Foreign cars of the Russian assembly: review, rating and characteristics

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Russia is one of the largest European car manufacturers. Several tens of thousands of a wide variety of vehicles roll off the assembly lines of numerous factories every year - from budget models of small cars to large luxury SUVs. And these are not only cars of Russian brands. In recent years, global automakers, wishing to strengthen their influence on the Russian automotive market, have been opening more and more new factories and assembly departments in the domestic expanses.

Manufacturers and brands

Today, there are several dozen different models of foreign cars assembled in Russia. Moreover, brands from all over the world have established the production of their models in Russia. Among them are: USA, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, China.

• BMW production launched in Kaliningrad.
• In Kaluga - atthe main competitors of Kaliningraders are the prestigious Audi sedans.
• Chinese Lifan, Brilliance and Geely models are produced in Cherkessk.
• In Naberezhnye Chelny - American Ford.
• Korean SsangYong and Japanese Mazda gather in Vladivostok.

And this is only a small part of the extensive list of foreign cars assembled in Russia.

Benefits of Choice

Purchasing a car of a famous world brand, made in Russia, has its own significant advantages:

• firstly, such cars are sold at quite attractive prices, since the manufacturer does not have to pay very impressive import duties;
• and secondly, the assembly of the model in our country guarantees an uninterrupted supply of spare parts and a high level of service.

Besides, rather important criterion at a choice is the level of adaptation to the Russian road and climatic conditions. Many manufacturers of Russian foreign cars do not skimp on adapting their cars to the domestic consumer.

The following is a small overview of Russian-made foreign cars with their characteristics.

Hyundai Solaris

This model tops the rating of foreign cars of domestic assembly. More than 675 thousand Russian motorists have already bought it.

The machine is equipped with either a 1.4 liter KAPPA engine that produces 100 hp or an innovative Gamma power unit with an increased power of 123 hp. and increased to 132.4 Nm and 150.7Nm torque. Both engines can be equipped with both automatic and manual transmissions and have excellent fuel efficiency.

The latest features are included in this sedan.

• Keyless entry system.
• Heated windshield.
• Start the engine with the "Start" button.
• Auto trunk release.
• Heated washer nozzles.
• Increased volume of washer fluid reservoir and gas tank.
• Reversing camera for easier maneuvering in tight spaces.

Workhorse

For more than 10 years, Renault Logan's sense of style has influenced its popularity and a worthy second place in our rating of Russian-made foreign cars. Sold about 640 thousand copies. The latest version of this French workhorse has a great, bright and modern design.

The car has almost the most spacious trunk in its class - 510 liters. And the rear seats fold down for maximum cargo space.

A new bodywork with seven new paint finishes hides the advanced Easy-R robotic transmission, making the sedan even more economical and user-friendly than previous generations.

Design engineers spent many hours adapting this Russian-made foreign car to all climatic and road conditions of our country:

• Starting the engine in cold climates.
• Upgraded suspension features a new anti-roll bar and stiffer springs.
• Heated front seats and heated windshield.
• Extended battery pack.
• Technical fluids adapted to low temperature operation.
• Six-year body rust protection warranty.

KIA Rio New

This popular model rightfully ranks third in our rating of foreign cars assembled in Russia. More than 625,000 Russians have already purchased cars of this model.

The machine has two engine options:

• 1, 4 liters 100 HP;
• 1.6 liters 123 hp

Gearbox - automatic or manual. Based on the results of independent crash tests, this model received the maximum safety rating.

In addition, KIA Rio has a revision for Russian operating conditions. The bottom and the entire body are treated with a special anti-corrosion compound. Installed rear and front mudguards and plastic crankcase. This Korean sedan uses a battery with a capacity increased to 60 Ah and a washer fluid reservoir increased to 4.6 liters. Ground clearance is an impressive 160 millimeters.

There is a complete set of six airbags: side and front airbags for the driver and passenger, and full-length curtain airbags.

The most spectacular

Ford Focus boasts nonot only by harmonious and elegant design, but also by the impressive level of its technological equipment. The stylish combination of black and white colors looks original and bold. More than 615 thousand of our compatriots have already appreciated the equipment of this model with several engine options. They have an excellent ratio of efficiency and power, but the advanced 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engine deserves special attention. It has a power of 150 hp. and reduces fuel consumption, acceleration time and emissions. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, which also contributes to smooth and dynamic acceleration.

The sedan is equipped with the most advanced version of the multimedia system. The large eight-inch touchscreen display with scroll and zoom functionality makes menu navigation as easy as possible.

Modern technologies will make driving this car as simple and safe as possible. For example, when the transmission is put into reverse mode, the image from the rear view camera automatically appears on the central display.

The optimal ratio of the rich equipment of this Russian-made foreign car and the price gives it a worthy fourth place in our rating.