The average price of a car on the secondary market in Russia is estimated at 1.5 million rubles, this figure has been falling for several months. For this amount, the consumer can buy a new Lada Vesta sedan with a 1.6 engine (106 hp) in a minimum configuration with two airbags. The most equipped Vesta station wagon in the SW Cross version already costs 2.1 million rubles.
In the secondary market, station wagons, compact vans and low-mileage crossovers aged 3-5 years fit this budget.
Nissan Note e-Power
For an amount of 1.5-2 million rubles, a Russian buyer can go to the free market for the Nissan Note e-Power hybrid microvan, produced in 2019-2021. This car became the first serially produced serial hybrid of a Japanese company. The atmospheric engine 1.2 with a capacity of 83 hp is not connected to the gas pedal and serves to charge the traction battery. The car is driven by a 109-horsepower electric motor, similar to that installed on the Nissan Leaf.
Among the advantages of this model are the instant throttle response, as in electric cars, and low fuel consumption. This car accelerates to “hundreds” in an impressive 7.5 seconds.
Nissan
Owners of such cars note poor sound insulation, the need for additional maintenance of the battery cooling system, and a long warm-up period for the engine compared to purely gasoline cars, which is why it takes longer to warm up the interior in winter. The advantages of the hybrid include trouble-free starting in cold weather, low brake wear, and low fuel consumption compared to gasoline cars.
Honda Service
In Russia, a five-year-old Honda Shuttle minivan can be purchased for at least 1.5 million rubles. For this amount, cars with a mileage of about 100 thousand km are offered. Options with a mileage of 40-70 thousand km are about 200 thousand rubles more expensive.
Honda Shuttle
Honda
Cars with a hybrid power plant based on a 1.5 engine with a power of 110 hp. are equipped with a robotic transmission. Gasoline Shuttles are also offered for sale with a 1.5 engine with a power of 132 hp, CVT and various security systems.
including front and side airbags, stability control, lane keeping and cruise control.
Owners of such cars note that the minivan has a spacious interior and luggage compartment, as well as low fuel consumption. The disadvantages include low ground clearance, which requires the driver to be extra careful when driving on uneven surfaces.
Toyota Corolla Tour
Toyota Corolla Touring station wagons are offered in Russia starting at 1.75 million rubles. For this amount, you can buy a car of 2020-2021 production with a mileage of about 60 thousand km. For newer copies with a mileage of 40 thousand km or more, at least 1.8 million rubles are requested.
Toyota Corolla Tour
Toyota
Station wagons for the domestic market of Japan are offered with a 1.2 engine with 116 hp in Russia and a manual transmission or CVT,
It is based on a 1.8 engine with 140 hp. which also has a changer.
The car’s equipment includes lane keeping and collision avoidance systems, the ability to read road signs, cruise control and a stabilization system.
In reviews of this car, owners note low ground clearance and poor sound insulation as disadvantages, while the advantages include low fuel consumption and a wide range of options.
Daihatsu Rocky
The budget for which you can buy a new Lada Vesta also includes crossovers of the Daihatsu brand, which is owned by Toyota. Daihatsu Rocky 200 SUVs, released in 2020-2021, can be purchased for 1.6-1.9 million rubles. The mileage declared by sellers for a car of this price will be 45 thousand km and above. In most cases, this car is equipped with a 1-liter turbo engine (98 hp) paired with a CVT. The drive is front-wheel drive.
Daihatsu Rocky
Daihatsu
You can find cars with two-tone paint, leather steering wheel and keyless entry. Equipment includes ABS, stabilization system
and eight airbags.
As with other “Japanese” cars, the owners of this compact complain about poor sound insulation and the inoperability of standard navigation in Russia. At the same time, they note low fuel consumption (5-6 liters per 100 km on the highway) and praise the good performance of all-round cameras, which facilitate parking in tight spaces.
Subaru XV
A typical used Subaru XV from the Japanese market for 1.8-2 million rubles is a five-year-old car with a mileage of at least 60 thousand km. This car is equipped with a 1.6 engine with 114 hp, a CVT and a proprietary symmetrical all-wheel drive system. This Subaru is equipped with a lane control system with steering function, bi-xenon headlights with cornering function and a collision avoidance system.
Subaru
The operational features of the car, noted by the owners, include low-quality plastic in the interior and a small trunk. Drivers also complain about the slow response of the CVT when the gas pedal is pressed at startup, as well as technical problems with the steering rack and air conditioning compressor.
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Source: Gazeta
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