The three best cars for driving on the country’s snowy roads were named by experts from SberAvto, an online car buying and selling service.
The models have been rated by users of the service for off-road capability, reliability and other parameters important for driving on snow-covered roads.
Haval Dargo
(from 2,999,000 rubles)
Located in the Tula region, the novelty impressed Russian motorists with the level of adaptation of the car to the operating conditions of our country. The manufacturer has changed the suspension settings, improved the quality of finishing materials. Domestic motorist Dargo can offer heated mirrors, steering wheel, all seats, windshield and washers. The crossover clearance is 200 mm, which allows you to move comfortably on snowy sections of domestic roads.
Geely Atlas Pro
(from 2,208,990 rubles)
Another representative of the Chinese auto industry pleased the Russians with the presence of convenient “winter” options already in the basic configurations: heated steering wheel, as well as front and rear seats, electrically adjustable, folding, auto-dimming and heated side mirrors. Owners of Atlas Pro note excellent driving performance, comfort, relatively good cross-country ability and maneuverability of the model. Thanks to all-wheel drive and advanced automatics, the crossover does not slip in the snow and overcomes snow obstacles, which is also facilitated by a ground clearance of 171 mm.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
(from 3,040,900 rubles)
The all-wheel drive system is implemented in the model thanks to an electromagnetic multi-plate clutch, and the car has six driving modes for different types of roads and surfaces, which the driver can switch independently. The crossover ground clearance is 190 mm, which provides high cross-country ability on a snowy track.
Three useful tips for choosing a car for snowy roads
1. Opt for a car with all-wheel drive – it is better that it is permanent, not plug-in. This significantly reduces the risk of wheel slip at the most inopportune moment.
2. Take a closer look at crossovers and SUVs with high ground clearance (from 150-160 mm). Its value directly affects the patency of the car.
3. Think gasoline vehicles, not diesel engines. Although diesel engines are more powerful, in cold weather they take longer to warm up and the fuel tends to freeze in the tank. In addition, cars with a petrol engine are cheaper and maintenance costs are lower.
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