Many motorists who decided in 2020 to change their iron horse to a new and more hardy, are looking forward to information about the release of the most anticipated crossovers in Russia. But some crossovers will not be able to find a new owner, they are very unpopular. The reason for this can be both problems with the dynamics, and the appearance or little-known brand.
We present to you the top 10 most unpopular crossovers in Russia for 2020, according to the "Russian newspaper".
10. Chery Tiggo 2
The number of sales for 2019 is 251.
The youngest of the Tiggo family at the beginning of 2019 diverged, if not like hotcakes, then quite cheerfully - 50-60 cars each. But then sales declined, and gradually went to zero.
The advantage of Chery Tiggo 2 is its low price - 600-850 thousand rubles. Also, owners praise this car for good handling, an elastic suspension and a comfortable interior.
However, for the sake of cost, the manufacturer sacrificed the size of the trunk and engine power, which is 106 hp. This is quite enough for urban conditions, but for the track - it will not be enough.
However, Chery is not upset and plans to bring the new Tiggo 2 with the prefix Pro to Russia this year.
9. Honda Pilot
The annual result is 228 sales.
And this participant of the anti-rating of the most unclaimed crossovers, the main problem is the price. You can buy a Honda Pilot for 3.1 million rubles. For this price, you get an all-wheel drive eight-seater with a 3-liter engine at 249 hp.
However, the market is full of not so expensive all-wheel drive competitors who have already established themselves well among Russian motorists. These vehicles include: Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Volkswagen Tiguan, etc.
8. Jeep Renegade
Over the past year, 176 cars were sold.
Why did Russian car enthusiasts react so coldly to a product of the American automobile industry? Perhaps the fault was an unsuccessful appearance. Just as “you cannot harness a horse and a trembling doe in one cart”, you cannot combine brutality with cute features that are more suitable for any small car in one “Jeep”. As a result, the model looks like a “plastic tank."
It’s even a pity that the Jeep Renegade “didn’t shoot” in Russia, because it is the most affordable crossover from the Jeep family. Its price starts from 1.5 million rubles.
7. Brilliance V5
In 2019, 165 cars of this brand were sold.
The first car from the Brilliance line, which came to Russia, quietly left it, and now car dealers are selling "the remnants of the past."
So if you have a desire to buy a high-quality and not too expensive (from 615 thousand rubles) front-wheel drive crossover, then you still have time to do it. This model has a good amount of luggage (430 liters), a 1.5-liter 143-horsepower turbo engine, a nice exterior and comfortable interior.
6. Jeep Cherokee
Last year, 127 cars were bought.
It seems that the Jeep CUV in Russia is not very lucky. Already the second model entered the anti-rating of the most unpopular crossovers of 2020. But if Renegade was “disappointed” with an appearance that, frankly, is an amateur, then Cherokee averts customers with its price - from 2.3 to 3.4 million rubles.
Moreover, for this money you can buy a representative Grand Cherokee SUV with rich basic equipment - from a keyless entry system to a knee pad for the driver.
By the way, Jeep is already testing an updated version of the Grand Cherokee with an improved body silhouette, updated rear optics and a bumper.
5. Foton Sauvana
The number of crossovers sold in 2019 is 125 copies.
Many Russian motorists do not even know about such a crossover. This is the brainchild of a Chinese automaker with a 4G20TI series engine with a capacity of 201–217 liters. from. It is offered at a price of 1.8 to 2.1 million rubles and is positioned as a competitor to Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.
It is not surprising that there were few who wanted to buy a "pig in a poke", when in the domestic market you can find more interesting offers from other Chinese companies. For example, Haval H9.
4. Lifan X70
In 2019, it was possible to sell 87 cars.
In lowering the sales of the Lifan X70, the closure of the Derways plant played a role. Because of this, the company was unable to supply new cars to car dealers.
However, there is hope that in 2020 the supply of the Chinese crossover will resume. And now they will collect it in China. If the coronavirus doesn’t interfere, of course. At the same time, the car will rise in price, but not significantly - from 989 thousand rubles to 1.1 million rubles.
3. HTM Laville
Only 58 sales per year.
A little-known car in Russia could not earn popularity among drivers. This Chinese-made urban crossover boasts an all-round visibility, keyless entry and good noise isolation (even under the hood).
It is equipped with a 145-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo engine, and is equipped with an automatic or manual transmission, and in appearance resembles a Hyundai ix35. And it costs from 950 thousand to 1 million rubles. Perhaps such a failed sales result will force the company to leave the Russian market.
2. Peugeot 2008
Last year, 37 cars were sold.
The second in the list of the most unclaimed crossovers in the Russian market was the handsome Frenchman, who in 2018 could not boast of the popularity of sales. In 2019, things were even worse.
According to experts of the “Russian newspaper” several factors are to blame for the unpopularity of Peugeot 2008:
- weak engine rated at 110 hp;
- high cost - 1.5 million rubles;
- and unsuccessful "crossing": the car turned out to be a hybrid of a station wagon, SUV, hatchback and one-volume minivan.
But Peugeot will not give up without a fight and is ready to try his luck in the Russian market with an updated model of its crossover. Probably, her appearance will be even more unusual, and the price is even higher.
1. HTM Boliger
The number of transactions - 11.
For the second year in a row, the title of the most unpopular SUV in the Russian market has been held by this Chinese car, positioned as a "luxury" and "capable of surprising."
Until 2015, this front-wheel drive model was assembled in Cherkessk, at the now closed Derways plant. There it was equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and a capacity of 160 liters. from. in combination with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed transmission. The cost of HTM Boliger is 890 thousand rubles, but even for this price there were few people who wanted to buy this crossover.
Sooner or later, the leftovers will be sold out, and the first place in the list of crossovers “forgotten” by buyers will go to another car.
