Three-door SUV: a review of models of cars

Lovers of extreme trips highlight among the jeep-door SUV. This category of AWD vehicles has shortened the base and copes with any road. These machines are appreciated not only for the original exterior, but also for a number of technical parameters. Compact base and high power allow vehicles in this class to get yourself out of various scrapes which counterparts do not. Since the cars are not very suitable for city driving, many producers cut their production. To date, the most favorite models you can only buy on the secondary market. Consider the list of the most popular models, as well as expected innovations.

Three-Door SUV «Toyota Land cruiser Prado”

This car is a classic representative of the considered line. The serial production of SUVs this series started in 1996 as a five and three-door version. Fourth generation, J150 was released in 2009. The car is equipped with permanent all-wheel drive, a diesel turbocharged engine of 3.0 liters With resourceful 420 Nm three-door SUV gave 190 horse power forces. As the transmission uses a six-speed manual transmission or the automatic 5 ranges.

Serial production model has been suspended in 2014. Further production of «Toyota Land cruiser Prado” practiced exclusively in the versions with 5 doors. Depending on the condition of the car and mileage, the secondary car market can be found at a price of 1.5 million rubles.

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"Pajero"

The Japanese jeep is a classic frame model. Cars with a short wheelbase be in the fourth generation, production of which ceased in 2012. In the domestic market three-door SUV "Mitsubishi Pajero" was offered with rear and adjustable front axle, manual or automatic speed switch. Among power units established following modifications:

• Atmospheric Petrol engines of 3.2 liter capacity of 190 “horsepower”.
• Turbine engines-a 2.5/3.2 l capacity 115/170 HP
• Petrol powertrains V6 3.0 and 3.8 liters (178 and 250 horse powers).

In the secondary market, this three-door SUV you can buy 1.3 mln.

“the Suzuki Jimny”

This Japanese jeep – one of the few analogues, which is an independent unit and not a short version of the long wheelbase model. Car produced since 1970, is distinguished by ease of maintenance, reliability, excellent throughput and great equipment. It should be noted that this modification is still not discontinued.

Three-Door SUV «Suzuki Jimny” comes with a permanent rear wheel drive and front-aggregated by bridge. The power plant of the vehicle is a diesel, located inline engine capacity of 1.3 liter capacity of 85 horsepower. There is also a version with a turbocharged diesel engine and solid axles (volume – 1.5 l capacity – 65 or 86 horse forces). The new compact SUV will cost not less than one million rubles, second-hand models can be purchased much cheaper.

“Grand Vitara”

Another product of the company «Suzuki” since 2005, is equipped with a ladder-type frame that puts it in the category of crossovers. However, the popularity of the car has not decreased. The SUV is equipped with several variants of petrol engines:

• 1.6 l – 94, and 107 horsepower.
• Two-liter engine – 128 and 140 “horsepower”.
• 2.5 l-160 BHP

Also produced a version with a turbodiesel (2.0 l 90 BHP). “Suzuki Grand Vitara” with a constant drive with connectable front axle, manual transmission 5 ranges with razdatkoy or 4-speed automatic. Another feature of the auto – powerful suspension. The price on the secondary market – from 600 thousand rubles.

“Wrangler”

The American jeep is one of the best SUVs in the world. It features not only the original design, but also excellent coupling with the road, and a number of technical parameters. This car is an independent unit, and on its basis started production of extended versions of “Wrangler”.

The Jeep is equipped with a powerful petrol unit with a 3.6 l turbo 284 “horse” turbine or diesel engine of 2.8 liters, a power of 200 horse power. Pendant with five levers and longerenong type frame with solid axles guarantee a high rate of patency. Basic equipment of the SUV includes a mechanical transmission with 5 modes, two-stage rasgado, locking differentials, four-wheel drive.

“Ssang Yong, Korando”

Three-door SUVs and crossovers Korean - a rarity. This car is one of a kind. The car has a fairly simpleequipment and a specific appearance. However, because of cheapness and simplicity, is very popular. Since 2006 the car is positioned as a crossover, is available until now.

Is Equipped with petrol SUV license copies «Mercedes» motors for 2,0/2,2/3,2 liter capacity 126/140 and 220 horse forces, respectively. There is also a version with turbocharged diesel engines with a displacement of 2.3 and 2.9 liters, with a capacity of 100 and 120 "horses". The cost of cars will start from 400 thousand rubles.

"Niva 4x4"

Domestic three-door SUV is now available in two versions: ‘urban Lada» and «Lada 4x4”, one of the few Soviet jeeps, eagerly bought abroad. This is due to the high traffic of cars and affordable price compared to European or Japanese equivalents.

"Niva 4x4" equipped with petrol engine volume of 1.7 liter capacity of 83 horsepower and a maximum torque of 129 Nm. The equipment of the SUV includes a five-speed manual transmission, transfer case, all-wheel drive. The price of the car – from 200 thousand rubles on the secondary market.

New items

Three-door SUVs, a photo of which is given above, can be classified as an endangered species. Manufacturers rely on full-fledged counterparts with 5 doors. However, some modifications continue to be issued ("Suzuki Jimny”, “Ssang Yong, Korando”). In addition, 2017-2108 years promise to present a few novelties in this class.

Detailed information about these prototypes yet, but some information could be found.

1. “Ford Bronco”. This car is scheduled to start production only in 2018. It is known that the car will be powered traditionally “Americans” a powerful engine. The SUV is positioned as a direct competitor to the car “Jeep Wrangler”.
2. “Nissan beetle». These three-door SUVs 2017 belong to the class of crossovers. The car will get the design in the style of “C” and a new modular platform CMF. In addition to the existing engines will be added one-litre turbocharged diesel power unit. In addition, the planned release of hybrid versions.
3. “Volvo ХС40”. The production of cars is planned in 2018. Along with the five-door version will be a shortened version with three doors. It is known that the prototype is built on a modular platform CMA.
4. Chest X-Code. The first crossover of domestic production should come on line in the next year. Externally it is slightly reminiscent of “Nissan beetle». According to manufacturers, the car will get a lot of innovative implementations and the ability to install the turbine engine.
5. «Peugeot 1008”. These new three-door SUV offered by a French company, they are compact crossovers. Most likely, cars will be equipped with three-cylinder power unit with a capacity of 90 horse power.
6. “Land Rover defender”. After a two year break, the company intends to revive the production of the three-door SUV class "defender". A presentation of the machine is scheduled for 2019.

In conclusion

Modern car manufacturers, the production of jeeps with 3 doors virtually ceased. However, fans of extreme drive it is possible to purchase models on the secondary market in good condition. In addition, some automotive companies will present novelties in this class, although most of them belong to the category of crossovers.