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- The most reliable and inexpensive Japanese cars in the Russian Federation
Japanese cars have long earned their reputation as reliable and high-quality cars. There are very few complete sets that disappointed their owners and were removed from production - if there were such cases, then only isolated ones.
For example, in 2010 in the US, after rigorous tests, Consumer Reports expressed disagreement with the safety parameters of the new Lexus GX 460. The car was often overturned. Toyota managers withdrew all copies from the American market and upgraded the SUV, and by 2011, according to CR, the car was completely safe.
Such incidents, with all their complexity and ambiguity, only add credibility to Japanese manufacturers. Buyers are convinced that if there is a factory defect in the configuration, the brand will either replace the car without red tape, or carry out a guaranteed free repair.
What are the most reliable and at the same time inexpensive brands from the Land of the Rising Sun can be purchased in Russia?
The most reliable and inexpensive Japanese cars in the Russian Federation
Datsun on-DO
The cost of this budget sedan starts with a ridiculous figure - 300,000 rubles.
The front-wheel drive equipment was built by the Datsun concern together with the Nissan corporation on the platform known in the Russian Federation - Lada Granta. Serial production of the model began in 2014 at the AvtoVAZ plant. The premiere took place in the same year at the Moscow Motor Show.
The on-DO sedan became the first car of the restored Datsun company, the brand has long been considered a manufacturer of only budget cars. The equipment He Do is intended for the CIS market, but the car sells well in Iran, Lebanon and Pakistan.
The modification is fully adapted to domestic roads, the clearance of the sedan is 185 mm, a reinforced suspension and a shock absorber are used. A distinctive feature is the large trunk - 530 liters.
Already in the base there is a hydraulic booster and a double steering wheel adjustment, heated seats, an emergency braking system with BAS booster.
The Datsun on-DO power unit comes with the familiar 1.6-liter, 87-horsepower four-cylinder petrol unit. with. The model provides for the installation of a single motor with a five-stage "mechanics".
Nissan almera
If you buy Almera on credit, the total cost of the car will be 688,000 rubles. If you wait for a promotion and buy a car "entirely", a front-wheel drive sedan will cost 500,000 rubles. This is a car familiar to Russian drivers, which is appreciated for its reliability, unpretentious maintenance and cheap repairs.
The car was developed only for the CIS market and is fully adapted to difficult operating conditions. Almera has a standard ground clearance of 160 mm and has the best performance in the class of sound insulation.
In addition, the complete set provides for the protection of all major components and assemblies. This is a crankcase protection with a 2 mm steel casing that also protects the brake lines.
Almera was built on a universal B0 platform from Renault-Nissan, but with modified and reinforced suspensions.
The package uses standard MacPherson strut suspension, stabilizer bar and torsion bar for the rear axle. Almera has a reinforced body due to additional platform sheets and a rigid roof.
Suzuki vitara
The cost of a five-door crossover is about 950,000 rubles. The fourth generation of the model is already being sold on the Russian market. The facelift version premiered in 2018 in Paris.
The latest restyling cannot be called a full-fledged upgrade of the equipment - the Japanese rightly believed that the stylish Vitara should receive only a slightly modified body and a completely new filling of the power unit.
After the update, the car's profile has become more expressive due to the installation of vertical inserts in the radiator grille. Head optics and rear LEDs give the car a stylish and solid look.
There are minor changes in the interior - in particular, the 4.2-inch color display of the torpedo, which displays the operating mode of all the main components of the car, sensors and signals.
The Suzuki Vitara has a new safety system - an emergency automatic braking circuit, a lane departure control sensor, blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
This beauty is set in motion by a new turbocharged liter K10C engine with a capacity of 11 liters. with. Depending on the configuration, Vitara can be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Based on preferences, a gearbox is also selected - either a "mechanic" with 5 steps, or an Aisin torque converter for 6 gears.
Suzuki jimny
Suzuki Jimny remains the cheapest body-on-frame SUV. The cost of the base starts at 890,000 rubles. In 2019, the equipment celebrates its anniversary - the first cars were presented to the public in 1969.
Externally, Jimny is very reminiscent of the domestic "Niva" - the same sharp angular shapes, complete unpretentiousness in maintenance and a minimum package of comfort.
For 50 years, the model has been updated only a few times, the last restyling of the third generation occurred in 2012. Jimny received new body shapes that gave the SUV a more aggressive look.
Russian drivers value the complete set primarily for the availability of repair units and ease of maintenance.
In addition, the equipment is considered ideal for a beginner - high seating position, compact size, huge side mirrors allow the driver to fully control the driving process. And uncut axles and dependent suspensions paired with a short wheelbase and plug-in all-wheel drive make the car obedient when driving on any road.
The frame SUV also has disadvantages. This car is not for long-distance high-speed travel. Jimny reluctantly accelerates, shows high windage, easily skids.
The 2018 model is equipped with a 1.3-liter M13AA gasoline engine with two camshafts, the maximum engine power is 85 hp. The pair is either a five-speed "mechanics" or "automatic" at 4 speeds.
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Corolla periodically drops out of the segment of budget cars, but remains an affordable and reliable package. Russian drivers can purchase a new model in a hatchback body from 943,000 rubles.
The last update took place in the spring of 2018 - the restyling was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. They even wanted to "christen" the Corolla in the back of a hatchback with the new name Auris, but they changed their minds in time and left the "real" name to the legendary car.
The twelfth generation of the hatchback is built on a shortened version of the GA-C of the universal TNGA platform, this allows the Corolla to show excellent acceleration dynamics on the track and consistently maintain maximum grip on wet roads.
In Russia, the brand is valued primarily for its reliability, efficiency and easy repair. In terms of safety, Toyota Corolla is one of the ten most reliable cars in the world.
The level of equipment to protect the driver and passengers is impressive even for the discerning motorist. This is the Safety Sense system (adaptive cruise control of the latest generation), 7 airbags, keyless access, all-round cameras, etc.
The Corolla power unit is equipped with a choice of three classes of engines: two hybrid units and a turbocharged 1.2-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 116 liters. with.
Hybrid installations have replaced diesel options. The first of them consists of a naturally aspirated 1.8 liter engine with a capacity of 98 hp. and a 72 hp electric motor. with.,
The second hybrid is a 2-liter 153 hp engine. and electrical installations of 180 liters. with.
Mitsubishi ASX
The average cost of an all-wheel drive crossover in Moscow car dealerships is 600,000 rubles. When buying on credit, the cost of the complete set will increase by only 1%.This is one of the best offers on the Russian market for June 2019.
The last restyling of the third generation came in 2017, for the first time the updated model was presented at the New York Auto Show.
An economical crossover is fully adapted for the climate of Russia - Mitsubishi engineers have been testing equipment for specific country conditions for several years in a row.
As a result, Russian drivers received a dynamic crossover, which is equally good to operate as a daily transport, as well as to go out into nature in a SUV.
Mitsubishi ASX is equipped with petrol engines only. A choice of 1.6-liter MIVEC with a capacity of 117 liters. and a similar class two-liter unit with a capacity of 150 liters. with.
By the type of motor, you can also determine the type of drive - all-wheel drive configurations have a more powerful engine.
Nissan Qashqai
In 2019, a compact crossover could be purchased for a fairly pleasant price of 800,000 rubles.
The SUV fell to the taste of motorists from the first day of entering the Russian market. Easy to operate, stylish and reasonably reliable, the car does not show miracles on the track, but becomes indispensable when maneuvering on city streets, provides maximum fuel economy and has cheap maintenance.
The premiere of the updated series took place in 2017 in Geneva. Qashqai is considered the ancestor of the compact crossover class of the Nissan brand, but the second-generation update was more like a planned revision of the concept.
The shape of the front bumper was slightly changed, a large radiator grille was installed, the shape of the head optics unit was changed. The general impression after retouching the "muzzle" is that Qashqai's appearance has become more expressive and clear.
Updates in the cabin concerned the transfer of some sensors on the torpedo, the installation of additional blocks of the media system, which in an advanced configuration is equipped with Bosch acoustics for 7 speakers.
Since 2018, a delicate blue color has appeared in the paintwork palette. In the restyled version, the ProPilot semi-autonomous control system is installed, the advertising of which has long interested drivers. As a serial system, ProPilot debuted at Qashqai.
The electronic system in autonomous mode will keep the car in the lane at a speed of 60 km per hour, react to road markings and signs, give voice commands, brake and make simple maneuvers. According to the engineers, ProPilot is the first step towards complete automation of control.
Nissan juke
Nissan Juke is another popular urban crossover from Nissan, the cost of the base does not exceed 700,000 rubles. The maximum configuration can cost $ 24,000.
Sending the concept for restyling, it was planned to make a car for young drivers under the age of 30. Nissan designers have tried and equipped the Juke with unique body shapes, which became the highlight of the model.
The body color palette has been increased - today it is 10 colors. Together with the changes in the shape of the head optics, the range of rims has been expanded - there is an option to choose 16- and 18-inch.
The car is equipped with five engine options, the base is a 1.2-liter petrol turbo engine with a capacity of 115 liters. with.
Nissan terrano
A huge gap in price for the Terrano configuration. So, if you buy a car right away, then there is an option to get the basic equipment for "ridiculous" 600,000 rubles. If you buy a car on credit, then the cost will increase significantly, and in the end you will have to pay up to 900,000 rubles.
The K1 class SUV is popular with Russian motorists due to the reliability of the power unit, reinforced suspension and rigid body.
The configuration is based on the Renault Duster base. The car easily overcomes off-road and shows good dynamics on the track.
Toyota Yaris
Closes the top ten most inexpensive, but reliable Japanese cars front-wheel drive hatchback Toyota Yaris costing from 800,000 rubles.
The restyling of the third generation took place in 2017 - the compact city car received an interesting interior design and new security systems.
The hatchback is more often purchased by city dwellers - the car is distinguished by its economical fuel consumption, there is a Toyota Safety Sense safety system (emergency braking, keeping in the lane, parking sensors).
The power unit is equipped with two engine options: a gasoline one and a half liter engine with a capacity of 69 liters. or a 1.4-liter diesel engine.
