The most reliable cars for Russia in 2021

When choosing a car, many Russians think about how hardy it is, how well it starts up in cold weather and has warm options, as well as what costs it requires for maintenance and repair. After all, our operating conditions cannot be called simple, and therefore the transport must be perfectly adapted for them. In this regard, we present you a rating of the most reliable cars for Russia for 2021. In it you will find models of foreign and domestic manufacturers of different classes and different price categories. Most of these cars are now offered at Russian car dealerships.

Volkswagen polo

Volkswagen Polo, according to many experts, is the most reliable car for Russia. The sixth generation of the model, in which it became a liftback for the first time in its life, is distinguished by a more spacious interior and trunk, an interesting design and an increased number of useful options. At the same time, the creators managed to maintain reliability and excellent adaptation to domestic conditions. The car starts up well in cold weather and has a warm interior. It does not differ in a wealth of options, but it has a sufficient amount of modern electronics for a comfortable and safe ride. The car is simple and inexpensive to maintain. It is available with a front-wheel drive manual transmission, automatic transmission or a robot. The latter is undesirable to choose for those who want to avoid unnecessary spending on repairs. The car has a configuration for every taste and is equipped with durable and unpretentious gasoline engines with a capacity of 90 to 125 horsepower. Despite the reliability, the body needs to be monitored and scratches and chips must be eliminated in time. The price of the model in the showroom now starts at about 900,000 rubles.

Toyota Corolla

The popular Japanese sedan Toyota Corolla could not fail to get into our reliability rating. It has long been in demand in our country, including in the secondary market. But many domestic car enthusiasts prefer to choose the new Japanese. They are excellent for use in our country, warm, comfortable and reliable. The salon is spacious enough and luxuriously equipped with expensive and high quality materials. The trunk is very spacious and allows you to carry any oversized cargo. Cars are produced with very reliable and durable gasoline engines with a capacity of 122 liters. from. and a volume of 1.6 liters. They can be called quite economical. Front-wheel drive. You can choose a car with both a manual transmission and a variator. CVT is undesirable for those who want to drive a car for a long time and not think about expensive repairs. The service life of this unit can be small, especially if used improperly. The sedan is rich in the most advanced electronics, which greatly facilitate management and make travel as comfortable and safe as possible. The car breaks down infrequently with regular maintenance. But spare parts for it can hardly be called cheap. Some renovations can also be very expensive. The cost of a new car is at least 1,500,000 rubles.

Kia rio

Kia Rio sedans are budget cars that are in no way inferior to more expensive models in terms of their reliability and adaptation to the harsh Russian conditions. At the same time, they are excellently suited for harsh winters, are distinguished by sufficient safety and level of comfort. The cars are superbly equipped even in inexpensive trim levels. They have a lot of modern electronics. The car is distinguished by sufficient dynamics and good driving characteristics with noticeable fuel economy. The maximum power of the petrol power unit reaches 123 "horses". The car is equipped with a manual transmission or automatic transmission. It has front-wheel drive. With proper operation and compliance with the maintenance schedule, serious breakdowns rarely occur. The body is galvanized, and therefore slightly susceptible to corrosion. But it is still recommended to remove chips and scratches in time. Spare parts for this car are quite affordable. And for repairs, it is not necessary to contact the dealership. The sedan is currently not cheaper than 850,000 rubles, or even slightly more expensive.

Hyundai solaris

Almost all Russian motorists know about the reliability of Hyundai Solaris cars. Since its appearance on the market, the model has shown itself to be very reliable, unpretentious and durable. It is perfectly adapted for Russia, has fuel economy and excellent driving characteristics. Sedans rarely break down with careful driving and proper maintenance. They do not require significant maintenance costs. The car has front-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission. Engines - only gasoline. They are famous for their unusually large resource, and their power reaches 123 horsepower. Despite belonging to the budget class, the car is very spacious and comfortable. And in its trunk, you can even carry quite large loads. The car has a high degree of safety and even in the minimum trim levels is equipped with many modern electronic options. The body is galvanized, and therefore the risks of rapid corrosion are minimal. But experts advise removing chips and scratches of paintwork as soon as they appear. Now this Korean cannot be bought new for less than 850,000 rubles.

Renault Logan / Sandero

Despite the fact that it is not customary to trust French brands in our country, Renault Logan almost immediately after its appearance on the market fell in love with numerous domestic motorists and showed its incredible endurance. This is indeed a very reliable sedan, and it can only be considered a Frenchman only in part, since it was created in many ways specifically for Russian roads. The budget car has a durable and economical gasoline power unit, the power of which can be equal to 82, 102 or 113 horsepower. Of course, it does not differ in incredible speed qualities, but it is quite safe and designed for serious loads. At the same time, only versions with a manual transmission are considered to be reliable, and an automatic machine cannot always boast of trouble-free operation. The suspension of the front-wheel drive sedan is reliable and strong. Yes, and all other components and assemblies fail infrequently. The car has only a minimal set of options, even in the most expensive trim levels. But at the same time, it can be called quite comfortable and safe. The salon is a bit cramped, and the trunk does not have much roominess. But on the other hand, the car is able to pass up to 300,000 kilometers or more without significant repairs. It is very simple and inexpensive to maintain. The body is galvanized, and therefore very rarely rots. In the minimum version, you will have to pay about 700,000 rubles for a sedan. By the way, almost the same applies to Sandero. He, unlike Logan, has a hatchback body, and everything else in it is identical.

Kia sorento

The Kia Sorento crossover also entered the top 10 most durable cars for Russian conditions. It is distinguished by modern rich equipment and incredibly reliable engines and transmissions, but diesel engines often have turbine failures. On the other hand, gasoline internal combustion engines can go many kilometers without repair. All powertrains are incredibly powerful. They provide the vehicle with excellent driving characteristics. The power of the car is from 180 to 199 liters. The drive can be either front-wheel drive or full. All-wheel drive modifications in their cross-country ability are practically in no way inferior to real SUVs. The machine is equipped with an automatic machine or a robot. The latter may be short-lived.Despite the presence of many advanced safety systems and comfort features, electronics do not often fail. The suspension is strong enough, but some of its elements with active use can fail quite quickly. Sometimes there are problems with the steering. The renovation cannot be called too cheap. Spare parts for this model are relatively expensive. The crossover is renowned for its safety and comfort. It has a modern, roomy salon for five or seven people. Even bulky goods can be transported in the trunk. A new car costs from 2,500,000 rubles.

Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry is a famous indestructible and very reliable car. The sedan has long been very popular in our country, both in showrooms and in the secondary market. This is because it is inexpensive, relatively cheap to maintain, and has many of the benefits of a true premium. A car really seriously breaks down very rarely, especially if technical regulations are observed. It is relatively unpretentious and has excellent speed and driving characteristics. The car is now produced with gasoline power plants with a volume of 2 liters and a capacity of 150 horsepower, 2.5 liters and a capacity of 200 "horses" and with a volume of 3.5 liters and a capacity of 249 liters. It is equipped with an automatic transmission or variator. The variator is not famous for its longevity. And the automatic transmission can quickly break down for some owners of sedans with a 3.5-liter engine with a love of high-speed driving. The suspension of the Japanese is pretty strong. The electrician also practically does not fail. The car is equipped with almost premium safety and comfort systems. It is roomy and spacious. Moreover, a new car is inexpensive. In the minimum configuration, you will have to pay about 1,800,000 rubles for it.

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai is the perfect combination of reliability, practicality, safety and comfort. The crossover has good cross-country ability, especially in all-wheel drive versions, but with front-wheel drive it is also able to overcome minor off-road conditions. Its suspension is quite strong and ready for serious loads, but some parts can quickly fail. The same applies to the steering. Car engines are durable and relatively unpretentious. They run on gasoline. And their power is 115 or 144 horsepower. The manual transmission is very reliable. A complete set with a variator is not recommended for those who do not want to spend money on frequent maintenance and repairs. Even in inexpensive versions, the car is well equipped. It has a whole range of modern electronic assistants and security systems, a good climate system and multimedia. All of this should work flawlessly. You can buy one of the best-selling crossovers in our country in a car dealership from 1,700,000 rubles.

Honda cr-v

The Honda CR-V is an all-wheel drive crossover from the renowned Japanese brand with true off-road characteristics. Thanks to its considerable ground clearance, it is famous for its excellent cross-country ability. The car is very hardy and unpretentious. It is renowned for its significant reliability and safety, as well as a high degree of comfort. It is distinguished by a very rich equipment in almost all trim levels. The car runs on gasoline and has a capacity of 150 or 186 horsepower. It is famous for its excellent handling and excellent running characteristics. The machine is equipped with a variator, which requires expensive maintenance. It often breaks down on relatively small runs. The same applies to certain parts of the suspension and steering. The crossover is not very cheap. It requires significant maintenance and repair costs. And its minimum cost is now about 2,500,000 rubles.

Lada Vesta Lada XRay

Our list also includes Russian cars Lada Vesta and Lada XRay, including all their modifications. Despite the fact that the models appeared on the market relatively recently, they have already established themselves as quite reliable and unpretentious. In addition, the machines are very economical and do not require significant maintenance and repair costs. They are equipped with petrol engines up to 150 horsepower. Transmission - manual transmission or variator. CVT, unlike mechanics, does not differ in durability. Front-wheel drive only. Cars have a range of advanced safety systems, electronic assistants and comfort options that are usually found in more expensive models. The cars are perfectly adapted to Russian operating conditions and have a strong suspension. They are distinguished by good cross-country ability, despite the lack of all-wheel drive. At the same time, such machines are very cheap. Their cost starts from about 600,000 rubles.

Now you have found out which cars have become the most reliable for Russia in 2021. Do you agree with this opinion? Do you know these cars? Does anyone have any experience with one of these models? If you have any questions or want to share your opinion on the topic, write in the comments.