Auto News of the Day experts studied the current price lists of brands officially represented in Russia and compiled a fresh rating of the five most affordable new crossovers on the market. The top included models costing up to 2 million rubles.
The first place was taken by JAC JS3 – the cheapest new crossover in the Russian Federation. The price of a 2023 car with a discount of 250 thousand rubles starts from 1.6 million rubles. Under the hood is a 109-horsepower 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The basic equipment includes front airbags, climate control, a six-speaker audio system, rear parking sensors, a stabilization system and cruise control.
In second place is the Livan X3 Pro, priced from 1.9 million rubles for the 2023 “Luxury” version. The front-wheel drive crossover is equipped with a 103-horsepower naturally aspirated engine and a CVT. Standard: multifunction steering wheel, rear view camera with parking sensors, front airbags, video recorder, keyless entry and multimedia with an 8-inch screen.
The third place is occupied by Bestune T77, costing from 1.9 million rubles for the basic “Lux” version of 2023. The model is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 160 hp. and a 7-speed “robot”. The equipment includes LED optics, side airbags, a rear view camera, keyless entry, heated front seats, climate control and a 12.3-inch multimedia screen.
Fourth place goes to the only representative of the domestic automobile industry – Moskvich 3 (based on JAC JS4) for 2 million rubles in the Standard Plus Telematics package. The crossover is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 136 hp. and 6-speed manual transmission. The base includes: alloy wheels, airbags, rear view camera, keyless entry, heated seats, climate and cruise control, as well as multimedia with a 10.25-inch screen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Haval Jolion closes the top five with a minimum price of 2 million rubles for a car of the 2024 model year in the “Comfort” configuration (2025 or 2026). The crossover received a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 143 hp, a 6-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Standard equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, climate control, cruise control and multimedia with a 10-inch screen.
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