2021 rating of the best used crossovers up to 900 thousand rubles

Choosing a car, regardless of budget, is always a challenge. But at the same time, the process itself is very exciting and interesting.

The first thing to determine is the amount of money. Moreover, it is important to lay in not only the budget for the purchase, but also the amount of money that the owner can allocate for subsequent maintenance, service, repairs, and the purchase of high-quality consumables.

There are many examples of people who bought elite crossovers with their last money, but in the end could not operate them normally due to the constant lack of funds for elementary expenses.

Therefore, it will be correct to present cars of the SUV segment, which, in a budget of up to 900 thousand rubles, will be as practical, reliable and satisfying the requirements of most owners.

Rating categories

To simplify the selection of used crossovers in a budget of up to 900,000 rubles, the final top was divided into several categories.

Everything is simple here. The higher the requirements for a car in terms of its class, prestige and rich equipment, the higher the age will be.

Therefore, the choice can be made in several age categories:

• 3-5 years old;
• from 5 to 7 years old;
• from 7 years old and above.

Any expert and person who understands cars will say that buying a car over 10 years old, especially with a budget of 900 thousand rubles, is extremely unreasonable.

If you are looking for a good but used SUV car then take a look at the options presented in the selections.

All these are crossovers up to 900,000 rubles. But they have their own characteristics. Plus, let's imagine those cars that can potentially be borrowed for that kind of money, but it's better not to do this.

A selection of options 3-5 years

The first will be crossovers with mileage mainly from the budget segment.

Alas, it is now impossible to find a normal SUV among the new ones. At best, it will be a VAZ Niva, or some kind of Chinese version, about which practically nothing is known. That is, we immediately exclude the option with a new car. It is better to choose something at the age of 3-5 years, if there are no increased requirements for the premium of the brand and model.

In most cases, for 900 thousand rubles in the secondary market, among low-mileage crossovers, there are SUVs of the European B-class. There are representatives of the segments above. But often they come with a dubious history, serious damage, or a solid mileage. Since the resource of such vehicles is running out, problems cannot be avoided during operation.

Therefore, we offer a selection of crossovers that are no more than 3-5 years old from the date of release, and they fit perfectly into the specified budget.

• Nissan Terrano. It is possible that the car will still be under warranty. Within 900 thousand, you can definitely take a very rich package. The mileage will be no more than 80 thousand kilometers. You can take it with 100 thousand, but in top-end equipment. Be sure that up to 130-150 thousand km, there will be no special hassle with this car. The main thing is to initially choose a worthy copy.
  
• Renault Kaptur. Everything that has been said about the Terrano can be attributed to the French Kaptur crossover from Renault. After all, the machines have the same platform. You can choose a version with a 2.0-liter engine and automatic transmission. Add 100 thousand rubles and you are guaranteed to get the top package. Don't look at the version with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km. For that kind of money, there are 50-80 thousand in excellent condition under warranty.
  
• Hyundai Creta. One of the bestsellers on the Russian market. The Korean crossover has a solid resource and reliability. It is not inferior in this component to the previous version. But there is a nuance. The model is liquid. It does not lose value as quickly as Terrano or Kaptur. Therefore, for 900 thousand rubles, it is more difficult to find a version in a rich configuration. But options with basic and medium equipment for every taste.
  
• Suzuki Vitara. Option for those who value Japanese reliability and quality. But I am ready to make concessions in terms of equipment, taking a car of small age and with minimal mileage. Don't count on more than a basic naturally aspirated engine. But there is an opportunity to find an all-wheel drive version.
  
• Skoda Yeti. The car has been discontinued since 2017. But there is an excellent opportunity to find samples of recent years up to 900 thousand rubles of the budget. If someone is confused by the DSG box, then throw doubts away. In these crossovers, released after 2014, the box is excellent and reliable. These are not the old DSGs that are talked about so much. Avoid the 1.8 TSI engine. There is a lot of oil. But the options with 1.2 and 1.4 TSI are optimal. It is only important to fill the Yeti with high quality fuel.
  
• Nissan Qashqai. For 900 thousand, you can try to grab a good Qashqai of the latest generation. There won't be much choice for motors. The car is compact, but the most it for the city. The variator is not the most reliable. Be prepared for problems with him. A popular choice for ladies and families, where a woman and a man are driving. Qashqai is dynamic and economical.
  
• Ford Kuga. An excellent SUV with a spacious interior and a solid trunk. Low liquidity. Therefore it is easy to buy, but much harder to sell. Among the options on a preselective robot and a conventional machine, it is better to take the latter. True, a 2.5-liter engine is paired with an automatic transmission, and the robot is combined with a 1.6-liter turbo engine. The Ford Kuga is doing well in the Russian winter. A very reliable and loyal assistant.
  

Decent options for your money.

But there are those to whom these machines seem too budgetary, simple, or compact. I want something more.

In this case, you will have to sacrifice age.

Rating among crossovers 5-7 years

If a buyer decides on a car that is more than 5 years old, with a budget of 900 thousand rubles, a huge number of options will instantly appear. To begin with, these are all the same cars that were in the previous selection, but already in top trim levels.

Or more modest in equipment, but already C-class crossovers are available. There are even premium models, cars with a 7-seater saloon.

Experts advise to spend money wisely and not choose a frankly cramped BMW X1 for 900 thousand, or a very expensive Audi Q3 to maintain. Buying such machines, a person exposes himself to enormous risks. A number of copies are in a terrible state, but all defects are skillfully hidden by the sellers. And in terms of practicality, rational operation, no BMW or Audi can compare with those crossovers that were included in the selection.

Here the list of potential candidates for a purchase with a budget of 900,000 rubles looks like this.

• Mitsubishi Outlander. A good car with decent performance, driving capabilities, high ground clearance. Japanese quality and reliability. But you won't be able to get a particularly rich package bundle. If this is not fundamentally important, then go in search of a successful specimen.
  
• Hyundai Santa Fe. You can also take the Grand Santa Fe if you need a 7-seater cabin. Not very economical, but roomy and strong. There are no special problems with operation and maintenance. Only automatic or classic mechanics. Avoid robots and variators.
  
• Kia Sorento. A popular and demanded car. It is well sold and bought in the secondary market. A sufficient number of live specimens are offered. Due to the peculiarities of appearance and technical characteristics, Sorento is more often sold after people over 40 years old. Therefore, you should not be afraid because of a heavily worn engine or a platform overloaded from extreme driving.
  
• Nissan X-Trail. A suitable option, which cannot be said about the Nissan Murrano. A very voluminous engine that does not run at all. And it consumes a lot of fuel. The X-Trail has smaller engines, plus fuel economy. You will find fresh options according to the mileage.
  
• Kia Sportage. For a compact yet practical urban crossover take a look at the Sportage. A very adequate and rational solution. Not on the variator.The classic machine is just that. Or a mechanic, if you are ready in a big city to constantly change gears manually.
  
• Land Rover Freelander. Surprisingly, this crossover is devoid of increased attention to its person. But in vain. Yes, Land Rover fans don't consider it theirs at all. But don't listen. The main thing here is different. The car was built on a Mondeo chassis. No complicated air suspensions and body position sensors. Plus, there were economical diesel and gasoline engines under the hood. They require a minimum of attention to themselves. Electronics is considered a weak point. But if there are breakdowns, then they are inexpensive and can be eliminated by any sensible electrician.
  

In general, the list of worthy candidates does not end on this list.

Yes, you have to make an effort and spend more time to find good examples among the following crossovers. But this is quite realistic, especially when there is an opportunity to throw another 50-100 thousand rubles.

In addition to the list presented, it is worth adding the following machines:

If you have your eye on General Motors products, then be careful. Just 5-7 years ago, automatic transmissions of not the best quality were installed on cars. Certain difficulties may arise with them. But in general they are very worthy candidates.

A selection of SUVs 7-10 years old

Don't look for a crossover if it's over 10 years old. This is already a critical point. A large number of sores begin to appear. Even the most reliable specimens fail.

If you raise the age restrictions, with a budget of 900 thousand rubles, you can potentially find a car of any class and level.

But do not count on ideal technical conditions and runs less than 150 thousand km. These are illusions.

Also give up the idea of ​​looking for such crossovers:

• BMW X5.
• Mercedes GL.
• BMW X6.
• Range Rover.
• Porsche Cayenne.
• Audi Q7 etc.

Finding them in good condition is a lottery, and in 95% of cases you will lose. With such a budget, it is better not to approach such crossovers.

To begin with, go back to the previous selection, but increase the requirements in terms of equipment and engines.

If you want something more elite and premium, then for 900 thousand rubles you can take a closer look at the following crossovers:

These are universal premium solutions.

If the goal is a premium crossover that everyone will look at and turn around, then a more or less reasonable solution would be:

Yes, they are not without their weak points. But on the other hand, they are very reliable and eye-catching. Good in terms of dynamics and fuel consumption.

For repairs and maintenance, you will have to spend significantly less money in comparison with their older brothers. But renovation work cannot be avoided. Age will already make itself felt.

We also offer separate crossover options for those who need the largest and most capacious cars. These are actually SUVs. But the agreed budget fits:

All three cars are Japanese. They are very reliable, and they do not impose increased requirements in service.

When choosing a used crossover, it is important to realistically assess not only the amount of money allocated for the purchase, but also your entire budget for the subsequent maintenance of the car.

It is a mistake to chase elite foreign cars and powerful engines when there is simply no financial opportunity to buy high-quality consumables, or to refuel the car with high-quality fuel.

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