The best new cars under 1 million rubles in 2021

The economic situation in recent years has not been easy. Cars become more expensive, food prices rise, and much more. Therefore, the amounts that were previously perceived as huge no longer have such an effect.

For different people, a budget of 1 million rubles is different money. Someone has been saving them for years. Others need 1-3 months of work to put aside a million.

Now we can say that a car for 1 million Russian rubles is an option for people and families with average incomes. They cannot spend 2-3 million on a car, but 1 million is a perfectly acceptable amount.

The debate about which is better to take: a new or used car with such a budget can be endless. We will not dwell on this. Better to look at decent options for cars available for this money in the salons of official dealers. That is, it will be a selection of exclusively new passenger cars up to 1,000,000 rubles on the Russian market.

Lada Niva Travel

Not everyone needs new foreign cars when choosing a car up to 1,000,000 rubles. Some are looking for a simple, reliable car with excellent flotation.

Niva Travel is a novelty on the Russian market. The car was presented just a few months ago. At the same time, sales began in the salons of official dealers of AvtoVAZ.

The updated Russian SUV causes active controversy and discussion. On the one hand, this is a fresh appearance, which in many ways resembles the latest generation of the Japanese Toyota RAV4 crossover. Inside, everything is somewhat more modest. And under the hood, the old Niva turned out to be.

It is impossible to call Niva Travel the best car for 1,000,000 rubles. But the model should be on the list of options that may turn out to be a reasonable and practical choice.

Option for those who need an all-terrain vehicle. Not a compact hatchback or city sedan. A real helper outside the asphalt. Niva Travel will be a great workhorse. Yes, no frills, numerous electronics and a dozen airbags. But with a proven engine, transfer case, sturdy body and high off-road capabilities.

You can buy Niva Travel at a price of 764 thousand rubles. For the amount of 930 thousand, the top-end Luxe Off Road equipment is sold.

Everywhere there will be a 5-speed manual, as well as an 8-valve 1.7-liter 80 hp engine. from. AvtoVAZ definitely needs to update and improve the technical component. Then the demand for Niva Travel will start to grow rapidly.

Renault Sandero

Compact urban hatchback, which can be called the opposite of the previous version. The car is designed for the city, targeted at drivers of all ages and genders.

You can get such a car for 1 million rubles with a financial margin. Taking the top version, you will also have money. In the simplest version, Access Renault Sandero costs from 705 thousand rubles. And the top-end Drive starts at 840 thousand.

If you want to get a 1.6-liter 102 horsepower engine with an automatic transmission, then you will have to pay at least 935 thousand rubles. There are also 82 and 113 hp motors. But they are equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions. Prices are slightly lower, but you won't be able to get comfort from automatic transmission.

Renault Logan

Another budget car made by Renault. This time it's a real bestseller. The number of advantages and disadvantages of this machine is about the same. But still the demand for Logan is huge. This is easily explained by the affordable prices, durability and endurance of the car. If you want to get the most for little money, but are ready to put up with not the most modern design, then Renault Logan is for you.

A real workhorse with all the ensuing features and benefits. There is a large luggage compartment, a spacious interior, despite the attitude to the B-class according to the European classification.

It is optimal to take the Drive package with a 1.6 liter engine with 113 horsepower along with a 5-speed manual. If it is fundamentally important to take a machine gun, then it will be a 1.6-liter 102 hp engine. and a 4-speed automatic transmission. From the start, the version with a gun costs from 920 thousand in the Drive configuration. A 113-horsepower engine on mechanics is 65 thousand rubles cheaper.

Lada Vesta SW

A good option for what kind of car you can buy from the salon, spending up to 1,000,000 rubles. Potentially, you can pick up the Lada Vesta SW Cross version from the passenger compartment, but here the minimum price tag is 950 thousand rubles. But taking a car in the basic configuration is still not worth it. Therefore, the main focus will be on the station wagon without the Vesta SW cross-attachment.

Given the rise in prices, foreign cars have to be looked at less and less. And, answering the question of which one can buy a new car with a price tag of up to 1,000,000 rubles, mainly domestic models come to mind.

At the same time, it should be admitted that Vesta is far from Granta and not Kalina. This is a new level model. The build quality has noticeably improved. And in appearance, Vesta is clearly ahead of its predecessors.

Pricing policy remains at an adequate level. About half of the proposed configurations of the Vesta SW station wagon cost up to 1 million rubles. The simplest version, excluding discounts, will cost from 810 thousand rubles. But it is better to focus on the level of Comfort, Comfort Winter, Luxe EnjoyPro and Luxe Prestige. All of them are in the range from 900 thousand to 1 million rubles.

At the same time, you can get a top-end engine with 113 horsepower instead of 106 horsepower. The box will have to choose between a 5-speed manual and a CVT.

Kia pacanto

In the price category up to 1 million rubles, not only domestic cars are presented, but also budget French models. An example of an extremely interesting and cute car is the South Korean Kia Picanto. The case when you can take new cars, and even with a gun, spending up to 1,000,000 rubles.

This is a compact A-class hatchback according to the European classification. You should not count on the increased roominess of the cabin, as well as on the huge luggage compartment. This car is more likely for 2 people, or for 2 adults and children, who can comfortably sit on the back sofa.

Sales prices for Kia Picanto have risen over the past year. But the car is still available. Now you can take these new cars with an actual cost of up to 1,000,000 rubles in 5 trim levels. These are Classic, Comfort in 2 variations, as well as Luxe, and for Luxe they ask for from 1.015 million. But such a small excess of the limit can be forgiven.

The most affordable versions are offered with a 1.0-liter gasoline engine producing 67 horsepower, as well as a manual transmission. From 920 thousand rubles, there are configurations with a 1.2-liter internal combustion engine with a capacity of 84 horsepower and on the machine. So the second option is objectively preferable, especially if the car is bought for operation in a large city. It is difficult to work in traffic jams and at numerous traffic lights with a manual transmission handle.

Hyundai solaris

In general, in the top 10 among cars worth up to 1 million rubles, you can also include a relative of Solaris in the person of Kia Rio. And in the situation with the South Korean sedan Hyundai Solaris, everything is somewhat more affordable. For the simplest configuration with a 1.4-liter engine with 100 horsepower and a 6-speed manual gearbox, they ask from 840 thousand rubles. With the same engine, but on the machine, the car costs 960 thousand.

There is a 1.6-liter engine on the mechanics with a return of 123 horsepower. Here we are talking about the minimum amount of 946 thousand rubles. Well, the top tandem from a 123 hp engine. and an automatic transmission for 6 gears starts at 986 thousand rubles.

Hyundai Solaris belongs to the European B-class. Available as a sedan only. Has a fairly spacious interior and luggage compartment. The car turned out to be practical, quite resourceful and reliable. Hence the high demand, which is supported by an adequate pricing policy.

Kia rio

A relative of the previous vehicle.Both cars share the same platform and also use the same engines and transmissions. At the same time, the Kia Rio is distinguished by its appearance. It is offered in several body versions, not just a sedan.

Prices for Kia Rio from the start are slightly higher. But the rating among cars up to 1,000,000 rubles is still fairly included. In addition, now it is very difficult to find new foreign cars for such a sum. Almost impossible, even among Chinese cars. If you forgive the error of 5 thousand rubles, then the Kia Rio can be picked up from the passenger compartment even in the Comfort and Luxe configurations with a top engine and automatic transmission.

In general, 2 engines and 2 gearboxes are offered for Kia Rio customers. This is a junior 1.4-liter 100 hp engine. and the older one by 1.6 liters and a return of 123 horses. Boxes, respectively, mechanics and automatic. The drive is exclusively front-wheel drive.

Lada Vesta Cross

Another extremely interesting copy of a new car from the domestic manufacturer AvtoVAZ. It is based on the usual Vesta sedan (liftback). At the same time, the ground clearance for the car was increased, crossover linings were installed around the perimeter and some off-road elements were added to the exterior. Inside, there have been no major changes. Only the basic equipment will initially be somewhat richer and richer than that of a regular sedan.

Such a crossover sedan is a pleasant experience. There is increased cross-country ability due to the new ground clearance. And in general, the model is perceived somewhat differently.

The prices are far from low. In comparison with the usual Lada Vesta sedan, the Vesta Cross version has significantly risen in price. The minimum price is 872 thousand rubles as of April 2021.

If you have an amount of up to 1 million rubles, you can count on a Black package with an automatic transmission, as well as a gasoline 1.6-liter engine with 113 horsepower. There is also a more powerful 122 hp engine. But it is combined exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Lada Largus Cross

The regular Largus is positioned as a family station wagon. Here we are talking about a crossover modification of a roomy passenger car.

The starting price starts at 880 thousand rubles. But at the same time, the prices for top-end configurations for Lada Largus Cross from 995 thousand rubles, that is, potentially with a budget of 1 million rubles, you can count on the richest equipment. But Largus Cross got into the rating not only because of the suitable price tag.

The model has a unique feature that no other car in the top 10 can boast of. This is a salon. Standard configurations provide for a 5-seater interior decoration, but there are also 7-seater versions. This is not to say that the third row is designed for tall and adult passengers. It is rather an option for children or teenagers. But how many cars for 7 seats have you seen at a price of up to 1 million rubles ?! The question can be considered rhetorical.

The buyer will have no choice in terms of engines or gearboxes. The domestically produced crossover station wagon is equipped with only one 1.6-liter gasoline 16-valve engine with a capacity of 106 horsepower. There are no options for gearboxes either. A 5-speed manual is used everywhere.

Skoda Rapid

After much discussion, it was decided to include the car in the final list of favorites. Thinking about what kind of car you can buy, spending up to 1,000,000 rubles, 1-2 years ago they boldly called Skoda Rapid.

No, it still fits into the established framework. Prices start at 895 thousand rubles for a complete set of Entry, but objectively it is weak. Here it is better to take a minimum of Active, and even better Ambition or Style. But the last 2 configurations cost from 1 and 1.16 million rubles, respectively.

For 1 million you can get a base engine. This is a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine with 90 horsepower. The same 110 hp engine. will cost more. The most interesting 1.4 TSI is not included in the budget in question.

In the case of the Skoda Rapid, it is recommended to add a little and buy a car in a good configuration. Then it will be possible to squeeze the maximum out of the car, to fully enjoy all its advantages and capabilities.

Although it must be admitted that an impressive amount of Skoda Rapid in the simplest trim levels rolls around Russia. And the owners don't really complain. So there is already a question of individual perception.

Having considered this top 10, you can roughly understand which cars are sold in 2021 at a price of up to 1 million rubles. And already everyone will be able to make a final decision for themselves.

Do you think it is better to take a new or used car for 1 million? Which models in the top 10 attracted you. Who is superfluous here and who should be added to the rating?

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