Already more than 35 million cars travel on the roads of our country. Thinking about buying an iron horse, many Russians prefer certain brands and models. As before, the main benchmark remains the affordability of the car, and only then its technical characteristics and design. Autonews.ru Internet portal has published a list that includes the most popular cars of 2012.
The main criterion for compiling the rating was the sales volume of a particular model for 10 months of the current year. In recent years, car sales have grown rapidly, this is due not only to increasing the purchasing power of citizens, but also to the opening of many car buying services. We bring to your attention the most popular automobile top ten in Russia.
10. Renault Logan (sales for 10 months of 2012 - 51377 units)
One of the most budgetary B-class foreign cars is going for the Russians at the Avtoframos Moscow plant. In 2012, an updated version of Logan appeared on the market. The cost of the car starts from 339 thousand rubles. For this money, a person receives a car with a 1.4-liter engine (75 hp) and a mechanical transmission. The most expensive version of the Prestige costs 488 thousand rubles and is equipped with a 1.6 liter engine (103 hp) and an automatic transmission.
9. Chevrolet Cruze (52312 pcs.)
The popular car is available as a sedan or 5-door hatchback. Cruze has been sold in Russia since 2009. The model is designed to replace Lacetti and is assembled at the GM plant, located in Shushary near St. Petersburg. The cost of a sedan in the minimum configuration starts from 586 thousand rubles. A hatchback will cost at least 576 thousand.
8. Lada Samara (55333 pcs.)
Many car owners believe that Samara is the optimal ratio of affordable price and performance. A car in the “Standard” configuration will cost 293 thousand rubles, a “Lux” costs only 5 thousand more.
7. VW Polo (58314 pcs.)
The popular German small car has been produced since 1975. Today, the fifth generation Polo is presented on the market, as well as a variation in the sedan. The cost of the car starts from 501 thousand rubles. For this money, they offer a car with an engine of 1.2 liters (60 hp) and a mechanical transmission. Top-end equipment will cost 732 thousand rubles.
6. KIA Rio New (72373 pcs.)
The updated Rio sedan costs 479 thousand rubles, complete with a 1.4-liter engine (107 hp). The top version is worth 659 thousand. A hatchback is valued at more than 10 thousand rubles. It is noteworthy that the sedan was created specifically for the Russian market, in which such cars are very popular. Rio is a very close relative of Hyundai Solaris, the cars are even assembled at one factory.
5. Ford Focus (75063 pcs.)
Focus has become almost a national car for the Russians. The model is offered on the market in different body styles and with a wide selection of trim levels. A hatchback with a 1.6 liter engine (85 hp) and a mechanical transmission - 532 thousand rubles will cost cheaper than others. For 873 thousand, the buyer receives a 2.0 L diesel engine (140 hp), an automatic transmission and many nice options included in the Titanium package.
4. Hyundai Solaris (94308 pcs.)
The new B-Class debuted in Russia in September 2010, and 2 years later, the car is already in the top ten most popular. In fact, Solaris is the fourth version of the Hyundai Accent, modified specifically for the Russian market. The model is available in sedan and hatchback bodies. The price of a car varies from 445 to 624 thousand rubles.
3. Lada Granta (95162 pcs.)
The newest sedan from AvtoVAZ will cost at least 259 thousand rubles, and from the end of October of this year, sales of the “luxury” equipment started, which was estimated at 406 thousand rubles. By the end of the year, they plan to equip luxury Grants with new gearboxes with a cable drive and a number of new options.
2. Lada Priora (105362 pcs.)
The most popular C class family includes sedan, hatchback, station wagon and coupe models. The most inexpensive option in the Standard configuration costs 334 thousand rubles, the Priora Coupe in the Sport configuration will cost more than the others - 471 thousand rubles.
1. Lada Kalina (107069 pcs.)
The most expensive equipment “Sport” costs 427 thousand rubles, cheaper than other standard hatchbacks for 293 thousand. Viburnum has been present on the market since 2003 and, thanks to its affordable price, holds the lead in popularity. Although, most likely, Granta has every chance to overtake this model in terms of sales.
