Cheap SUV – myth or reality?

Not long ago, the concept of "SUV" does not in any way associated with the adjective “cheap”. However, in the conditions of rigid struggle for the client the manufacturers from year to year are forced to resort to methods that way to reduce the cost of the final product, and thus win the competition. Often such actions have been taken to the detriment of the quality of the car, sometimes – get quite a compromise (sort of a Golden mean). What is the contemporary cheap SUV is waiting for its success or segment this doomed to failure? To understand this almost rhetorical question, let's consider a few specific examples.

Renault Duster

Relatively inexpensive SUV, and, perhaps, one of the most attractive cars in its class. Produced since 2010, comes with engines: petrol, diesel, gas and petrol. Gearbox options: 5-and 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic transmission. Drive: all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive only. Perhaps Renault Duster doesn't look as intimidating as its more powerful brethren, but a tribute to the Romanian-French producer to give – graceful lines, solid feel and specifications, and also rather rich equipment – all this makes the car demand leader in its price category. In addition, the Duster has respectable ground clearance, which in combination with all-wheel drive and relatively low weight provides an additional trump card when riding on the road. The trim materials selected not the most expensive, but that is understandable. The interior is spacious and practical, the same applies to the trunk. The price of the car – about 16.5 thousand USD.

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Chery Tiggo

Perhaps the most affordable SUV of all those that should pay attention. We all know about the love of the Chinese to copy. It seems that Chery Tiggo – another copy nearest Japanese “brother”, however, a copy more or less quality. It concerns not only the appearance, beauty and “filling” also mimic the analog from Toyota. Of the shortcomings can be identified small, such as for car, trunk and cramped back seat – three of us sitting here will obviously be uncomfortable. Well, security, of course – there is one common scourge for all Chinese cars. To accelerate to more than 130 km in this car do not want to subconsciously. Tiggo is available for 4 types of engines, front or all-wheel drive, transmission – a robot or a mechanic. Overall impressions of the car are good. Chery Tiggo – inexpensive SUV that fully justifies its price – from 15 thousand USD.

Chevrolet Niva

A Very popular car on the national highways. Cheap reliable SUV, without any significant “bells and whistles”, but without serious criticism. High ground clearance (200 mm), short overhangs and low-mass Fields allow her to successfully deal with the terrain that our country is really important. The engine in Chevrolet Niva diesel (1.7-liter, 80 HP). Of disadvantages not the highest build quality, therefore with time, while driving there may be noise and rattling.

So back to the question at the beginning of the article, you can make a quite obvious conclusion – to buy an inexpensive SUV, it only makes sense when you want to use it for its intended purpose, i.e. to drive on bad roads.