Traveling in a private car with the whole family is good. And traveling with comfort is even better. Having studied the Russian automotive publications, we have compiled list of the best cars to travel in 2018. It included only models sold on the Russian market. All are sorted by price.
10. Lada Largus
The average price is 555 thousand rubles.
Another wagon from the company Lada captivates with its low price, good cross, large capacity (7 seats) and high ground clearance (170 mm). Each of the three rows of seats has air ducts for heating the feet of passengers. And the driver's seat is height-adjustable and has lumbar support. In the basic version, the car is equipped with air conditioning, ABS and heated front seats.
Lada Largus is perfect for a large family, or for those who often travel in the company of friends.
9. Skoda Roomster
The average cost is 627 thousand rubles.
The unpretentious and attractive station wagon has a clearance of 140 mm and a trunk of 450 liters. It has two suspensions: an independent front McPherson type and a semi-independent rear with a torsion beam. Thanks to this combination, good handling and comfort for people in the car are achieved. The basic version of the Skoda Roomster has air conditioning, heated front seats, ABS, ESP and EBD systems.
The advantage of the Skoda Roomster is its low fuel consumption - according to the owners, you can drive about a thousand kilometers on one tank.
8. Lada Vesta SW Cross
The average retail price is 820,900 rubles.
A convenient Russian-made station wagon has a large clearance of 203 mm, a roomy trunk (480 l including niches), climate control, cruise control and a mechanical or robotic gearbox. In the spacious cabin, even a tall passenger will fit in the back seat, without banging his head on the ceiling. Finishing materials are pleasant to the touch and do not look "cheap." You can customize the landing individually for the driver.
Lada Vesta SW Cross is a good option if you want for a reasonable price to buy a good family car for trips to the country, at sea or in one of the most beautiful places in Russia.
7. Nissan Qashqai
It is offered at car dealerships for 863 thousand rubles.
Three main advantages of this crossover - a roomy interior, a large trunk (430 liters) and an acceptable price compared to competitors. The basic version has everything you need for a long trip with comfort - air conditioning, cruise control, ABS and EBD, steering wheel for reach and height, adjustable driver's seat in six directions, and front passenger in four.
6. Honda Accord
The average price is 941 thousand rubles.
One of the best cars for travel is a large "family" sedan. In the minimum configuration, it is equipped with an active noise reduction system, ABS, directional stabilization system, adaptive electric power steering, climate control and heated front seats. Drivers praise noise isolation, unpretentiousness to fuel quality (“eats” AI-92) and excellent ergonomics of the cabin.
The Honda Accord also has a brake force distribution system and emergency braking assistance. This is a reliable and affordable car for those who have a minivan too big and a hatchback too small.
5. Ford Galaxy
Price - from 1 million 320 thousand rubles.
Luxury minivan with a panoramic roof, seven seats and a 308 liter boot. It has either a manual transmission or automatic, but with the latter the car grows in price by 12 thousand rubles. There is a variant of the Ford Galaxy with a diesel engine, which is very economical, given the current price of gasoline.
This car is all right with comfort and safety, already in the basic version there is: climate control, an on-board computer, EBD and ABS systems and automatic alarm activation in case of emergency braking. According to the reviews of the owners, Ford Galaxy is comfortable to sit even for tall people, and the only minus of the model is that the spare wheel is not included.
4. Toyota Camry
Can be purchased for 1 million 399 thousand rubles.
The Japanese business-class sedan is distinguished by excellent sound insulation, is equipped with a driver assistance system and a full range of systems that increase road safety (ABS, HAC, VSC +, TRC, BAS). The basic version provides cruise control, there are side and front airbags, steering wheel adjustment for takeoff and tilt.
The trunk of the "Japanese" is very roomy - 493 liters. The ground clearance of the 9th generation sedan is 155 mm. In older versions - from 160 mm to 130 mm.
3. SsangYong Stavic
You can buy for 1 million 469 thousand rubles.
This diesel seven-seater Korean SUV consumes 6.9 liters of fuel on the highway, has a clearance of 185 mm and a trunk of 875 liters. It is equipped with ABS and EBD systems traditional for a modern car, as well as air conditioning, rear parking sensors, alarm, on-board computer and a full-size spare tire. And all this in the most inexpensive configuration. There are options with both a five-speed manual and an automatic transmission.
All-wheel drive version is also available on the market (rear-wheel drive is offered by default).
2. Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
The price, on average, is 1 million 867 thousand rubles.
This is one of the most expensive, but also the most beautiful minivans of all that plow the Russian roads. It is suitable for those who are particularly concerned about the security issue. Even in the basic configuration, this car is equipped with an alarm system, ABS, ESP, automatic door lock at speeds above 10 km per hour, door superblocking, traction control and emergency braking.
For the comfort of the trip, there are: an on-board computer, cruise control with a speed limiter, a driver fatigue control system and a Drive Assist with many useful functions, such as monitoring compliance with road markings. The steering wheel is adjustable not only in height but also in reach.
The peculiarity of this machine is a panoramic glass roof, to which an electric sun shade is attached. And the trunk of this minivan is simply huge - from 576 to 645 liters, depending on the configuration.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso will be a reliable car for traveling families with young children. That is how the manufacturer positions him.
1. Subaru Outback
The average retail price is 2 million 319 thousand rubles.
The first place in the ranking of the best passenger cars for family travel was taken by the brutal Japanese station wagon. It stands out from the huge variety of “brothers” with an impressive ground clearance of 213 mm and four-wheel drive. He does not care Russian off-road, and the intelligent X-MODE system will allow you to control engine power, which improves control of the car in difficult conditions. Perhaps, in our rating, this is the best car for those who have to go there, "where Makar did not drive calves."
Inside, there are comfortable leather chairs with adjustable head restraints and a tilt angle. All seats are heated as standard, with cruise control and two front and two side airbags.