Rating content:
- Hyundai creta
- Renault Duster
- Volkswagen tiguan
- Lada 4 × 4
- Nissan Qashqai
- Nissan x-trail
- Renault Kaptur
- Chevrolet niva
- Mitsubishi outlander
- Toyota RAV4
The first month of spring is over, so it is necessary to summarize the sales of the most popular crossovers or, as they say, the SUV segment in Russia. Comparing the information of the new rating, as well as the information of the similar rating of the previous month, the differences are small, but there are. For example, Chevrolet Niva returned to the rating, but the new Hyundai Tucson completely left the rating. Also, comparing with the same period last year in 2018, many models managed to increase sales.
1. Hyundai Cret
Whoever said what, but according to the Association of European Businesses, Hyundai Cret still holds the first place in Russia. In comparison with the February rating, sales did not grow much, but this allowed us to keep the first position. Compared to the same period last 2018, the demand increased by 8%. For March 2019, it was implemented 6498 car.
The buyer can choose from 6 basic configurations of the Hyundai Cret. A gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 or 2.0 liters can be installed under the hood. The transmission can be a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Accordingly, the drive can be full or only front. As for the price, it is the simplest, the basic configuration will cost from 947,000 rubles, the top version starts from 1,325,000 r.
2. Renault Duster
The second place in the rating was taken by the affordable and popular Renault Duster crossover. Despite the leadership, sales of the model in March 2019 fell by 14%, in total 3536 cars were sold... In comparison with last year's data, this is 565 copies less. Experts have been observing a similar drop in sales for a long time. There are several reasons for this: the emergence of competitors, weak modernization and not the most modern filling.
The buyer is offered a choice of 5 basic configurations, but there are also many subspecies that can be completed to your liking. Regarding engines, they offer a choice of gasoline (1.6 and 2.0 liters) and diesel (1.5 liters) options. According to the transmission, a manual or automatic transmission is available, respectively, and the drive can be full or front. As for the price, the basic version, according to the rating information, starts from 669,000 rubles.
3. Volkswagen Tiguan
The first three leaders of the rating are closed by the Volkswagen Tiguan. In total, in March 2019, dealerships managed to sell 3,120 copies of this brand... The difference with the same period last year is not large, only plus 2%, but nevertheless it allowed the crossover to keep the third position in the rating. The model is gradually gaining ground in the automotive market, but because of the price, it is not as sharp as we would like.
There are 7 basic configurations of the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover available in Russia, from ordinary to premium or sports. Under the hood of such an SUV, both a gasoline and a diesel unit, different in characteristics and power, can be installed. In tandem with the engine, an automatic transmission for 6 or 7 gears is most often found, but the option of installing a manual transmission is not excluded. The transmission of torque can be to the front axle or four-wheel drive. The pricing policy of the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover has not changed, start starts from 1,499,000 rubles, the top version will cost from 1,859,000 rubles.
4. Lada 4 × 4
The four leaders of the TOP-10 rating of the most popular SUVs in Russia were taken by the domestic model Lada 4 × 4. For March 2019 it was 3044 cars sold this model, which is 31% more than last year (2329 cars last year). This is not the best indicator for March, but there is progress for the better.
According to the technical characteristics, there is nothing new, the same gasoline engine with a volume of 1.7 liters paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. In total, there are 5 basic configurations available in a different body to choose from, but if desired, each configuration can be upgraded at your discretion. The drive of a domestic SUV can be rear or full. Small changes were made to the car price, the starting price starts from 440010 rubles, top-end equipment will cost from 623,610 rubles.
5. Nissan Qashqai 2019
The first five leaders of the rating are closed by Nissan Qashqai, with an updated design. Despite the fact that the car is only in 5th place, according to the sales statistics, it takes the first place. For March of this year it was sold 2988 cars this model, which is 89% more than in the same period last year (1582 copies). Accordingly, this model automatically became the most popular in the first month of spring.
A buyer in Russia can choose one of 10 complete sets. Unlike the previous version of the crossover, only a 1.2 or 2.0 liter gasoline engine will be installed under the hood. A variator (continuously variable) or a manual transmission is available for the transmission. As for the price, the basic equipment will cost from 1,170,000 r, maximum configuration 1,758,000 r.
6. Nissan Ixtrail 2019
The second five leaders are opened by Nissan Ixtrail. According to the rating, sales statistics for March are slightly lower than their predecessor. In total, in March it was sold 2,790 crossovers this model, which is 60% more than the same period last year (1744 copies). Accordingly, the model took the second place in terms of sales in March, although only 6th in terms of the number of cars sold. The buyer is offered to choose one of 10 complete sets, in the same way as in its predecessor. The main difference was in the technical characteristics, the buyer is offered gasoline and diesel units. Gasoline, 2.0 or 2.5 liters, diesel only one, 1.6 liters. The transmission of torque is carried out by a variator or a manual transmission. Accordingly, the drive will be front or full. The price of the base variant, according to the rating information, starts from 1,401,000 rubles, the maximum configuration will cost from 1991000 rubles.
7. Renault Kaptur 2019
The luxury crossover Renault Kaptur kept the 7th position of the rating unchanged. According to the available rating information, in March the manufacturer managed to implement 2764 instances of this model, which is 15% less than the same period in 2018 (a total of 3240 cars). Most likely, the month of April will show the further fate of the model on the Russian market.
Choose in the Russian Federation offer 5 different configurations, each of which can be upgraded at will. Basic equipment will cost from 944000 rubles, top-end from 1,204,990 p. Under the hood of the crossover, only a gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 or 2.0 liters can be installed. In tandem with the engine, they offer a mechanical or automatic transmission, as well as a variator. The transmission of torque can be to the front axle of the crossover or to all-wheel drive.
8. Chevrolet Niva
It was from this position in the ranking of the TOP-10 most popular crossovers in Russia that changes began. Chevrolet Niva returned to the ranking with the lowest growth in sales. According to the company representatives and according to the rating information, 2,688 cars were sold in March, which is 5% more than last year's statistics. The crossover did not receive any special changes, but the price has increased slightly.
The buyer in Russia is offered to choose one of 6 complete sets. The technical characteristics of the SUV are modest, only one 1.7-liter gasoline engine, a 5-speed manual transmission and a 2-speed transfer case with a plug-in all-wheel drive. 2019 Chevrolet Niva base price kicks off from 553 500 rubles, the maximum configuration will cost from 670,500 rubles.
9. Mitsubishi Outlander
The penultimate, ninth position of the rating is occupied by Mitsubishi Outlander. March sales for the model (-4%) passed with small losses, in total there were 2640 cars sold (for the same period last year, 2760 cars).We can say that the model did not improve, but did not worsen the rating indicators either, holding on to its position.
You can choose one of 8 complete sets in Russia, while the first 6 variants of Mitsubishi Outlander will receive a 2.0-liter MIVEC gasoline engine. The last 2 configurations, they are also top-end, will acquire a MIVEC unit with a volume of 2.4 liters. Without exception, all options will receive a variator, with front or all-wheel drive. According to the available rating information, the starting price of such a crossover in Russia begins from RUB 1,699,000 for the 2019 model. The top version will cost from 2,319,000 rubles.
10. Toyota RAV4
The Japanese compact crossover Toyota RAV4 closes the rating, which managed to stay on the 10th position. Sales of this model fell by 13%, in March it was sold 2609 copies (for the same period last year, 2994 cars). The changes were made to the pricing policy, but the technical characteristics remained the same.
The buyer is offered a choice of 15 basic configurations, from standard to prestigious. Depending on the configuration, the Toyota RAV4 crossover can get a gasoline (2.0 liter or 2.5 liter) or diesel (2.2 liter) engine. For the transmission of torque, it is proposed to install 6 st. mechanics or automatic transmission, a variator is also available. Crossover drive can be front or full. According to the rating information, the price increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. Basic equipment will cost from 1,616,000 r, top-end option from 2,348,000 rubles.
Having revised the TOP-10 rating of the most popular crossovers in Russia, it is clear that the Nissan brand took the lead, simultaneously presenting two main models with the maximum increase in sales. Renault Kaptur suffers the most losses, with an indicator of -15%. No matter what the experts say, crossovers are becoming more popular, thereby gradually replacing large sedans and sports cars.
