includes such equipment as an electronic stabilization system, climate control, Climatronic, an assistant for driving up / down and heated front seats.

Skoda Yeti. Photo: Skoda press service

• Initial cost: 939 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4223 / 1793 / 1691 mm
• Power unit: gasoline engine 1.8 TSI 152 HP + 6MKPP + 4x4
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 s
• Maximum speed: 196 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 8 liters per 100 km

The only crossover of the Czech manufacturer has steadily gained a foothold in the market and has recently undergone minor updates, which, first of all, touched the engine line. The Skoda Yeti's all-wheel drive system is equipped with the 4th generation Haldex intelligent clutch and can be combined with a 6-speed "mechanics" and Volkswagen's DSG robot. Off-road potential is enhanced by a special off-road mode that adapts the settings electronic systems for off-road driving.

Nissan Juke. Photo: Nissan press service

• Initial cost: 987 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4135 / 1765 / 1565 mm
• Power unit: gasoline engine 1.6 190 hp 240 Nm + CVT variator+4Motion
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 s
• Maximum speed: 200 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 7.6 liters per 100 km

Very bright Nissan Juke became the bestseller Japanese brand. In addition to its extraordinary appearance, it has a new 1.6 DIG-T turbocharged engine and intelligent system all-wheel drive All Mode 4x4-i, which is starting to enter the medium and maximum configuration starting with SE Sport. It features faux suede seats and a leather steering wheel.

Subaru XV. Photo: Subaru press service

• Initial cost: 984 600 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4450 / 1780 / 15705 mm
• Power unit: gasoline engine 1.6 114 hp 150 Nm + 5 speed + CDG
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 s
• Maximum speed: 179 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 7.3 liters per 100 km

It's perfect new crossover, which occupied an empty niche of urban crossovers. Its main advantages are located inside and include both interior trim and various equipment. Belonging to the cult brand is confirmed by the horizontally opposed arrangement of the Boxer engine and the all-wheel drive system with a self-locking center differential with viscous coupling.

Peugeot 4008. Photo: Peugeot press service

• Initial cost: 999 000 rubles
• Dimensions (length / width / height): 4340 / 1768 / 1625 mm
• Powertrain: 2.0 150 hp petrol engine 197 Nm + 5MKPP + AWD
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 s
• Maximum speed: 198 km/h
• Combined fuel consumption: 7.9 liters per 100 km

This crossover falls into the price range to the brink, and therefore it is different from all previous cars. This, among other things, affects the principle of operation of the all-wheel drive system, which has three modes: 2WD - front-wheel drive, 4WD - all-wheel drive with up to 85% torque distribution, front axle and LOCK - permanent all-wheel drive mode. It is worth noting that the car, like most Peugeot, has been prepared for operation in Russia.