The best new cars worth up to 1.2 million rubles in 2021

Buying a new car is always an exciting and important event in a person's life. Even if we are not talking about the first car in the driving practice of people.

For many, the real dream is to take a brand new car from the salon. Objectively, such cars have many advantages that make buying a car without a run a priority in comparison with choosing an option from the secondary market.

But the choice is directly influenced by the budget that the buyer has at his disposal. Today, cars are aimed at up to 1,200,000 rubles. This is not a bad amount, even with a noticeable increase in transport prices for 2020-2021, there is still a decent number of noteworthy copies.

Who was out of rating

Finding cars under 1,200,000 rubles in 2021 is not a problem. There are a huge number of options.

There are cars that fit into this budget just a year ago. At least in the basic configuration. But already now, as of April 2021, they were not among the favorites. Here you will have to move to the budget up to 1.4-1.5 million rubles.

Also, frankly budget models were excluded from the list of candidates for getting into the top 10. That is, those that in the basic version cost literally 500-600 thousand, and for 1 million you can take a complete set and all additional options. Alas, these are cars of a low price segment with all that it implies.

Potentially, it was possible to add Renault Logan, Sandero, Lada Priora, Logan and other most affordable models without mileage to the rating. But still the budget of 1.2 million allows you to look at something more interesting, expensive and of high quality. With all due respect to the previously presented machines.

Another exception was Chinese cars. The market situation shows that the most interesting new Chinese cars are crossovers and SUVs. But the price of really worthwhile models, such as the Geely Atlas, starts from 1.35-1.4 million rubles. And this is the basic package. It is definitely not worth exchanging for some Lifan Solano or the like of Chery Amulet.

The final rating includes cars that cost at least 900 thousand rubles for the basic configuration. At the same time, there are models that allow you to take one of the top-end configurations for a full 1.2 million. But such cars will be presented, which are definitely worthy of attention, but at the same time, you will not have to rely on anything more than the basic equipment.

In the top 10, we will adhere to the following logic. Only new cars, and they will be presented as their cost increases for the initial configuration, up to 1,200,000 rubles.

Lada Vesta Cross

The rating is opened by a domestic car, which can be picked up for 1,200,000 rubles with almost all options and in a top-end configuration. Prices start at 872 thousand rubles. But the cross-version of the Lada Vesta sedan can be safely taken in the rich versions of Comfort and Luxe.

There are 3 engines for the car. This is a 1.6-liter 16-valve internal combustion engine with 106 hp. with., a motor of the same volume, but with a return of 113 horsepower, as well as a 1.8-liter engine with 122 liters. from.

It is also interesting that the most expensive configurations come with a 113-horsepower engine. This is explained by the fact that a variator gearbox is paired with it. The rest of the motors are equipped with only 5-speed mechanics.

The car itself has an attractive appearance, increased ground clearance, some visual additions to create a crossover effect. Although there is no question of any serious off-road capabilities. The ground clearance has been raised, and therefore it will be possible to drive light off-road and standard obstacles on the roads, and to a lesser extent risk damaging the bumper or catching the bottom.

A good car for different purposes, tasks and drivers, regardless of age and gender.

Lada Vesta SW Cross

Choosing new cars within the price range of up to 1,200,000 rubles, not everyone will look towards the domestic auto industry. In many ways, one can agree with this. But not in the case of Lada Vesta.

This is a new generation car. It has significantly surpassed its predecessors and continues on the right path, earning the trust of consumers.

Vesta SW Cross is a re-equipped Lada Vesta station wagon. At the same time, the car received increased ground clearance, side skirts, special bumpers, and overlays. The initial equipment turned out to be richer than the standard station wagon. At the same time, the car remained roomy, practical, with a solid trunk. The choice of engines and gearboxes is the same as in the case of the Vesta Cross.

But the prices for Vesta SW Cross are initially higher. The most affordable equipment costs 925 thousand rubles. If you want to get a station wagon-crossover with a CVT gearbox, then be prepared to pay at least 1 million rubles. The Luxe Prestige version costs from 1.15 million. The maximum configuration, which includes almost everything. Well, not counting some more paid options.

Kia rio

Thinking about what kind of car you can buy, spending up to 1,200,000 rubles, one of the most obvious options is the South Korean Kia Rio.

The car is available in sedan and hatchback versions. In both cases, it will be a compact B-class car according to the European classification. The adequate ratio of price, quality and reliability makes the Kia Rio one of the best-selling cars on the Russian market.

In total, 10 configurations are available for Russia. There is a choice of automatic and manual transmissions. There are also 2 motors here. These are 1.4 MPI for 100 horsepower and 1.6 MPI with 123 hp. from. Both engines are petrol. The drive is exclusively front-wheel drive.

In fact, only the Premium package goes beyond the established budget. But its price starts at 1.23 million rubles, that is, the difference is insignificant.

The question is: is it worth buying a budget car with top equipment. Probably not. It will not pay off much with subsequent resale. But it is better to give preference to a machine gun and a 123-horsepower engine. The motor is spirited and more dynamic. And the automatic transmission will become indispensable in matters of regular operation in a big city. To say that the mechanics are more reliable and more durable is inappropriate here. Their resource is about the same.

Renault Duster

A versatile and very practical car, which is positioned by the manufacturer as a budget crossover. This SUV is already presented in the second generation. At the same time, the demand for the model is consistently high. One of the most popular crossovers in Russia.

Yes, Renault Duster can be blamed for the small thickness of the paintwork, for not the most ideal anti-corrosion resistance. But at the same time, it must be admitted that the car is reliable, has good cross-country ability and, at the same time, is well suited for ordinary urban use.

Basically Renault Duster is taken by those who need an inexpensive all-terrain vehicle capable of working in mixed conditions. At the same time, the car is equipped with good and economical engines, all-wheel drive, a solid set of security systems, etc. Objectively, this is better than the same Chevrolet Niva or the new Lada Niva Travel.

The current price of the French crossover Renault Duster is from 945 thousand rubles for the Access package. But it is better to choose the Life version at a price of 1 million or more. Let's say right away that a complete set with a CVT for 1.2 million is not available. The minimum price will be from 1.3 million rubles.

But you can take 1.6 and 2.0-liter gasoline engines with front and all-wheel drive on the mechanics of 5MKPP or 6MKPP, as well as a 1.5-liter turbodiesel with all-wheel drive. Although there is a small nuance here: the latter option costs 1.23 million. If you are ready to pay a little extra, then the choice will be very correct.

In the case of Renault Duster, it is better to abandon the CVT box if you plan to really heavily load the transmission, operating the crossover in difficult conditions. If you spend most of your time in the city, and also drive on light off-road, then the CVT will definitely be able to work without problems. But a different budget is already required there.

Skoda Rapid

One of the most worthy cars in the rating.In addition, a budget of 1.2 million can be considered optimal, since the buyer will rely on top equipment.

Think about which car would be preferable to buy, spending all 1,200,000 rubles, or leaving part of the funds for other purchases, insurance, paperwork, license plates, and so on.

For 890 thousand rubles, you can take the simplest configuration of the Entry with a 1.6 MPI engine with 90 horsepower and a 5-speed manual transmission. But if we were talking about a budget of up to 1 million, then it would still be worth considering. But an additional 200 thousand rubles significantly expands the possibilities.

Look at the minimum for the Active trim with 1.6 MPI 110 horsepower motors. The version for 980 thousand rubles comes with a 5MKPP, and for 1.02 million you can already pick up a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Objectively, the best choice is the Ambition package. It also comes with the engines and gearboxes already listed. But only here is access to another set of internal combustion engines and gearboxes. It is a 1.4-liter TSI engine with 125 horsepower. Combines with 7-speed DSG gearbox.

In the case of new cars, Volkswagen's DSG box is not to be feared. All the shortcomings of the first versions are eliminated here. Therefore, modern DSGs run for a long time, confidently and create a minimum of problems during operation. Maintenance is more difficult than that of an automatic transmission, but at the same time DSG has a number of unique advantages and capabilities.

Volkswagen Polo Sedan

In 2021, demand for the Polo Sedan remains consistently high. Therefore, the car is deservedly included in the top 10 among new cars at a price of up to 1,200,000 rubles. In the case of the Volkswagen Polo Sedan, you don't even have to spend the entire budget to get a good set of components.

In fact, only the richest Exclusive version is not included in the price of up to 1.2 million. Its minimum cost is from 1.229 million rubles. All other configurations, from Origin to Football Edition, cost from 930 and from 1.123 million rubles, respectively. Between them, the Respect and Status configurations were registered.

In terms of technical characteristics, the situation is exactly the same as that of the previously reviewed Skoda Rapid. After all, these are cars of the same class and built on the same platform.

Here the status of Volkswagen plays in favor of the Polo Sedan. The car is assembled with high quality, from decent materials, like for a budget car. There are no serious complaints about the car.

Kia rio x

This is a relatively new model performed by the South Korean company Kia. They took the Rio hatchback as a basis, but made a crossover out of it. Raised above the ground, increasing the ground clearance, added some components, changed the appearance due to body kits, bumpers and linings.

Yes, this is more a hatchback than a crossover, that is, you should not count on outstanding off-road capabilities. The machine is focused on urban use.

Prices start at 1 million rubles. Under the hood are the same motors as the regular Kia Rio. These are 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines with a capacity of 100 and 123 hp. respectively. The drive is exclusively front-wheel drive. Mechanic's box or automatic. But due to external and internal changes, prices for Kia Rio X start at 1 million rubles.

It is optimal to take a complete set of Luxe, Style or Prestige at a price of 1.1 million rubles. The Premium package, on the other hand, is over budget and costs at least $ 1.3 million.

Nissan terrano

If you are interested not only in new foreign cars, but also in cars with all-terrain vehicles for 1,200,000 rubles, then, in addition to Renault Duster, you should take a look at the Nissan Terrano.

These are co-platforms. But the Japanese car has received a more attractive and modern appearance. Plus the filling turned out to be better. The salon is more interesting, more expensive materials are used. Although technically the cars are identical. The only difference is in the shell.

The question is which car can be purchased by spending up to 1,200,000 rubles. Here you will not be able to buy a crossover in the same range of trim levels as in the case of the Renault Duster. Nissan Terrano is initially more expensive. The minimum price of the crossover is 1,087 million rubles.

The Elegance and Elegance Plus versions cost from 1.14 and 1.2 million rubles, respectively.

Renault Kaptur

Stylish, trendy, youthful. Approximately such first impressions are made by the compact crossover Kaptur from Renault.

But the price is quite high. A buyer with a budget of 1.2 million rubles will not have much choice.

In fact, only the Access version is available for this money at a price of 1.165 million rubles. It will be a 1.6-liter front-wheel drive engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The closest version has the same motor and drive, but a CVT gearbox. With the Renault Kaptur CVT in the initial configuration, Access costs from 1.22 million rubles.

If you are satisfied with the basic equipment, then you can take it. The car is good, practical and versatile. But it will still be better if the budget for the purchase of Kaptur can be increased by 150-250 thousand rubles.

Kia soul

The rating is completed by a car that is difficult to attribute to any specific body type. The manufacturer itself represents the Soul in the crossover category. In fact, this is a kind of fusion of a crossover, minivan, hatchback and station wagon.

The Korean car looks really original. Some people like it, but there are those who consider Soul a design failure. The car definitely attracts attention.

Also among the advantages are practicality, spaciousness, efficiency, good dynamics. This is especially true for motors with 150 and 200 horsepower.

Alas, due to a limited budget, you will have to be content with only the simplest complete set of Classic. It will include the already familiar 1.6-liter engine with 123 horsepower. Front-wheel drive, and the box is only mechanical. And all this for 1.19 million rubles.

The next stage of the same configuration, but with an automatic gearbox, costs from 1.245 million rubles. There are configurations for almost 2 million, which includes a 1.6-liter turbo engine with 200 horsepower.

Something like this looks like a list of priority cars that can be taken from the passenger compartment in 2021 without a run. Just keep in mind that the prices for new cars, available up to 1,200,000 rubles, in a month or six months may noticeably rise in price.

Who is your favorite in this price segment? What positions do you disagree with? Who should be included or excluded from the rating?

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