Rating of the best SUVs of 2021 at a price of up to 2 million rubles

It seems that 2 million rubles is a lot of money, which will definitely be enough to buy a car. Even an SUV.

But it is not so. Prices have risen significantly in 2021. Now it is impossible to buy such popular and running models as Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda CR-V and a number of other recognized leaders. Their starting price starts from 2.4-2.5 million rubles.

At the same time, the range of cars with decent off-road capabilities remains solid. Yes, something is no longer affordable. But there are also new models that have proven themselves well. Prices for them have grown, but still fit into the budget under review.

It is worth taking a closer look at new SUVs worth up to RUB 2,000,000 on the Russian market in 2021.

Rating representatives

You should take your time with the choice of SUVs up to 2 million rubles. It is necessary to study all the current proposals, weigh the options, objectively assess their strengths and weaknesses.

In fact, the cars available in this budget can be divided into 3 categories.

• Budgetary. These are new SUVs, which in 2021 cost significantly less than 2,000,000 rubles for the basic configuration. Sometimes the price starts at less than 1 million. But there is an excellent opportunity to buy a car in top-end configuration. Perhaps with 2 million there will still be money left for insurance, registration and other related expenses.
• Medium budget. Here are collected models of SUVs that cost up to 1.5-1.7 million rubles for the basic configuration. But more than 1.2-1.3 million. You shouldn't count on top-level equipment. But there will be no basic equipment either. For most, this is objectively the best option.
• Premium. These are conditionally premium SUV models, since they will be the most expensive within this rating. The basic equipment costs 1.9-2 million rubles. You don't have to choose equipment. But there is an opportunity to pick up one of the status models from leading manufacturers.

Since the budget allows you to choose fairly good brands and models, we will not include such cars as Niva Travel here. The emphasis will be placed on foreign cars that have proven themselves well, as well as attractive new items that have recently appeared on the Russian market.

The final top includes representatives of the following brands:

• Nissan.
• Renault.
• Hyundai.
• Suzuki.
• Skoda.
• Volkswagen.
• Toyota.
• UAZ.
• Kia.

Next, let's take a look at the representatives of each of the price categories separately. And the buyer will be able to determine for himself the best SUV that fits into the budget of 2 million rubles.

Inexpensive, but in a rich package

It's worth starting with SUVs, which are initially inexpensive. But due to this, the client will be able to count on top-of-the-line equipment and a wide range of additional equipment.

There is a category of buyers who do not care about the status of the brand or model. It is much more important for them to get not an ordinary air conditioner, but a dual-zone climate control, instead of a basic low-power motor, one of the best engines in terms of efficiency, dynamics and economy.

It is objectively difficult to name the best such SUV, which in the richest configuration can cost up to 2,000,000 rubles. But you can offer a selection of candidates:

• Niissan Terrano. At official dealers, such a car costs from 1.075 million rubles, that is, almost 50% of the available budget. The car is built on the same platform as the Renault Duster. But it has a more attractive appearance, rich filling. More adapted to the city than Duster. At the same time, the Terrano feels great outside the asphalt. Due to the all-wheel drive and the top-end 143 hp engine. from. you can easily get out into the wild, conquer the off-road, and then return to the usual conditions of the city.
• Hyundai Creta. Costs from 1.1 million rubles. Bestseller on the Russian market. This compact SUV is offered with 2 motors and the same number of gearboxes. Front-wheel drive and full. A good car for Russia, which feels comfortable in the local climate and on low-quality roads. There are no particular complaints about the car in terms of driving characteristics. Although in the city, Creta feels a little more comfortable. It's not worth conquering the wild off-road. But for trips to the country or for driving on country roads, the all-terrain capabilities of the Hyundai Creta will be enough.
• UAZ Patriot. There is an automatic machine on the box. Prices for the domestic all-terrain vehicle start at 1.05 million rubles. A decent amount, but since we are talking about choosing a full-fledged SUV, then the UAZ Patriot rightly takes its place. In the Comfort and Lux ​​trim levels, the car will cost from 1.24 and 1.35 million rubles, respectively. The premium starts at 1.44 million rubles. It is objectively impossible to praise such a car for its appearance, quality of interior trim, but it is a real workhorse. It will pass confidently where most of the pseudo-SUVs are hopelessly stuck. Taking a Patriot for the city is not worth it. But if you need a car for bad roads and driving in places where there is practically no asphalt, then this is a reasonable choice. You can save money by taking the Patriot on mechanics. There, prices start at 880 thousand rubles.
• Kia Soul. It is difficult to call this car an SUV. This is a kind of fusion of a station wagon, a hatchback, a minivan and an SUV. But the result is interesting. If there are no plans to conquer virgin lands, but certain all-terrain functions are needed, then the Kia Soul can be a good helper. Prices start at 1.01 million rubles.
• Kia Seltos. This is already a compact SUV. New from the South Korean manufacturer. It pleasantly surprises with a price of 1.15 million rubles. This allows the car to be included in this selection. Looks stylish, brutal. The cross-country ability is not high, but it will cope with the Russian light off-road. An important nuance is that the car was adapted for Russia, and therefore it should show itself well here.
• Renault Duster. A more budget-friendly version of the Nissan Terrano. Technically, they are similar. But Renault turned out to be more industrious, and also better adapted to difficult operating conditions. Workhorse. If you value practicality and durability, then the Duster is a smart choice. Prices start at 920 thousand rubles from official dealers. For 2 million you can assemble a top-build, and it costs about 1.7 million rubles. Profitable investment. If appearance does not play a fundamental role, like the prestige of the model, but efficiency and practicality are in the first place, then Renault Duster rightly takes a place in the ranking.

Renault also has the Kaptur and Sandero Stepway models, but I can't even call them SUVs. These are real SUVs. It is not worth driving outside the asphalt. In their case, there is no question of any off-road.

Mid-budget SUVs

Next, there will be a top, in which you can choose a mid-budget SUV. For about 2,000,000 rubles, it will be possible to take a complete set of an average or above average level.

• Renault Arkana. Many experts predict this model will be a huge success in the Russian market. The car appeared recently, but it is already selling well now. The official dealer Arkana costs from 1.25 million rubles. Nice price for such a car. Stylish, sometimes brutal appearance, as well as good adaptation to Russian conditions, opens up a huge potential for the French novelty. The manufacturer notes that the car was developed specifically for Russia. For 2 million you can take one of the top trim levels, as well as get a number of additional options. It will be an all-wheel drive car with a CVT and a 150 horsepower engine.
• Kia Sportage. With each new generation, this compact SUV is moving more and more into the urban crossover segment. So the last generation lost its high all-terrain capabilities, but received excellent comfort, safety and modern equipment.Kia Sportage is one of the best-selling cars. Now they ask for this SUV from 1.45 million rubles. In the R-Line configuration, it will not work to take the Sportage, having 2 million rubles. But above-average equipment options fit into the budget.
• Skoda Karoq. The model replaced the rather successful all-terrain vehicle represented by the Skoda Yeti. At the same time, Karoq in its external parameters is more in line with the modern requirements of society. From the start for Karoq they will take 1.4 million rubles. For 2 million you can get a solid package, albeit not top-end. Practical, with good maneuverability, and also with an attractive appearance. A profitable investment when you want to take a decent SUV, but also get a normal package.
• Suzuki Vitara. Not to be confused with the Grand Vitara, which was framed, but it was removed from production a long time ago. The new Vitara has moved into the compact SUV category. The permeability has dropped, but the level of comfort, security systems and entertainment has increased. As a result, this is a good car for mixed use, when the driver spends more time in the city. Price from 1.45 million rubles. With trim levels, the situation is about the same as that of the Skoda Karoq. You won't be able to get the top version for 2 million, but the basic configuration will not disappoint.

But there are those for whom the prestige of the car is more important than the rich equipment.

SUVs for almost 2 million rubles

This rating can be called that way. Each SUV costs almost 2,000,000 rubles. That is, when using the entire budget for a purchase, you will not have to count on more than the basic version.

But such cars are actively bought. The basic equipment does not equip that the car loses climate control, a sufficiently powerful engine, automatic transmission and other delights. At the same time, the cars will be of a fairly high level, good build quality.

With specific examples, it will become clear, since people are ready to spend 2 million rubles, getting the most modest equipment option from what the official dealer offers.

• Kia Sorento. The new generation of the flagship among crossovers costs from 2 million. More precisely, 2.06 million. But this error can be forgiven. Yes, there is also Mohave. A real monster on wheels, but its price is from 3.3 million rubles. The Sorento SUV is roomy and comfortable. Feels great in the city. But it can set an example for many competitors by going off-road. Plus, the basic configuration is far from empty.
• Toyota RAV4. A car that needs no introduction. Everyone knows this legendary crossover. With off-road capabilities, everything is on the level, although it is considered an urban SUV. The problem is the price. The basic equipment costs from 1.94 million rubles. But the equipment is modest. To get the most out of the RAV4, it's best to add another 200k to the rated amount.
• Nissan X-Trail. It took an intermediate place between the last 2 selections, but in the end it was included in the number of premium models. Costs from 1.7 million rubles. But buying a package below SE (from 1.9 million rubles) is not recommended. One of the few SUVs in this top, which for 2 million you can take not in the basic configuration. Although this is no longer the legendary off-road X-Trail, it still has a number of advantages, and also performs well off-road.
• Suzuki Jimny. If you are looking for a compact but frame SUV, the Suzuki Jimny is the right option. Prices start at 1.72 million rubles. Four-wheel drive, 102 horsepower engine. Do not think that this is not enough. With such dimensions, 102 horses fit perfectly into the characteristics of the car. Fuel consumption is low, but all-terrain capabilities are better than all competitors in the ranking.
• Volkswagen Tiguan. Costs from 1.8 million rubles. Knowing a certain greed of the Germans, it is better to immediately focus on a complete set of at least Respect Plus. Better yet, Status. This is from 1.98 and 2.08 million rubles, respectively. There is no point in talking a lot about the Tiguan. Great car, but expensive.
• Hyundai Tucson. One of the bestsellers on the Russian market. For a new Tucson in Russia, they ask from 1.75 million rubles. For 2 million you can get a package below the average. But the content is not bad. It does not have outstanding off-road qualities, but it is perfect for mixed operation with driving off-road.

What to choose from this variety, everyone decides for himself.

SUVs are in demand in certain areas and regions. Real all-terrain vehicles are unlikely to be useful to a city dweller. But I really want to have a car with the ability to drive through the ground, not get stuck in the sand and take the family to the shore of the reservoir. In this selection, all models meet these requirements. And some will even pass where other cars get stuck tightly.