The best cars under 450,000 rubles in 2021

If, with an amount of up to 450,000 rubles, out of new cars, you can only count on the purchase of models of such brands as Datsun, Lada and Ravon, then among used cars the choice will be more extensive. Moreover, why take a "Chinese", even from the salon, if you can buy a proven car from your hands? Next, we will tell you which used cars with a value of up to 450,000 rubles can be found on the secondary market and what are their features.

Which is better: a new car or a used car

The eternal dispute, which is better: a new or used car for 450,000 rubles in 2021 is more relevant than ever. If you are a fan of such models as Datsun mi-DO, Lada 4X4 Urban 3D, Ravon Gentra or Lifan X50, feel free to go to the dealership. They will delight with a new interior made of Chinese plastic, fabric seats or sofas made of Alcantara and plastic handles.

Practice shows that Asian cars produced in 2021, if they differ in quality, are only for driving on the flat roads of their native Tokyo, while when traveling on the Russian road surface, they crumble in the first two years. And this is not to mention the quality of the interior - lovers of the "expensive-rich" style will have to breathe deeply and close their eyes to the abundance of plastic. Therefore, we recommend purchasing a used foreign car that has already passed the test of the previous owner and all the troubles that could happen to it in the first years of operation are obvious.

Top 5 best used cars under 450,000 rubles

The rating of cars up to 450,000 rubles in 2021 includes the following models:

1. Renault Fluence 2010
2. Opel Meriva 2012 MY
3. Skoda Fabia 2011 onwards
4. Citroen C4 2019
5. Volkswagen Bora 2001 onwards

When choosing a car in the aftermarket, the main thing to pay attention to is the condition:

• engine (checked by measuring compression);
• body (magnet to help);
• undercarriage (we drive the car onto a lift and look carefully);
• the number of checks in the sensors (we also contact a specialist).

The ideal option is to take with you an expert who can tell the whole story of the car "from and to", just by looking under the hood, but if there is none, then go to the service station for diagnostics.

In general, for 450,000 rubles you can buy a "live" car from the category of "sat down and go", in which you will be pleased with the state of the optics, the interior and the safety of the body. A nice addition can be professional acoustics, equipped in an iron horse by the previous owner.

Next, consider the best cars for 450,000 rubles in more detail.

Renault Fluence

For 450,000 rubles, you can buy a new car from the domestic auto concern Lada or take a used car better, for example, Renault Fluence 2010 with a range of 100,000 km or more with a 1.6 liter engine (106 hp). This C-class car is based on the Megane III platform and is assembled in Turkey.

The Fluence model is popular for its spacious trunk, body ergonomics, comfortable interior with good noise isolation and beauty of the exterior. The only drawback is the high "gluttony" - up to 13 l / 100 km, which by the standards of 2021 is just a huge expense, but if you want to feel like a king on the road for 450 thousand rubles, you can just close your eyes to this drawback.

Opel meriva

A five-seater compact van Opel Meriva with a 1.4 petrol engine (100-120 hp) will be an excellent purchase for 450 thousand rubles for a Russian family. With the rear seats folded down, this car with a spacious 400 l luggage compartment turns into a real truck with a luggage compartment of 1500 l. Its main feature is the "Flex-Door_Concept" function, which allows doors to be opened at 84 degrees. And if we talk about comfort, then any trip with the whole family will turn into a real holiday thanks to the comfortable seats and a neat interior made of quality materials.

Skoda Fabia

Skoda Fabia is a small Czech car of the B-class in the back of a hatchback of domestic assembly. For 450 thousand rubles, you can buy a 2012 version with a 1.6 liter engine (105 hp) with a 6-speed automatic transmission, an auto-air conditioner, halogen headlights and even a leather interior. Despite its small size, the car is quite spacious inside and is of a fairly high quality (after all, the Czechs love their cars and try to keep the brand).

The rest of the small car will delight you with a low consumption outside the city (only 4.5 l / 100 km) and up to 7 liters in the urban cycle. The extended vehicle is additionally equipped with FlexDoors and FlexSpac systems, heated mirrors and two airbags.

Citroen c4

The 2010 Citroen C4 model will be an excellent purchase for 450 thousand rubles among used cars. This is a five-door hatchback in a sporty body with a boot volume of 352 liters. A pleasant surprise is the modern interior of the car, which for 2010 is highly technological and in many ways is not inferior to the equipment of budget models of 2021. So, inside the driver is greeted by a multimedia system with multi-colored electronic displays, a modern steering wheel with quick control buttons, good noise insulation of the interior and seats with high-quality upholstery. The 1.6 l (120 hp) engine will delight you with its power and high wear resistance.

Volkswagen bora

The Volkswagen Bora model with a 2-liter engine (115 hp) will be an excellent purchase for lovers of luxury in the style of the early 2000s. This five-seater golf-class sedan with an ergonomic interior can be called a real tank in terms of cross-country ability. It easily takes up various obstacles and seems to be specially created for Russian roads. The million-strong engine practically does not require attention, and the suspension is powerful and durable. In general, if the years are not frightening, Bora will become an excellent alternative to cheap "Chinese" or the domestic auto industry.

Now you know what kind of car you can buy for 450 thousand rubles and you can choose the right option for yourself and your family. Which car from our top 5 do you like best?