A detailed breakdown of the costs for the new Grant and a 7-year-old Skoda Rapid with a fair mileage of 33 thousand km can be found here.
Volkswagen Polo
The refreshed 2017-2018 Volkswagen Polo sedan, typically displaying 80-90 thousand km on the odometer, often commands a price similar to a brand-new Grant in today’s market. For buyers in Canada and the United States, this general guideline remains valid, with vehicle condition and maintenance history playing major roles in price determination. Engine options commonly mirror those used in Skoda models, with 1.6-liter units being standard in many listings. When purchasing, it is wise to replace the timing belt as a precaution. The most trustworthy indicators of a car’s actual usage come from inspecting the steering controls, wear on the seats—especially the driver seat and the right rear—and the headlights. Thorough checks in these areas help confirm whether the odometer reflects real mileage and how well the vehicle has aged.
Volkswagen Polo
Kia Rio and Hyundai Solaris
The Rio and its Hyundai Solaris counterpart frequently appear in the 2017-2018 range with a price near a new Grant. In North American listings, most examples run with a 1.6-liter engine paired to an automatic transmission, which tends to be more dependable in daily use than a manual setup. Buyers should prioritize automatics when possible. Options include hatchbacks like the Rio X-Line, broadening the choice beyond sedans and offering a practical alternative for buyers who want lower odds of ending up with a taxi fleet over time.
Kia Rio
Lada Vesta
For the price of a brand-new Grant, it is often possible to locate a one- to two-year-old Vesta sedan with a clean history. The SW station wagon variant usually commands a higher price and shows up in the 2018-2019 model window. The recommended choice is a Vesta equipped with the 1.6-liter 21129 engine, delivering about 106 horsepower and paired with a manual gearbox. This engine is known for reliability, solid pulling power, and good fuel economy. Older 1.8-liter versions from the same era may consume more oil, and models with a continuously variable transmission or the more modern alliance 1.6 engine configurations typically carry higher price tags.
Lada Vesta
- In this guide, used cars are discussed with a focus on undamaged examples priced up to 1,000,000 rubles. This price range can be translated into North American market equivalents depending on local taxes and import fees.
- Behind the Wheel can also be explored in the Yandex.Zen publication for additional buyer insights.