Affordable Cars in Russia: Models under 2.5 Million Rubles After Price Increase

We figure out which cars can now be bought in Russia, keeping within 2.5 million rubles.

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In May, dealerships raised prices for a number of popular cars in Russia. Also, the manufacturers themselves did not stand aside, some of which also rewrote the price lists for the models. As a result, price adjustments affected both “official” cars and cars brought in through parallel imports. Correspondents of Autonews.ru, under the guise of buyers, went to the largest dealerships in Moscow to find out which models would be the most affordable option after the spring rise in price.

Lada Granta

• Official prices: 692.3 thousand rubles.
• Dealer prices: 700 thousand rubles.

At the moment, the Lada Granta sedan is the most affordable “official” car on the Russian market. On the AvtoVAZ website, after the May rise in price, this model costs at least 692.3 thousand rubles. For this money, the client will receive a Granta with an eight-valve engine with a capacity of 90 hp. and manual transmission. At the same time, the car does not have ABS and a mechanical button “ERA-GLONASS” is installed. At dealers, the cost of an affordable sedan differs from official prices. In a large car dealership in the north of Moscow, we were offered to buy the cheapest Lada for 700 thousand rubles. Their colleagues in the west of the capital have a sedan in the basic version and does cost 795.9 thousand rubles.

Volkswagen Lavida Qihang

• Official prices: –
• Dealer prices: 2 million rubles.

For the kind of money that sellers are asking for Lada Granta, you won’t be able to buy a sedan through parallel imports. The most affordable option here would be to purchase the four-door Volkswagen Lavida Qihang, which is produced in China. This car is privately imported to the capital by several trading companies at once. Prices for the model in car dealerships vary greatly. The most affordable option was to buy a car for 2 million rubles.

Such a sedan is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a return of 112 hp. and robotic gearbox. Options include air conditioning, power windows, heated mirrors and rear parking sensors. When trading in an old car and applying for a loan, the client will receive a discount that can reach 300,000 rubles. In this case, the purchase of a car will cost 1.7 million rubles. The car warranty is available only when the sedan is serviced in the branded services of the dealer network.

Volkswagen Polo

• Official prices: –
• Dealer prices: RUB 2.25 million

It will cost a little more to buy another “Chinese” Volkswagen in one of the capital’s dealerships – Polo hatchback. Those wishing to purchase a car that is imported into our country under the parallel import scheme will have to pay 2.25 million rubles.

The car is available with a non-alternative 1.5-liter engine with 113 hp. Gearbox – “automatic”. The car is equipped with a digital instrument panel, LED optics, cruise control and air conditioning. According to the seller, you can save money on buying a hatchback when you trade-in an old car or apply for a loan. The total benefit in this case can reach 300 thousand rubles.

“Moskvich 3”

• Official prices: 1.97 million rubles.
• Dealer prices: RUB 1.97 million

Moskvich 3 is one of the most affordable crossovers on the Russian market. Moreover, the cost of this model in the spring did not change. So, the prices for the SUV, which is launched at the former Renault plant, still start from 1.97 million rubles. (data from the official site). That’s how much you need to pay for a car with a 1.5-liter turbo engine and a manual transmission. Moreover, the trade-in discount from the official automaker does not apply to this car. This benefit is relevant only for a crossover with a gun. However, the dealers themselves are ready to independently provide the client with a discount on a car on the “handle” from themselves when handing over the old car. In most cases, the buyer will be able to save about 100 thousand rubles in this way. In Moscow, prices for Moskvich 3 and car dealerships most often do not differ from those recommended by the automaker.

As for the two-pedal crossover, it now costs 2.035 million rubles. The trade-in discount will be RUB 100,000. The car in the basic version of “Standard” is equipped with cruise control, a rear view camera, rear parking sensors and a 10.25-inch multimedia system display.

Jetta VS5

• Official prices: –
• Dealer prices: RUB 2.4 million

We failed to find a parallel import crossover at the price of Moskvich in the capital. In early spring, for about the same amount, you could buy a Chinese Jetta VS5 SUV. A car from the Middle Kingdom in the Enjoyment version in a large car dealership in the north-west of Moscow then offered us to purchase for 2.16 million rubles. when buying with cash. Now the dealership has run out of cars in this configuration. The only option was to buy a crossover in the older configuration Glory. The cost of such a Jetta VS5 is 2.3 million rubles. The seller agreed to deduct 100 thousand rubles from this amount. when you trade in an old car. You can save the same amount when applying for a loan and a comprehensive insurance policy.

The front-wheel drive car is equipped with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine that works in conjunction with an automatic transmission. In addition, the machine boasts a wide range of equipment. It includes: adaptive cruise control, keyless entry, an eight-inch touch screen, a rearview camera, parking sensors, a rain sensor and a driver fatigue monitoring system.

Geely Coolray

• Official prices: 2,164,990 rubles. (discount price)
• Dealer prices: RUB 2.4 million

One of the most affordable “official” Chinese cars at the moment is the Geely Coolray. Recommended prices for this model start at 2,299,990 rubles. At the same time, the automaker provides all customers with the so-called “direct benefit” in the amount of 135 thousand rubles. Thus, the most affordable crossover in the initial Comfort configuration will cost 2,164,990 rubles. However, two dealers in Moscow at once did not have a car in the basic configuration. As the managers explained, these cars are popular with taxi drivers, so the demand for such Chinese models is very high. At the third showroom, we finally found the Coolray we needed. However, the prices for it turned out to be much higher than the official ones. So, the initial modification of the crossover from the seller costs 2.4 million rubles.

As the manager of the trading company explained, the car already has an automatic transmission even in the basic version. Also, the car is equipped with front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, air conditioning and a rear view camera.

Hyundai Bayon

• Official prices: –
• Dealer prices: RUB 2.2 million

For about the same money, you can buy a compact Hyundai Bayon crossover from dealers. At the moment, several trading companies in Moscow are importing this car under the parallel import scheme. The minimum price for a Korean SUV in car dealerships is 2.2 million rubles. As managers admit, they bring cars from Kazakhstan. There are discounts on the car, the sellers promised to discuss them privately “at the hood”.

A 1.4-liter gasoline engine with 100 hp is installed under the hood of the Hyundai Bayon. The engine works in conjunction with a six-speed automatic. The crossover is equipped with climate control, a rearview camera, heated front seats and steering wheel, as well as keyless entry.

Bestune T77

• Official prices: 2.169 million rubles.
• Dealer prices: RUB 2.2 million

Another model that fits into this price range is the Bestune T77. This Chinese crossover is equipped in Russia with a non-alternative 1.5-liter engine with 160 hp. The minimum retail price for a car on the “handle” is 2.169 million rubles. Dealers have this car cheaper than 2.2 million rubles. we couldn’t find it. The car is equipped with a digital instrument panel, rear view camera, parking sensors and cruise control.

Mitsubishi Xpander

• Official prices: –
• Dealer prices: RUB 2.3 million

By adding 100 thousand rubles, it is quite possible to count on the purchase of the Mitsubishi Xpander cross-country vehicle. In a car dealership in Lyubertsy near Moscow, a car with a 105-horsepower aspirated and a four-speed “automatic” costs 2.3 million rubles. At the same time, the manager of the trading company agreed to discuss the discount during our personal visit to the showroom. The production of this car is carried out at a plant in Indonesia. The dealer, in turn, brings crossvans to our country from the UAE.

The prices for this car have been adjusted several times during this time. In March, a car of the Japanese brand was offered to us in the showroom for 2.8 million rubles. Now the minimum prices for cars start from 2.3 million rubles. According to an employee of the trading company, they brought the crossovers from the UAE and they are guaranteed for two years. The seller also promised to discuss the discount and gifts “at the hood”.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

• Official prices: 2 million rubles. (discount price)
• Dealer prices: 2 million rubles.

Another conditionally available Chinese crossover, which is officially sold in Russia, is Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. However, with the purchase of this model may be difficult. So, we were not able to find a car in the basic version in two car dealerships at once. In dealerships, we were able to offer a top-end SUV with a 147-horsepower engine and a CVT for 2.5 million rubles. On the official website, this model costs 2,549,900 rubles. However, the car has a direct discount of 100 thousand rubles.

In the third dealership, where we turned in search of the most affordable Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, we were finally lucky. In the showroom was a car with a manual transmission and a 113-horsepower engine. The seller asked for 2 million rubles for such a car. At the same time, he noted that such a price tag would be relevant if we arrive for the car within 3-4 days. The recommended cost of this car is not much different from that announced by the dealership manager. So, the crossover on the official website costs at least 2.099 million rubles. At the same time, a direct discount of 100 thousand rubles applies to the car.