You won’t find cheaper than half a million: 10 cheapest cars on the Russian market

Today, going shopping for a car is as natural as walking to the nearest supermarket for a week's supply of household groceries. The pace of life is changing, time is speeding up, and in order to get everything done, you need to become more mobile, have reliable transport at hand that will never let you down and will perform the maximum of its functions.

Russians are mainly considering cheap options for cars, and we will talk about them. In this article we will put on display the top 20 cheapest cars in Russia for this year, because the demand for cars that do not exceed one million rubles is simply enormous.

List of the cheapest cars:

• LADA(VAZ)Granta
• LADA (VAZ) Vesta
• Volkswagen Polo
• Hyundai Solaris
• Renault Sandero
• Kia Rio
• Skoda Rapid
• Renault Logan
• LADA (VAZ) 2131 (4×4)
• LADA (VAZ) Largus
• Kia Picanto
• Chevrolet Niva
• Renault Duster
• LADA (VAZ) XRAY
• AZ Patriot
• Datsun on—DO
• Geely Emgrand 7
• UAZ Hunter
• Kia RioX—line
• Hyundai Creta

Main technical features

Despite the fact that they belong to the budget segment, the above cars have a large number of features that car owners will appreciate.
Renault Logan sedans are equipped with gasoline engines, the power of which varies from 82 to 102 horsepower. Renault Logan with front-wheel drive provides good traction and minimizes the possibility of skidding. Hyundai Solaris sedans are equipped with gasoline engines with a volume of 100-123 liters. With. With these characteristics, the Hyundai Solaris fuel consumption per 100 kilometers in liters is 8.4 in the city, 5.2 on the highway and 6.3 in the combined cycle. Kia Rio sedans have engines ranging from 100 to 123 horsepower. Kia Rio models accelerate to 100 km/h in 10.3–12.9 seconds. The Volkswagen Polo liftback has an engine capacity of 90-125 liters. With. Volkswagen Polo cars have the following transmission options: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed robotic.

Having assessed the characteristics of cars in the economy segment, you can choose a model that suits your personal preferences. And you can buy the best option using our service.

Renault Duster

Perhaps the most anticipated new product on the Russian market among budget cars. Renault Duster changed generations for the first time in a long time, which brought with it quite large-scale changes in the body and interior. But more importantly, the French crossover retained the off-road capabilities that distinguished its predecessor. In addition, under the hood of the car will now likely be installed a 1.33-liter turbo engine that produces up to 150 hp. power and is combined with a CVT. This unit previously appeared on Arkana and Kaptur.

Author: Fedor Averyev

Rating of the cheapest new cars in Russia

Choosing a new car on a limited budget is not so easy; you need to approach the choice with all responsibility, since it is most likely purchased for at least 3-5 years and often on credit. Therefore, it should not be as beautiful and convenient as it should be reliable and inexpensive to maintain.

Daewoo Matiz

Matiz cannot boast of either large size and spaciousness, or increased comfort, but in Russia it was more often used for work. Of fundamental importance is the cost of the Standard Low Cost basic set - 254,000 rubles. You get a 0.8-litre engine, but you won't find any airbags or power windows.

Advantages:

1. Build quality
2. Minimal maintenance costs
3. Economical fuel consumption

Flaws:

• No airbags
• Noisy engine
• Weak engine

The cost of the basic model is 265,000 rubles.

Lada Granta

The rating of new inexpensive cars on the Russian market is headed by the Lada Granta sedan, which is based on the platform of the budget car Kalina.

The base model with an 87-horsepower 8-valve gasoline engine has a price starting from 483.9 thousand rubles . When buying a car on credit, the plant provides a 10% discount; other benefits are not provided (the price announced by some unofficial dealers from 329.9 thousand rubles is a fraudulent move).

Standard equipment includes a driver's airbag, inertia seat belts and an ABS brake system that supports electronic force distribution between the wheels (to counteract skidding).

The sedan body provides an increase in luggage compartment capacity to 520 liters, but the lid hinges make stowing bags difficult. To transport long items, you can fold down the backrest of the rear row of seats.

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Daewoo Nexia

in the form of the production of cheap cars, introducing a model costing 372,000 rubles . You will become the owner of a full-fledged sedan with a spacious interior and trunk, a 1.5 liter engine. You won't find anything else in the area of ​​comfort and safety.

Advantages

1. The car is not whimsical and quite reliable
2. Inexpensive service
3. Great suspension

Flaws

• Low clearance
• Narrow salon

Price

Boaz price starts from 372,000 rubles.

Datsun On-Do

The sedan is offered to customers at a price of 531 thousand rubles. , due to discounts on preferential lending programs and handing over an old car under the trade-in scheme, the buyer’s benefit is up to 15%.

Cars by default have central door locking, an on-board computer and 2 front airbags . Improved versions offer a standard radio with a display and Bluetooth protocol support.

The list of additional equipment includes side airbags in the backs of the front seats, an anti-theft system and an ESC stabilization system.

Lada Kalina

Which domestic car could be more popular? For a modest amount of 343,000 rubles . you'll get a nice model with a driver's airbag , electric windows, central locking and power steering. Engine 1.6 l. under the hood allows you to confidently and dynamically move around the city.

Advantages

1. Comfortable salon
2. Seat heating
3. Not a bad package

Flaws

• Weak engine
• Outdated appearance

Price

The cost has increased slightly and starts from 343,000 rubles.

Skoda Rapid

A German car for 600,000 rubles is real, and this is the Skoda Rapid in the shell of the first restyling, which turned out to be quite successful. But make no mistake, the Rapid has plenty of configurations, and some of them make it a car close to the executive class for almost one and a half million rubles. Let's focus on the Active configuration, the minimum set of options of which increases the price of the car by only 35 thousand rubles.

I think many will agree that comfort and German quality are practically synonymous. Let's see what Skoda offers us in the most modest configuration.

Lada Vesta

And here is the first domestic car in our rating. Unfortunately, he found a place only on the 7th line. However, this does not mean that Vesta is a bad car, but it still loses to its competitors, although the price is lower.

Vesta is widespread on the secondary market; it will be easy to buy and, after a while, sell it. The cost of the model starts from 500 thousand rubles. However, most likely, for this price you will get an “empty” car with a minimal set of options.

To buy a good Vesta from 2016, you need to prepare about 550 thousand rubles. You can also find a car from the first batches - 2015. Prices for them start from 450 thousand.

Vesta should be taken with a 1.6 engine and a manual transmission - there is no automatic transmission here. It’s not worth buying a copy of the “robot”, as many people criticize it for delays in work.

For those who find the sedan small and not roomy, it is worth considering the domestic model in a beautiful station wagon body; it is very spacious inside, and the trunk can accommodate a lot. However, a station wagon will cost more - at least 650 thousand rubles, since this body began to be produced relatively recently.

Lada Niva

The cheapest car with an all-wheel drive system is the Lada Niva (price with discounts starts from 664.2 thousand rubles ). The machine is equipped with an 80-horsepower engine and a manual transmission with a 2-speed transfer gearbox.

The modernization carried out in 2022 increased the level of comfort for the driver and passengers. The standard equipment includes an airbag (it is located in the back of the driver's seat) and the ERA-GLONASS accident warning system, which is necessary for correct operation.

Geely HQ SRV

The product with an intricate name represents a heavy and roomy station wagon , equipped with a modest, but at the same time economical 1.1 liter engine. Unpretentious in appearance, inside it offers a lot of options - ABS, air conditioning, heated rear window, power windows, amplifier for a price of 383,000 rubles . It is worth noting the presence of airbags and a reinforced frame.

Advantages

1. Good engine
2. High ground clearance
3. Spacious salon

Flaws

• Noise insulation
• Budget trim
• Creaks in the car interior

Price

Cost from 383,000 rubles .

Ravon R2

The compact, maneuverable car has an attractive appearance and a spacious interior. This is a licensed copy of the Chevrolet Spark - most of the parts fit perfectly. On board there is an automatic transmission , a 1.25 liter engine that complies with the Euro 5 standard, airbags, ABS , parking sensors, heated mirrors.

Advantages

1. Compact and convenient
2. Good review
3. Economical

Flaws

• Stiff suspension
• Small ground clearance

Prices

For this model you will have to spend from 439,000 rubles.

Kia Picanto

The compact city car Kia Picanto is offered by the manufacturer at a price of 754.9 thousand rubles . The car has 5-door hatchback body. Buyers are offered gasoline engines with a power of 67 or 84 hp. pp., working with a manual or automatic transmission.

Front airbags are installed by default (side elements and curtains are available on expensive models), and heated front seats, mirrors and the steering wheel rim are offered.

The line includes a GT Line version, which differs in external and internal trim elements. Regardless of the level of equipment, the cars have a small luggage compartment suitable for carrying several shopping bags.

Due to its light weight, the car is unstable on highways, so the Kia Picanto is designed for constant city use.

Renault Logan

The good old Renault Logan today does not look at all like itself in the good sense of the word. An updated body, an elegant interior and even a CVT, the cost of which, by the way, in the maximum configuration is within 950,000 rubles. Very good, but the price for Renault Logan starts from 550,000 rubles. Consider Stepway Life's most affordable package and see if it's worth ending up with an impressive $870,000.

LLogan has never been famous for its low consumption and fast acceleration, but it doesn’t need it, it’s a tall, off-road sedan with a smooth ride for measured driving around the city and some off-road. As for comfort and safety, everything is very good here:

Hyundai Solaris

The budget B-class sedan from Hyundai has a starting price of 780 thousand rubles . (white, for other shades and metallic materials there is an additional charge).

The car received a body with alloy steel elements, which increased strength in collisions. The base model has a 100-horsepower 1.4-liter gasoline engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox under the hood.

A version with a 1.6-liter engine producing 123 hp is available. p., for an additional fee a 6-speed hydromechanical transmission is installed.

The base model does not come with air conditioning, but does have power front windows (manual rear doors).

Standard equipment includes electric power steering, ABS with stability control and tire pressure monitoring, and front airbags (can be disabled on the passenger side).

UAZ Hunter

Where can we go without our old man, who has been sailing the vast expanses of not only our country since the Second World War? Where can we go without our old man, who has been sailing the vast expanses of not only our country since the Second World War. Since 1944, little has changed about it, except perhaps the price, today it starts at only 690,000 rubles. But still, the characteristics of the car satisfy the mass of the population for whom this car is needed like air.

There is no need to talk about comfort in this car; it simply does not and cannot exist in any configuration; the car is not intended for it.

KIA Rio

KIA Rio sedan is offered at a price of 824.9 thousand rubles . with the possibility of a discount of up to 15-16% when purchasing on credit and handing over an old car to a trade-in or recycling scheme.

The cars are equipped with 1.4 or 1.6 liter engines (power 100 and 123 hp, respectively), designed to work with a manual or automatic transmission (6 forward speeds). The plant uses a high-capacity battery, which ensures the start of the power plant at air temperatures from -35°C.

All manufactured cars are equipped with air conditioning with a filter that does not allow fine dust to enter the cabin. There are front airbags and an ABS system with support for directional stabilization and a hill start assistant.

The ground clearance increased to 160mm allows you to travel on country roads. The manufacturer claims improved protection of the body metal from corrosion (with additional coating of the bottom and hidden cavities).

Chevrolet Niva

That moment when comfort meets legendary buoyancy. This version of Niva is interesting, although not always understandable to society, but deserves our attention. The same engine, normal dynamics and up to five trim levels, but we are only interested in 600,000 to 700,000 rubles.

Yes, the Niva has become more interesting, although not much in this configuration.

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo, which debuted in late spring 2022, lost the usual sedan prefix and received a unified hatchback body with the Skoda Rapid.

The Origin starting model will cost from 877.9 thousand rubles. The standard package includes a multimedia center with a color screen with App-Connect function and LED rear optics.

Under the hood is a 1.6-liter engine producing 90 hp. With. Some models can be equipped with a 125-horsepower 1.4 engine with a supercharging system, paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

The car has LED running lights and a front end design inspired by the new Volkswagen models. By default, drum brakes are used at the rear; disc brakes are available on cars with improved dynamic characteristics.

The basic version is not equipped with air conditioning, even at extra cost; The list of options includes painting the body with enamels with a metallic or pearlescent effect.

Renault Sandero

An attractive foreign car from a French manufacturer at an attractive price of only 600,000 rubles, has a huge range of options, various engines and transmissions, increasing its cost to a range from 700 to 915 tr.

The most interesting in terms of price will be the Stepway life configuration, its total cost is 850,000 rubles. Let's consider what set of options it has.

Toyota Corolla

A reliable car with a smooth ride, an elegant body, a spacious interior and a spacious trunk. Spare parts are available and relatively inexpensive. The car is suitable for off-road use, easy to use, unpretentious to the quality of gasoline, low fuel consumption (for different versions of cars it ranges from 3.4 to 9 l/100 km). There is electric power steering, high-quality rear suspension, and standard equipment.

In Russia, models with sedans, station wagons, hatchbacks and engines with volumes ranging from 1.3 liters (99 hp) to 2.4 liters (158 hp) are used. Breakdowns occur only when individual parts and assemblies wear out after prolonged use of the vehicle. The average price of such a car is 557,000 rubles.

The nuances of choosing an inexpensive car

If you want to purchase an inexpensive option, it is recommended to pay attention to models of class A and B. The former are designed for moving half a city, are characterized by low consumption and good maintainability properties. Typical representatives are Peugeot 207 and Daewoo Matiz. Class B includes classic models characterized by good technical characteristics and large interior space. The following brands are popular:

• Skoda;
• FIAT;
• Renault.

Inexpensive basic cars from European manufacturers usually have poor equipment, and some even lack airbags and electric drive systems. The advantage of purchasing an economy class car is the opportunity to get a reliable and modern car that meets advanced standards and safety standards for relatively little money.

Among the proposals of the Chinese automobile industry, you can find decent options, stuffed with electronics and various kinds of devices. For example, purchasing a Chery Kimo at a special price from dealers will cost around 300,000 rubles, and the owner will receive a rich list of options, a comfortable and modern interior.

When choosing a car, not only the issue of initial cost matters. The cheapest car in the world priced in rubles and expensive models inevitably become cheaper over time. Statistics show that after three years of operation, a car on average can lose up to 40% of its original value. Even a car just purchased at a dealership will be difficult to sell for the price paid, and losses in such a situation can reach 20%.

Experts recommend refusing to purchase older cars with a service life of 15 years or more. The service life of such options is significantly exhausted, and repair costs can be significant. The optimal choice is a 3- or 5-year-old car with low mileage, which has not been used in a taxi and has not experienced extreme loads.

The cheapest cars in the world

The rating of the cheapest cars , with prices ranging from 4,000 to 6,300 US dollars and not offered in the Russian Federation, includes:

• Indian city hatchback Tata Tiago , equipped with a digital instrument cluster and an 86-horsepower gasoline engine ;
• budget crossover Datsun redi-Go with a 5-seater interior and ground clearance of 185 mm, designed for the Indian market;
• Renault Kwid crossover with an expanded set of safety options , available for buyers from India;
• Chinese city hatchback Jiangnan Alt o, equipped with manual air conditioning ABS brake system;
• Suzuki Maruti 800 designed for the Indian market a 45-horsepower gasoline engine and a 5-door body .

Lada Niva Travel

New Niva Travel

The new Niva Travel has received mixed reviews. After restyling, the car began to look more modern, and thanks to the special configuration of the front part of the body, it began to resemble the latest Toyota Rav4. However, technically Niva Travel has not changed. Under the hood is the same 80-horsepower 1.7-liter naturally-aspirated engine, combined with a 5-speed manual transmission and permanent all-wheel drive. According to preliminary information, the changes did not affect the list of on-board equipment, as a result of which prices for Niva Travel should not change significantly. Now the SUV costs 738 thousand rubles.

Which budget car should you buy in 2022?

Inexpensive cars presented on the Russian market are designed to transport 5 people and differ in the level of equipment and passive safety. Domestic Granta is suitable for people with limited financial resources .

But when choosing a new car, it is better to find additional funds and purchase a Lada Vesta with improved finishing and increased safety. Polo and Rapid are distinguished by spacious luggage compartments, economical engines and refined handling.

The products of the South Korean factories Hyundai and KIA have a bright design and rich equipment. An additional advantage is the 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions .

If you plan to drive on country roads, then you should choose Renault Duster . The domestic Lada Niva is distinguished by increased cross-country ability and a durable chassis .

When choosing cheap cars, you must take into account the official price, which is recommended for all official dealers (discounts above 15% should alert the buyer). https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIQsAkPJqyA?feature=oembed

Chery Tiggo 2 Pro

At the end of 2022, the Russian market will be replenished with the new Chery Tiggo 2 Pro, which has gone through a planned restyling. The crossover, like the JAC S3, has acquired a redesigned body with narrow head optics, large cutouts in the front bumper and an enlarged radiator grille. A 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine is available with the crossover, producing up to 116 hp. power and combined with a variator. Prices for the new product have not yet been announced, but its pre-reform version cost 673 thousand rubles in Russia.

What can you save on?

If you're buying one of the cheapest cars, you're probably looking to save money, so it's worth thinking it through and not jumping to conclusions. Here are some tips to help you:

• Buy only from authorized dealers. Find out the addresses of official car dealerships and purchase your future car exclusively there. Believe me, you still won’t find cheaper prices, and “gray” dealers can deceive you.
• Please review the packages carefully. Before purchasing, go to the manufacturer’s official website, look at the prices of all configurations and study what is included in them. Some unscrupulous dealers may offer factory equipment for a fee, which would be a clear violation.
• Select the version you want in advance. Sellers will most likely offer you those cars that are in stock or have been in stock for a long time, and these may be the most complete configurations. And if you don’t need some options, then it’s better to order the desired version so as not to overpay.
• Do not buy additional equipment in the showroom. In any case, you will need such equipment as floor mats, an alarm system, mud flaps, a video recorder, and winter tires, but it is better to buy them not at a car dealership, but in specialized stores and services, where they can be 2 times cheaper.

We reviewed the new cheapest cars in Russia for 2019, but the rating can be continued further, but all other models will cost more than 1 million rubles, if you are interested in them, go to another page of our website.

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Daewoo Nexia (from RUB 450,000)

A classic inexpensive family car, the Uzbek Lada is practically a licensed copy of a South Korean car.

In fact, Daewoo Nexia has an even deeper pedigree - its prototype was the Opel Kadett, which received the “best car in Europe” prize in 1985.

The design, refined over 30 years, neat assembly and thoughtful design solutions still attract buyers.

Unfortunately, the car is not very suitable for Russian roads. However, with careful operation, the advantages of a well-deserved car fully justify the retail price of 450 thousand rubles at a car dealership.

India - Suzuki Maruti Alto - from $4,132 / from 261,232 thousand rubles

Indian automaker Maruti launched this model based on Suzuki. People call it the Indian Volkswagen. The budget front-wheel drive car is equipped with a three-cylinder engine with a volume of 0.8 liters and a power of 48 horses. The car uses a five-speed manual transmission, and the most expensive version has air conditioning and an airbag. In order to save on production, each part of the Suzuki Alto was made 1 g smaller than usual. Cheap and cheerful!