Top best cars up to 900 thousand rubles

The automotive industry is quite specific, its dynamics does not always correlate with the general processes taking place in the economy. Throughout 2020, prices for new cars grew at a rate that almost doubled inflation. Of course, this can be attributed to the coronavirus pandemic that swept the planet, which led to regional lockdowns and complete confusion in the logistics of supplies, partly the explanation should be sought in the instability of the ruble, but in any case, the cost ratings have to be redrawn very much.

If five years ago the choice of cars costing up to 900 thousand rubles was very large, today it has significantly thinned, and for many it has become a real revelation. We tried to compile an updated version of the rating, in which we collected the best, in our opinion, offers of new and used cars that still fit into this budget.

The best new cars for 900 thousand rubles

Let's first consider what new car you can buy with a capital of 900,000 rubles.

Ford Fiesta

It is good news that one of the most popular cars in the Old World in recent years remains registered in the budget segment. The sedan deservedly holds the leadership in the list of new cars for 900,000 rubles: for 3 years in a row in Europe it was the best-selling car in its class.

Europeans value safety, and the sedan is trustworthy for this indicator, having received 5 stars in the EuroNCAP crash tests. You can buy a car with three versions of a 1.6-liter power unit with a capacity of 85 to 120 horsepower. There are also two types of transmissions to choose from, a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic.

Ford Fiesta can be called the ideal city sedan with good handling, good performance, agility and high maneuverability. Other advantages of the sedan (as well as the hatchback) include excellent visibility, a fairly roomy trunk, high quality finishing materials, comfortable seats with a sufficient number of adjustments, and an ergonomic interior. There are no complaints about the operation of the transmission, they also praise the car's stove.

Among the shortcomings, the rapid appearance of "crickets" in the cabin, poor sound insulation, harsh suspension and not the most economical power units.

Nissan almera

Today, Almera is the most affordable car in the line of models of the third largest car produced by the Japanese brand. What is most surprising, you can buy a car in a top-end configuration for 900,000 rubles, but in fairness, we note that we are talking about the new 2018-2019 Nissan Almera, which are still available in reseller warehouses, but are at the final sale stage. So hurry up - the Japanese budget sedan will probably disappear from the market next year.

Despite the low price tags, this is a fairly reliable and practical car, equipped with a 1.6-liter 102-horsepower engine, combined with a manual or automatic transmission. With manual transmission "Almera" is capable of accelerating to 185 km / h (to reach 100 km / h the car will need 10.8 seconds). The trunk for a compact sedan is very spacious - 500 liters.

In terms of price-quality ratio, the sedan is second only to the leader, it is unpretentious in operation, like any "Japanese", it has good controllability. There are no complaints about the car's appearance, the interior is spacious and moderately comfortable, the suspension is soft, but providing good directional stability.

Among the disadvantages, it is worth mentioning the short service life of the brake pads, poor sound insulation (this is the scourge of almost all budget cars) and the poor quality of the paintwork.

Renault Duster

So far, it remains among the best cars that can be purchased for 900,000 rubles, and is the most popular crossover in Russia. But you should not rejoice, most likely, by the fall, the basic Access equipment will crash into a higher price category.

You can blame the SUV as much as you like for its poor configuration, but the numbers speak for themselves: Duster managed to become the "Car of the Year in Russia" twice in the compact SUV category. It turns out that the combination of low cost and excellent off-road qualities (which is facilitated by a clearance of 21 cm and large exit / entry angles) is enough to ignore the model's shortcomings, and there are still a lot of them.

Despite the outdated design, the car is easy to drive, has good technical characteristics and practicality - repairs and service are much cheaper than most other foreign cars. The 114-horsepower 1.6-liter engine is enough for confident movement around town and on the highway, and off-road the Duster will give odds to many more expensive crossovers. At the same time, the car engine does not differ in gluttony. Pleases a good level of sound insulation and the presence of airbags.

Among the known diseases of the SUV, there are problems with the power steering, which every second or third car owner encounters, the inability to adjust the steering column and the inconvenient location of the buttons responsible for the functioning of the power windows.

Hyundai solaris

Among the most reliable new cars costing up to 900,000 rubles is the Korean sedan, which some domestic publications call the best-selling foreign car. The updated Solaris is a truly extraordinary car with an easily recognizable appearance, with the latest technological filling and a comfortable interior, which has a place for a modern multimedia system that supports interfaces for mobile gadgets based on Android and Apple.

The range of car engines is represented by two gasoline engines, a 100-horsepower 1.4-liter and a 123-horsepower 1.6 liter. They are assisted by a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Both motors are renowned for their economy. Other advantages of the model include an informative "tidy", good visibility to the front and rear, a chassis adapted to Russian conditions, and trouble-free operation of the transmission. There are no complaints about the safety of the car, the components of which are 4 airbags and a whole set of systems.

The disadvantages inherent in Hyundai Solaris are weak paintwork, not the best build quality, deterioration in directional stability when driving at speeds of 100 km / h.

Skoda Rapid

There was a place in our top 5 new cars up to 900,000 rubles and a Czech liftback, the most affordable model of this European brand. And again, it is no coincidence: with its good looks and modern technological filling, the car has the largest trunk in its class with a volume of 530 liters. And this is despite the compact size of the car and a fairly roomy interior.

And in terms of equipment, even in the basic configuration of the Entry, the liftback can give odds to many models, including those presented in this rating. But, as in the case of "Duster", this is a clear contender for departure from the budgetary corridor we are considering next year.

Skoda Rapid is equipped with a 1.6-liter 90-horsepower engine with good dynamics. The car is maneuverable, perfectly holds the road even at speeds over 100 km / h. There are no problems with visibility, the interior is ergonomic, the sound insulation is not the worst, as is the build quality.

However, it was not without its drawbacks - users note a weak paintwork, too low ground clearance, as well as insufficient reliability of the car's engine and suspension units.

The best used cars for 900,000 rubles

Now let's consider which used car can be purchased on the secondary market, having the specified amount.As a rule, these are quite popular models from expensive brands, among which you can find copies in good condition, regardless of mileage.

Volkswagen touran

The rating of used cars up to 900,000 rubles is headed by the German compact van of the second generation (in fact, the first, since in 2010 a large-scale rebranding and modernization was carried out, which in fact do not reach the status of a new generation). Moreover, for the indicated amount, you can become the owner of a sophisticated seven-seater configuration with a 140-horsepower 1.4-liter engine and a robotic gearbox, with climate control, a multifunction steering wheel, 2 airbags and other options.

The owners of such a model note the good dynamics and efficiency of the engines, the good capabilities of the car in terms of transforming the interior, the spacious and comfortable interior, and good suspension performance.

Among the disadvantages are low ground clearance, weak air conditioning, poor visibility.

Suzuki grand vitara

Those who dream of a real SUV can be advised the most famous "brainchild" of Suzuki, and for 900,000 rubles you can become the owner of a car with a mileage of about 150-200 thousand km of 2010 (second generation, after restyling).

And even if the appearance of this SUV is not the most fashionable, everything else is in order here. The range of car engines is represented by three engines, from 106-horsepower 1.6-liter to 168-horsepower with a volume of 2.4 liters. There are two boxes - a five-speed mechanic or a four-band automatic.

The owners note the excellent handling of the Grand Vitara, the good dynamics of the older engines, and the stability of behavior on the track. Among the obvious disadvantages are a small trunk, tightness in the cabin, poor quality of finishing materials.

Volkswagen Passat V7

If you wish, you can become the owner of a D-class sedan, and it will be a car of approximately 2014 release with a range of 150 thousand kilometers. The condition of the car largely depends on the previous owner, but in general, such sedans are operated quite carefully - the status does not allow traveling on broken country roads.

It is better to buy such a car for 900,000 rubles with a 1.8-liter 152-horsepower engine, it is quite responsive and moderately economical. But if you want a "drive", choose a copy with a 210-horsepower two-liter power unit. The car is a worthy representative of its class, with a comfortable interior, large trunk, excellent dynamics and handling. There are only remarks about the increased oil consumption on engines with high mileage, and the quality of the suspension also raises questions.

Nissan x-trail

In the crossover category, we advise you to pay attention to the second generation Japanese SUV, produced during 2007-2013. For 900 thousand rubles, you can buy a car produced in 2011-2012 after the restyling made in 2010. By the way, in Russia the crossover was sold until 2015, when the car of the third generation was already present in the showrooms. Among the features of the car, it should be noted a large trunk with two drawers and a full-fledged underfloor with space for a spare wheel.

A variant of a car with a turbodiesel is quite difficult to find, so that remains either a 141-horsepower two-liter power unit, or a 169-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, which, along with excellent dynamics, demonstrates a high "gluttony".

The owners of the crossover note the comfort of the cabin, especially the front, the excellent suspension and all-wheel drive. Among the most obvious drawbacks is poor sound insulation, there are complaints about the build quality and paintwork.

As you can see, if among new cars the choice is constantly narrowing, then the situation in the secondary market is stable. There are changes here, but they are not so pronounced and take into account the purchasing power of the population. The only negative point is that you are buying a "pig in a poke", and it is not known how a used car will behave. You can get rid of any unpleasant surprises only with a new car.