Top 20 SUVs

This SUV appeared on the market back in 2003, and Russia quickly appreciated all its advantages. First of all - the cost. This is really the most inexpensive SUV with excellent performance. Of course, it’s not worth climbing into a deep mud pit on it, but the car overcomes adequate off-road conditions without difficulty.

In 2019, Renault presented to the fans a new version of its already classic SUV. There are no radical changes here. Modifications primarily affected the visual part. So, the front grille was replaced, and the headlights became more rounded, which gave the car a more severe appearance. As for the internal filling, the manufacturers offer us to consider several assembly options at once. There are both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive models. As well as full-fledged SUVs with all-wheel drive and a lockable differential. Yes, this is not the most passable car, but it pleases us with its compact dimensions, which are so important in the city, and excellent handling, which is often mentioned in various reviews.

Before us is a full-fledged Japanese SUV, at least that's how the manufacturers position it.But, in fairness, it should be noted that it would be more correct to attribute it to crossovers, and there are a number of reasons for this. First, the dimensions and clearance. The ground clearance here is only 140 millimeters. For a sedan and crossover, this is the norm, but not enough for an SUV. Secondly, engine power. Nissan is equipped with three types of engines to choose from, but even the most powerful of them does not exceed 144 horsepower, which means that it will not pull you out of a deep mud pit, not to mention weaker modifications.

However, this model is often called the best, and the reason for this is the quality of the Japanese assembly and reliability. As user reviews, as well as expert assessments, show, a car is able to drive more than one hundred kilometers without breakdowns. But if they did happen, get ready for significant costs, and this is another drawback of Japanese cars. True, the modern market is full of analogues, in terms of the quality of parts that are not inferior to the original, but you need to be able to choose them.

When high cross-country ability, good capacity and a modest price are required from an SUV, then the eye falls on the UAZ Hunter. This simple Soviet jeep will not let you down in hot or cold weather. The legendary car has been produced for over 40 years. It can be found among field workers, military men, hunters, fishermen, geologists, etc. Of course, the car has been somewhat updated, instead of an awning, a metal roof has appeared. But the same 2.7-liter engine (112 hp) remained with a consumption of 13.2 liters when driving at a speed of 90 km / h. Torque is distributed using a 5-speed manual, as well as a 2-position transfer case.When driving on good roads, the front-wheel drive is disabled. Due to the high ground clearance, all-wheel drive and high overhang angles, the car can reach the most remote places.

Many motorists consider the UAZ Hunter the most passable SUV in the world. The old jeep has enough shortcomings, they mainly concern the comfort and gluttony of the motor.

Russia infrequently pampers us with novelties of the automotive industry. But, from time to time, interesting options appear on the local market, worthy of careful study. Like, for example, this joint product of VAZ and the American giant Chevrolet.The people affectionately call this car Shniva, and for more than 10 years it has been invariably popular with motorists. First of all, the car attracts with its price. Above is the cost for a complete set, and it still remains democratic, at least by the standards of SUVs.

And in front of us is an SUV, with a plug-in all-wheel drive, a lockable differential and other bells and whistles inherent in a car of this class. True, there are some drawbacks here, namely, the authenticity of the machine. Modern SUVs of the world combine high cross-country ability with internal comfort, but here they have completely forgotten about it. No, it cannot be said that there is nothing in the cabin that could please the driver's eye, but compared to other cars, Shniva looks too simple.

For fishermen and hunters who value compactness and cross-country ability in a car, the Japanese SUV Suzuki Jimny is best suited. It will not ruin travelers and tourists thanks to an economical 1.3-liter gasoline engine that consumes only 7.8 liters of fuel in mixed mode. This applies to the version with a manual 5-speed transmission. The compact SUV is in steady demand all over the world, so it has been produced since 1998 with virtually no updates. Despite its small size, the car has all the qualities of a frame jeep. This is an adjustable 4-wheel drive, off-road wheels, high ground clearance. A feature of the model is the ability to overcome heavy rocky sections of the road.

The advantages of the Suzuki Jimny car include a simple design, economy, Japanese quality, and original appearance. Among the shortcomings, one can single out a weak engine, a small trunk, and the lack of options.

Chinese manufacturers never cease to amaze us, releasing more and more new cars, and before us is one of the strangest models from the Middle Kingdom. This is a full-fledged frame SUV, equipped with all-wheel drive and a 150 horsepower engine. It's no secret that Chinese engineers have an unhealthy passion for copying, and looking at this creation, you immediately understand that when developing it, they were inspired by the Wrangler jeep. The same broken strict lines and the absence of any decorations on the body. Everything is strict and masculine.

In addition, as various independent experts note, the build quality here is at its best, and this is not an unfounded statement. Before us is a full-fledged frame SUV, and not a SUV in a harsh case. The machine is quite capable of overcoming difficult obstacles thanks to a 150 horsepower engine and a plug-in all-wheel drive. And the driver will not feel left out, as there are a lot of options on board, such as air conditioning, parking sensors and rain or fog sensors. And all this in the basic version.

English Rovers have long been classics. You can’t call this technique inexpensive, but it is rightfully considered the best in terms of performance and durability. It really is the most practical off-road vehicle capable of overcoming difficult obstacles and taking you around the world without ever breaking down. Of course, you have to pay for such conditions, and a lot, but according to experts, it's worth it.

At the height and internal comfort. It often happens that manufacturers are not particularly fixated on the convenience and comfort of the driver. Here everything is at the highest level. The most advanced electronics are installed on board, and there are so many on-board computers that the spacecraft will envy. And it’s not worth talking about options such as parking sensors, heated seats or rain sensors. They are installed even in the basic version, the price of which is indicated above. In addition, this is a frame SUV, and its quality is so high that the price no longer seems too high, especially compared to cars that require repairs once a year, or even more often.

The popular SUV Jeep Wrangler has experienced more than one update. But the American company managed to maintain the traditional compactness and high cross-country ability of the model. The designers made the body more modern, all the optics were transferred to LED elements. A characteristic feature of the design is the window sill stamping, as well as a characteristic edge on the radiator grille.Thanks to the short base of the three-door model and the powerful 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, the jeep performs miracles of cross-country ability on rough terrain. And when the anti-roll bar is turned off, the car is able to overcome the most incredible obstacles. The new generation is also available on a frame platform, but to facilitate construction, many body elements are made of aluminum.

The owners of the American Jeep Wrangler jeep treat the car with respect, emphasizing its cross-country ability, maneuverability, and reliability. Users are somewhat dissatisfied with the dynamics of acceleration and the quality of the upholstery.

One of the best crooks was and remains the German car Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen. But if earlier it was a simple classic jeep, today the car has turned into an expensive status vehicle. Today, rich people drive Gelendvagen not off-road, but around Moscow. The jeep was created for military needs, it has a clear geometry of forms, an extended area of ​​​​cabin glazing, and massive bumpers. The updated version received LED running lights, a modern grille, bi-xenon headlights. Depending on the modification, one of three power units is installed. The most affordable version is equipped with a V-shaped eight with a volume of 5.5 liters (388 hp). The engine is integrated with a 7-speed automatic transmission, which minimizes fuel consumption.

The owners note such strengths of the Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen as excellent cross-country ability, German quality, and stylish design.The disadvantages of a status car are the high price and poor handling.

Russia loves harsh cars. At least, this is the impression one gets when studying the local market. The UAZ company has been producing SUVs for many decades, and the Patriot became the crowning achievement of its creation, which received an update in 2019, and we simply could not pass it by. So what has changed? Options set. Now there are parking sensors, heated seats and other amenities. That's just all these options are available in the luxury version, the price of which is indicated above. It is worth noting that this car cannot be called inexpensive, but having saved a hundred thousand, you can take a model without all these bells and whistles.

As for the technical aspects, here it is a plug-in all-wheel drive, non-differential connection and the presence of reduced gears in the box. That is, everything that a real SUV needs. In addition, this is a frame type of assembly, which means that you can embark on the most difficult and dangerous journeys through the expanses of Russia and the whole world. True, experts do not advise doing this, and recommend carrying a set of necessary tools and some spare parts with you.

There are cars associated with a certain class.For example, Ferrari is a sports car, Lexus is a premium sedan. Although both have models of a completely different type. The Italian Maserati brand is also often associated with powerful and fast sedans, and few people know that there are real frame SUVs in the company's lineup, and this is one of them.

The presentation of this car at the exhibition caused a storm of emotions and discussions. Authoritative publications argued whether the concern needed such a model and whether it would be in demand. But, apparently, the company did not really think about it, knowing full well that even such a non-standard car for the brand will find its buyer. What do we have on board? The maximum set of options. The most modern computer equipment and excellent handling. Powerful engine and all wheel drive. In general, everything that a real SUV should have, except, perhaps, clearance, which leaves much to be desired here.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Ferrari? Speed, power, attractive design. In a word, a sports car with all the options inherent in this class. But recently, this Italian brand has decided to expand its market, and released the first SUV. Yes, yes, that's right, an SUV from Ferrari. What did they get? Well, we immediately discard the word inexpensive. It has never been applied to cars of this brand, but here the concern has surpassed itself. 25 million rubles is a very large amount.

What do we get for this money? And we get the fastest SUV with excellent driving characteristics.It uses a plug-in all-wheel drive, and the box is equipped with low gears. All these are SUV options, but the clearance is not encouraging. Only 150 millimeters, and for this class of car is very small. The size has increased compared to the usual sports cars, but not enough to compare with some Japanese or American off-road monsters. Simply put, it is very difficult to judge the quality of this car as an SUV. And it is unlikely that anyone would come up with the idea to conquer the world on such a machine. But the brand does not stand still, and this is already a good indicator.

The classic American Jeep is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. A distinctive feature of the car is a record engine power of 475 hp. With. Under the hood of the SUV is a 6.4-liter 8-cylinder monster. So that the engine does not transfer fuel in vain when in traffic jams, automatic shutdown of 4 cylinders is provided. The American accelerates in less than 5 seconds to 100 km/h. The automatic 5-speed gearbox provides for the possibility of manual gear shifting on the steering wheel. The jeep has good cross-country ability, the engine is not picky about the quality of gasoline. Estimated consumption in the combined cycle is about 23 liters.

According to experts, the strengths of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 SUV are a powerful engine, good cross-country ability, and a comfortable interior. The car has such shortcomings as expensive spare parts, their long delivery, high fuel consumption.

Porsche is one of the symbols of the German car industry. Along with Mercedes and BMW, the concern produces the best cars that combine build quality, reliability and the highest level of comfort. Cayenne is one of the most popular models of the manufacturer, which is in constant demand despite the rather high cost. Yes, this SUV cannot be called inexpensive, but given its quality characteristics, the price is completely leveled.

But do not think that we have just a luxury car, designed only to roll you around the city. This is exactly the most passable SUV, capable of overcoming the most difficult obstacles and off-road. Of course, if you are ready to knead the dirt on a car worth 6 million rubles. It combines high cross-country ability and the maximum level of comfort. All conceivable and unthinkable options are installed on board. The filling of the basic version is so extensive that it will make even the best Japanese car modestly step aside, and in fact they are famous for bells and whistles and various novelties.

The British company Bentley really surprised the public by creating the fastest SUV Bentayga Onyx Edition. This special version opens up new possibilities for the well-known luxury car manufacturer. Crazy dynamics (4.1 s to 100 km / h) gives the SUV a 6-liter engine with 608 hp. With. In combination with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the all-wheel drive car accelerates to 300 km/h. It is unlikely that any of the owners of this supercar will want to test its off-road qualities.Still, the element of this car is the freeway. It is difficult to list all the options that are available in this elite SUV.

Car owners and experts agree that the Bentley Bentayga Onyx Edition is an example of power and luxury. But picky users have found shortcomings in this elite car. So some trim details are made of veneer, and ordinary sunglasses do not fit into the glasses case.

This Japanese SUV has been in the tops of various ratings for many years, and this is not just a tribute to the classics, but a well-founded position. The Japanese auto industry has always been distinguished by high quality, but in this model, Mitsubishi has surpassed itself, and that is why Pajero has not been removed from production for many years, and even make regular updates and restylings.

There was such an update in 2018, when an updated version of this frame SUV was presented to the audience. But are the updates received so significant? Not really. This is still the same Pajero, with all its inherent features. Yes, new electronics and options have appeared on board, but as for the motor stuffing, it has remained the same. As before, the car is available in several variants, both petrol and diesel.Engines also vary in power, from quite economical 130 hp to 250 hp. However, the price has not increased much, and today such a frame SUV is sold at a price of 2.8 million rubles, and this is for a complete set, that is, for the maximum set of options.

Russia loves the Kia brand, as evidenced by the car sales reports of this brand. But for the most part, various sedans and subcompacts appear in these reports, and not everyone knows that the manufacturer has a real frame SUV. It is he who is in front of us, and one glance at this car is enough to appreciate its power. Huge, visually appealing car. But the main thing is the quality, and it is on top here.

A three-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 250 horsepower is installed on board the car. A real monster, capable of pulling a rather heavy and bulky body out of the most difficult ups and downs. Manufacturers have not forgotten about the comfort of the driver and passengers. In the restyled model of 2019, the interior was almost completely changed. The car received new, more comfortable seats, as well as a huge range of options. It has everything you need for traveling around the world and for city trips. Parking sensors, rain sensors, automatic mirror control, seat heating and a new air conditioning system, completely changed in this modification, as in previous versions it often caused complaints.

The Japanese frame SUV Toyota Fortuner is sold at the most attractive price.The huge functional interior can comfortably accommodate 6 people thanks to the possibility of installing a third row of seats. If necessary, the rear seats can be easily folded, providing the owner with a huge amount of free space. The car has a decisive and courageous appearance, recognizable against the background of other cars. A high-torque 2.8 liter diesel engine is able to pull equipment out of any trouble. At the same time, the motor has a modest appetite, consuming up to 8.6 liters of diesel fuel in mixed mode. LED optics add elegance to the SUV, and climate control and cruise control are responsible for driving comfort.

Domestic consumers distinguish from the Toyota Fortuner SUV such qualities as accessibility, reliability, and safety. When driving at speed on a dirt road, a wobbling of the rear is noted, the dynamics of acceleration leaves much to be desired.

The huge American SUV Cadillac Escalade stands out for its luxury. The 6.2 l (403 hp) engine is responsible for the dynamics, which is easy to start in any weather and provides strong acceleration dynamics and a smooth ride. The car has a comfortable interior, a large luggage compartment. All seats are heated and upholstered in genuine leather. When decorating the cabin, a lot of wood panels were used. Instrument readings are clearly visible on the 12-inch screen. Externally, the SUV looks impressive and stylish. The eye is riveted by the edges of the body, the cuts of the headlights give the exterior a special elegance. There are many modern options as standard, such as automatic door closing, adaptive suspension, ABS, etc.

The owners of the Cadillac Escalade note the luxurious equipment of the car, a powerful engine, and a comfortable ride on paved roads. The disadvantages include low front overhangs, expensive maintenance.

The Japanese jeep Infiniti QX80 looks very impressive. It is equipped with the most powerful 5.6L (405 hp) petrol engine, which works together with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel drive SUV has excellent acceleration dynamics (6.5 s to 100 km/h) and moderate fuel consumption (14.5 liters in the combined cycle). Outwardly, a large jeep looks solid, and the interior is spacious and comfortable. In the decoration, the main place is occupied by leather, which is shaded by blotches of wood and plastic. Everything looks rich, but harmonious. The suspension of this giant is originally tuned. It is enough to accelerate the car to 50 km / h, after which the driver and passengers stop noticing any bumps on the road, even speed bumps.

Car owners are pleased with the power and spaciousness of the Infiniti QX80 SUV. Even with a long ride, there is no fatigue. The disadvantages of the machine include poor sound insulation.