Top 7 Cheapest Cars with Automatic Transmission in Russia – Expert Review

June 11, 2023, 18:12:56

If a few years ago the share of cars with automatic transmission (automatic transmission) sold in the Russian Federation reached record levels, however, at present it has slightly decreased. This is due to the fact that Lada cars are now equipped exclusively with a manual transmission. However, there are models on the market that are equipped with automatic transmission and have an attractive price. Experts have compiled a list of 7 such vehicles.

1. Chevrolet Spark, this compact hatchback, already in the basic version is offered with automatic transmission. Model Chevrolet Spark 2023 release enters Russia under the parallel import scheme. For performance LT currently they are asking for 1 million 249 thousand 900 rubles. Under the hood of such a machine is a 1.3-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces 85 hp.
2. In second place is another model of the company Chevrolet — Chevrolet Nexia. Prices in car dealerships for such a car start at 1 million 260 thousand rubles. Compared with Chevrolet Spark, a much more powerful engine with a working volume of 1.5 liters is installed here, developing 106 hp. This car is popular among Russian drivers, so the brought cars do not stay long at dealers.
3. Sedan Changan Alsvin recently appeared on the Russian car market. At the moment, these cars are available in more than 300 car dealerships. The most affordable sedan equipment, LX, costs 1 million 349 thousand 900 rubles. Under the hood is an atmospheric engine with a working volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 107 hp. Interestingly, a robotic gearbox is used as a transmission, despite the small torque of the motor.
4. There are still stocks in Russia Kia Picanto. Previously, this model was one of the most affordable among foreign cars. Currently per version Classic Picanto 2022 release with automatic transmission ask for 1 million 429 thousand 900 rubles. The engine power is only 67 hp, and the volume of the power plant is 1.0 liters.
5. Chevrolet Cobalt also presented in the Russian car market with an automatic transmission. This model was brought to the Russian Federation under the parallel import scheme, and its current price is 1 million 449 thousand rubles. In technical terms, this car has not changed, so we can expect a 1.5-liter power unit that produces 106 hp.
6. Renault Sandero Stepway: in some car dealerships of the Russian Federation there are still available stocks of hatchbacks. These versions of the car are distinguished by increased ground clearance. The most affordable modification of this model costs 1 million 510 thousand 300 rubles. In this case, a 1.6-liter atmospheric engine is used, which produces 113 hp. paired with a CVT transmission.
7. Renault Logan Stepway – This is another French car that completes this rating. Dealers offer a model Logan Stepway at a price of 1 million 519 thousand rubles. The car can be bought in a complete set Stepway Drive. In technical terms, it is completely similar Sandero Stepway – 113 hp engine and variator.