The content of the article:
- Rating of the best SUVs for Russian roads
- Niva
- UAZ
- Cadillac escalade
- Mitsubishi pajero
- Infiniti QX56
- Lexus gx
- Toyota FJ Cruiser
- Audi q7
- Mercedes ML 63
- Hummer h2
The lack of good roads is an eternal Russian misfortune. And when choosing a car, this factor must be taken into account. After all, you need to purchase a car that can move around without problems on domestic roads. Moreover, one should not forget about the harsh climate and unfavorable conditions in some regions of Russia. In this case, an SUV will be the best car.
Rating of the best SUVs for Russian roads
10. Niva
Let's start with the domestic auto industry. Russian SUVs are great for Russian highways. They have many advantages: availability, low cost, maintainability. In addition, driving through copses and mud is more profitable in a budget car than in a foreign jeep, the cost of which is comparable to the cost of a good apartment.
However, Russians are often dismissive of local cars. The same cannot be said about “well-fed” Europe. For example, in Great Britain there is a club of lovers of the Russian car industry, in which Niva is the most popular.
This passable car is perfect for our area. Many foresters use the "Niva", as they often have to move along forest difficult roads. And for this you need a car with modest dimensions. In this SUV, there is a live connection with the car, as you can hear the work of all the details. There is no such thing in foreign cars.
To increase the cross-country ability, you can install on the "Niva" large "mud" wheels, branch protectors, additional lights.
9. UAZ
This is the most honored domestic SUV. This car was created in the distant war years. During the years of stagnation, these machines served the Soviet Army with dignity. They drove easily both on asphalt roads and impassable mud.
Now there are many new modifications of the UAZ: "Patriot", "Pickup", "Hunter", "Patriot Sport", which are perfect for Russian roads. The owner of such an SUV is not afraid of pits on the roads or bumps. UAZ will withstand everything.
As a rule, such SUVs are not bought for trips in the megalopolis, this is impractical - fuel consumption is high, and it is impossible to use the full potential of an SUV. Such cars are more suitable for rural areas, rallies, trophy raids.
The only insurmountable obstacle for "bobbies" (as the people affectionately called UAZs) with ordinary tires are very deep ruts, since the ground clearance of these cars is small.
8. Cadillac Escalade
This American SUV isn't just big, it's gigantic. This is the epitome of gigantomania, a display of an immense love of abundance. Few cars (especially SUVs) boast a 5.7 m length.
Even a chest of drawers can be placed in the interior of this SUV. The huge luggage compartment can accommodate many different things. True, such a pleasure costs about 5 million rubles.
This car has a 6.2-liter V8 engine that can shut off four cylinders. The car accelerates to hundreds in 6.7 seconds. The consumption of this luxury car is quite impressive - 14-15 liters of 95th gasoline per 100 kilometers. The six-speed automatic can be controlled using a paddle paddle.
At the same time, while driving the Escalade, there is no feeling that you are driving a truck. Even a woman can handle this SUV.
In a word, this gorgeous car is good for everyone, except for its small ground clearance (205 mm). On a real off-road road, he can lose some of his beautiful body kit. But for the city during the slush, this car is ideal.
7. Mitsubishi Pajero
This car can be equipped with different engines. But most often, buyers choose a car with a gasoline three-liter V6 178-horsepower engine. This engine is cheap, structurally simple and willingly "eats" the domestic 92nd gasoline, while the rest of the SUVs are served only the 95th. At the same time, traditional platinum-iridium candles on such fuel can easily withstand 100 thousand kilometers.
Many owners complain about sluggish dynamics. Acceleration to a hundred will take 13.6 seconds with a 5-speed automatic, and a second less with "mechanics".
If there is asphalt under the wheels or a flat snow-covered road, the transfer case selector can be set to the 2H position, after which the SUV will become rear-wheel drive. If ice spots are interspersed on dry asphalt, you can easily connect the front axle, even at a speed of 100 km / h. If suddenly the rear wheels begin to slip on our roads, the viscous coupling will "tighten" the center differential and increase traction on the front auto wheels. If this is not enough, then you can rigidly block the center shaft with a lever. In short, this car will easily overcome all the hardships of our roads.
6. Infiniti QX56
The dimensions of this SUV are also impressive. When this car is driving in the left lane at high speed, many motorists from the neighboring lane become uncomfortable. On the track, this 2.7 ton SUV is docile, performant and easy to train.
For such large cars, the word "cross-country ability" does not mean the same concept as for the "Niva", which its owners consider to be also large. However, in comparison with the Infiniti, the Niva seems to be just a little baby. This car will perfectly cope with mud, snow and other components of domestic roads. In addition, the driver and passengers will absolutely not feel the pits that occur on the tracks. The Infiniti QX56 will overcome them with ease.
The ground clearance is large enough, so the suspension is not adjustable in height. It is unlikely that this car will not be able to overcome some road obstacle.
5. Lexus GX
Introduced to the general public back in 2003, it immediately showed itself to be a strong, comfortable car with an excellent smooth ride.
Although from the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 it inherited an all-wheel drive system and a 6-speed "automatic" with a reduction gear, the SUV is built on a completely new platform. The driver can independently adjust the suspension with a simple push of a button: raise the body on bad terrain, lower it on the track while increasing speed.
Thanks to a frame structure, a locking center differential, ABS, traction control, a hard braking assistant, anti-skid system and other assistants, the Lexus GX is able to overcome any terrain in all weather conditions. Premium and Luxury trim levels additionally have a Multi-terrain Select system, whose programmed algorithms adapt the chassis of the car to different types of road surfaces.
Powered by a 4.7-liter, 296-horsepower V8 engine, the Lexus GX is one of the most dynamic and fastest SUVs around.
4. Toyota FJ Cruiser
And again, the brainchild of the Japanese car industry. Short body overhangs, huge wheels and a ground clearance of 24 cm with a fairly short base provide this SUV with excellent geometric cross-country ability. That is why this car is ideal for off-road driving enthusiasts. And in Russia this off-road is rife. A reliable suspension, as well as an arsenal of various off-road vehicles, help this car to drive smartly over rough terrain.
Even a student will be able to understand how the plug-in four-wheel drive system works. The system understands the intentions of the driver practically at a glance. After connecting the front axle, the traction control system is immediately turned off. When the reduced transmission range is on, the center differential lock will automatically turn on. VSC and ABS will be switched off with antibuks.In critical situations, the rear cross-axle differential can be easily locked.
In short, the Toyota FJ Cruiser will go everywhere. But even in Russian realities, the off-road qualities of this car are unlikely to be fully useful.
By and large, the maximum task for this car outside the asphalt roads will be going into the forest for a picnic. Therefore, the entire outer cladding is plastic.
3. Audi Q7
The bronze place in our rating goes to the German car Audi Q7. This is the first car built on the modular MLB Evo platform, which made it possible to slightly reduce the weight of the SUV. The curb weight is less than two tons.
The gasoline engine easily accelerates Audi to a hundred in 6 seconds. The maximum of this car can be squeezed 250 km / h. It's nice to drive this car. The eight-speed automatic shifts very smoothly for confident acceleration. There will be no problems with braking either. Six-piston calipers work reliably, so any pits can be avoided smoothly. "Ku-seventh" is indifferent to the flaws of the Russian road surface.
True, the expense is not happy. The declared 9.4 l / 100 km can be safely multiplied by two. Perhaps that is why 94% of Audi Q7s sold in Russia were equipped with diesel engines.
Such an SUV costs 4.85 million rubles. But if you abandon the panoramic roof, all-round cameras, Bose acoustics and other not very important options, you can invest in 4 million. Quite a reasonable price for such an SUV.
2. Mercedes ML 63
Of course, this rating could not do without the iconic Mercedes. This is a striking example of a business-class SUV. Representative and graceful, but at the same time powerful and reliable car, which was appreciated by many owners.
The all-wheel drive system, as well as electronic stabilization, will allow you to move with the same comfort both in city mode and on Russian off-road. The electronic "stuffing" of the SUV makes the movement as convenient and safe as possible. At the same time, the car is economical. In short, it is ideal for driving in the city and in harsher conditions. It is often purchased by fans of extreme sports and travel.
1. Hummer H2
Gold goes to this particular mini-tank. No other car will deliver so much pleasure from off-road, swamp, muddy driving. Even in the harshest conditions, the Hummer can handle it with ease as it is its home environment.
With its long wheelbase, it offers excellent roadholding while providing passenger comfort. The wide track and the wheels spaced at the corners provided the car with excellent cross-country ability. The second "Hummer" has a permanent all-wheel drive Borg Warner with a range multiplier, which allows you to pull a fairly heavy SUV out of mud or sand drifts.
"Hammer" is equipped with traction control system, which simultaneously controls the operation of all wheels. If one wheel suddenly loses traction, the system will automatically shift all the work to the other wheels. And this will continue until one wheel clinging to the roadway takes over the entire load.
For movement in deep snow or loose sand, when the wheels only row, but do not push the car forward, the TSC2 system is provided, which blocks the traction control system.
In principle, the Hummer H2 was created to work in difficult conditions, so the Russian roads are not afraid of it.
Let's summarize
No matter how criticized Russian roads are, their quality is still gradually improving. Therefore, any of the above SUVs will provide a comfortable ride. Moreover, often these cars will be used at half strength.
