Low-maintenance crossover and SUV models in 2021

When buying this or that car, many pay attention to the price and technical characteristics, but this is not a very correct approach. When purchasing a car, you must also consider how much finance you will have to spend on maintenance and repairs. In Russia, cars that belong to the class of crossovers are quite popular. They are designed for both outdoor enthusiasts and family trips or travel. Crossovers are quite compact, comfortable, versatile, and have almost the same flotation as an SUV. They have strong enough engines, and the appearance is quite stylish and fashionable. It will not surprise anyone that many buyers pay attention to the costs associated with the operation of the unit. As for SUVs, they immediately stand out in the general gray stream. They have a high degree of cross-country ability and reliability. The latter is due to the special design of the car, as well as numerous security systems. In any case, whatever you choose, you need to take into account the costs in the future. Let's discuss which cars are inexpensive to maintain.

But before that, let's see what are the misconceptions on this score. Buyers are convinced that if the car is inexpensive, then further maintenance will be inexpensive. This is the biggest mistake. After all, only at first glance it seems that by purchasing a cheap car, you will significantly save money. Chinese models are clearly inferior to high-quality and reliable cars from a Korean, Japanese or German manufacturer. They cost several times cheaper, so at first it seems to everyone that they saved a lot. But after the purchase, it becomes clear that a low-quality device will often have to be repaired, parts and spare parts changed.

In addition, Chinese cars have less powerful engines and are significantly inferior to Japanese or German manufacturers. This means that they will have to stress the motor a lot for best performance. Because of this, even more effort and time is spent than with competing models. And other motors can give the highest degree of performance from a small motor. And if we have to choose, then it is better to take diesel engines. Although such models are more expensive, then you do not need to spend a lot of money on repairs.

So, an inexpensive unit price does not always mean cheap maintenance and repair.

Rating of cheap-to-maintain crossovers and SUVs

1. Kia Sportage is one of the most famous and widespread models in Russia. Its size is average, and it is quite cheap both in car dealerships and on the secondary market. And if we talk about maintenance and repair, then we can say the price is almost the lowest. The first technical inspection will cost you 6,500 rubles. The second time, they will demand 10,500 rubles from you. Well, if you decide to deal with the inspection or replacement of spare parts yourself, it will cost you about 35,000 rubles. As you can see, such a budget is simply amazingly small, considering what type of car this car belongs to, its technical characteristics, motors, gearboxes and transmissions.
   
2. Honda CR-V - the car is made in Japan. The manufacturer provides motorists with a not too expensive and reliable unit to maintain. This model is medium in size and sells for a very low price. Despite this, it has a fairly rich technical equipment. As already mentioned, the machine is very reliable and therefore very cheap to maintain and repair. But if some part and part of the car malfunctions, then you will have to pay a rather large amount. In general, for a year of operation of the crossover, you will need approximately 40,000 rubles.
   
3. Renault Duster - this French model is the most famous and demanded in the Russian market. In its price range, it is quite inexpensive. However, maintenance with the repair of this car is also cheap. If you try, carefully monitor and take care of him, then you can get by about 30 thousand rubles. In the event that an original part or a part of the machine breaks down, all parts can be easily found at reasonable prices. This will significantly reduce your repair costs. As you can see, due to its technical characteristics, compactness, low price and minimal costs, this crossover has gained unusual popularity among motorists afterwards.
   
4. Toyota RAV4 is a Japanese crossover, which over the years has established itself as a reliable and quality partner. The models are made as simple and clear as possible. And the latest version is made so that the owner himself can change certain parts on his own when they lose operational skills. Due to its reliability, machine malfunctions are quite rare. In essence, maintenance or repairs are reduced to changing the engine oil, brake fluid, pads with discs and, in principle, checking other car fluids. If the car owner does all these actions on his own, then about 30,000 rubles will be spent on maintenance and repairs per year.
   
5. Lexus RX is a full-size car that is quite common in the Russian market. The model is noticeably expensive, but the service will not cause significant damage to the family budget. Older models allow the owner to independently repair or change various parts of the car. However, newer models do not provide such opportunities. If we talk about specific figures, then the maintenance of this crossover will cost you up to 50 thousand rubles a year. Of course, this price depends on the type of engine and gearbox, but believe me, it is not so critical. If we talk about other crossovers, then some of them need more than 100 thousand rubles for maintenance and repairs. This is one of the reasons due to which the model has become popular among buyers.
   
6. Mitsubishi Outlander is a reliable and easy-to-maintain car from a Japanese manufacturer. According to the regulations, this model does not require complicated and expensive procedures. If your car does not have any faults or breakdowns and you follow the car correctly, then on average, you will need about 45 thousand rubles per year for maintenance and repairs.
   
7. The Audi Q5 is a reliable model that is inexpensive to maintain and repair thanks to Volkswagen internals. Oil change and other technical work can be done in many services. And if we talk about the amount for service, then it starts from 35,000 rubles per year. A large number of crossovers and SUVs, which belong to the expensive and luxury classes, are expensive for us not only in terms of purchase, but also the subsequent maintenance or repair of various parts. As you can see, despite the expensive price of Audi, further costs are not as high as with other models.
   
8. Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-known and popular model of the first and second generation, which is highly valued in the Russian market. The car has excellent equipment, engines with different modifications. With regard to maintenance and repair, it is a fairly easy process. The manufacturer was concerned that the owner of the car could do some of the work himself. If we talk about the first generation of crossovers, then their maintenance can be done independently. It will cost you about 30,000 rubles a year. Second generation cars are deprived of such a chance. For their care, specialized workshops are needed.This service will cost you more than 50,000 rubles a year.
   
9. Hyundai Tucson - South Korean model has a low price and medium size. Thanks to its good price and ease of maintenance, it has become known among all motorists. In order for the crossover to serve you for a long time, you need to frequently change the oil, including in the gearbox, as well as other service matters. Maintenance of this car will cost you up to 40,000 rubles, provided that you use original spare parts and there will not be many breakdowns.
   

So, we looked at the cheap-to-maintain crossovers that you should look out for. When buying a car, study not only the technical specifications and additional functions, but also check how much it will cost to maintain and maintain a particular car.

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