The best new cars for 700 thousand rubles in 2021

Some will say that it is impossible to buy a new car from the salon in 2021. But let me disagree. The question here is what specific requirements the buyer has for the vehicle. It is still possible to find a car without a run for that kind of money.

Although here it is worth admitting that you will have to choose among domestic and Chinese cars. Plus there are literally 2 representatives of the French manufacturer. And as expected it turned out to be the Renault brand.

A person who ignores the option of buying a car without a run, quite logically explains his decision with a small budget. After all, even in the secondary market, you need to try to find worthy copies within the presented amount, although objectively there is more choice there. But it is important to really appreciate the benefits of a new machine. This is a guarantee, service at a dealer, a number of additional features, pleasant bonuses and gifts from the dealer.

So let's present a selection of new cars up to 700,000 rubles and see what the Russian market is ready to offer for that kind of money in 2021.

Who offers available cars

Speaking about new cars, the price of which will not exceed 700,000 rubles, many people immediately think of the Chinese car industry. But here the situation has changed dramatically over the past year. Even over the past few months, individual models from the Middle Kingdom have managed to rise in price by 150-200 thousand rubles.

Therefore, the range of Chinese cars for the presented amount of money turned out to be extremely limited. In fact, only a few Lifan models fall here. No more. Renault also continues to keep at an affordable level with its budget models.

The entire remaining range of new cars is the domestic auto industry. This also naturally includes the Chevrolet Niva. Everyone understands perfectly well that Niva, like VAZ Niva, is the same product of AvtoVAZ, but with the nameplate of an American company. So the Chevrolet Niva is rightly considered a Russian car.

These are all manufacturers offering new cars at a price of up to 700 thousand rubles, and the situation is gradually changing for the worse. Prices are rising. There is a high probability that a couple of excellent state employees from Renault will soon surpass the 700 thousand mark. There are assumptions that the new minimum price will be no less than 800-850 thousand rubles. And this fact should not be surprising against the general background of the rise in prices for cars.

But while there is still at least one car available for up to 700,000 rubles, we will update our top.

Lifan solano

Unremarkable Chinese sedan. Its main advantage is that it is cheap. Maximum budget with all the ensuing consequences.

This is not to say that this car is from the category of those that are not worth buying in any case. Sales statistics in Russia suggest otherwise.

Well done externally, this car from the Middle Kingdom is offered with a weak motor, front-wheel drive. But the basic equipment is quite rich.

Now Lifan Solano can be taken for about 600 thousand rubles from the salon of an authorized dealer with zero mileage. It is not necessary to raise the bar higher. Do not rush to spend another 100 thousand on additional options and improved equipment.

If you are interested in a budget car, while you want only a foreign car, and the available amount does not go beyond 700 thousand rubles, then Lifan Solano will be quite a tolerable option.

Lifan X50 and Lifan X60

These new 2021 cars can still be purchased for up to RUB 700,000. But with one amendment. The older Lifan model will cost at least 710 thousand. Here you can forgive such a minor error.

Lifan X60 belongs to the compact crossover category. Among the advantages are a good ground clearance of 179 mm, as well as a trunk with a volume of 405 liters. Not a record, but it is enough for everyday tasks.

Under the hood, there will be an uncontested 1.6-liter engine with 128 horsepower. The dynamics will not be exemplary, but quite normal for a car of this level. You should not count on four-wheel drive. It is not provided here in any of the configurations.

As for the Lifan X50, this is already a subcompact urban crossover. Exclusively front-wheel drive. For a number of characteristics, it looks even preferable to its older brother. For example, the ground clearance here was increased to 185 mm. And the trunk holds up to 570 liters of cargo.

The horsepower engine is similar. But the volume of the engine itself is 1.5 liters. It turned out to be more economical, although the difference is minimal.

But still the main thing here is the price. The cost of the Lifan X50 starts at 660 thousand rubles, and this fully corresponds to the allocated budget. In more advanced trim levels, the Chinese crossover can be picked up for 750-800 thousand rubles. Whether it is worth waiting to accumulate the missing amount and take Lifan in a rich configuration is a very controversial question, but it's up to the buyer to decide.

Renault Sandero

Objectively, one of the best answers to the question of what new good car you can buy now for 700,000 rubles is Renault Sandero. A compact hatchback, on the basis of which an SUV was also built, but it no longer fits into the specified budget and costs much more.

As for the usual Renault Sandero, there is also a small nuance here. As of April 2021, the recommended retail price from an authorized Renault dealer is 704 thousand rubles, that is, again it was necessary to go a little beyond the available budget.

For this amount, you can get only the basic access equipment. This package includes a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 82 horsepower. The transmission is only a manual 5-speed gearbox. Plus there will be a minimum set of equipment. The client will receive nothing outstanding.

But Renault Sandero attracts with an interesting design, a fairly high-quality interior performance, given the cost. For many buyers, this is better than Russian-made cars, although one can argue endlessly on this score.

Renault Logan

Another representative of the French car industry, when buying which the rule of 700 thousand rubles will not have to be violated. One of the bestsellers on the Russian market. This is a budget sedan of the European B-class. Perhaps even the best option for buying a car for this amount, moreover, a completely new one, without a run.

The equipment here is the same as that of the Renault Sandero. The Access version is available at a price of 690 thousand rubles, but this is the price for April 2021. There is a possibility that at the end of spring or at the beginning of summer they will ask for at least 750 thousand rubles for the basic equipment, but so far.

The engine and transmission are the same as those of the Renault Sandero. But at the same time, Logan attracts with a more spacious and roomy interior, a huge luggage compartment. Let it be inferior in terms of the exterior. But it is positioned as a reliable, budget car that can withstand increased loads. A real workhorse.

Chevrolet niva

Conditional foreign car, which in its essence is a completely Russian car. It was once a joint project of AvtoVAZ and Chevrolet. But then the model came under the full control of the Russian side.

It's fair to say that the Chevrolet Niva is one of the most popular budget crossovers out there. The model can even be called an SUV, since it has four-wheel drive and a number of other mandatory off-road vehicle components.

Finding new cars now, and even with a gun, paying up to 700,000 rubles, is almost unrealistic. But for this money, you can take a decent all-terrain vehicle, perfectly adapted to Russian operating conditions.

If you do not take into account possible discounts, then the real price for the new Chevrolet Niva is from 695 thousand rubles. This is an exceptionally basic SL configuration. The next option in terms of equipment costs from 730 thousand.

For this money, the client gets a 1.7-liter 8-valve engine with 83 horsepower, as well as a 5-speed manual gearbox, and as prices rise, the situation under the hood does not change. The same atmospheric ICE goes everywhere.

A good car for the harsh Russian realities. But buying a Chevrolet Niva as a car purely for urban use is not worth it. Fuel consumption is too high, as well as a sufficient level of comfort.

Niva legend

In fact, this is a classic VAZ Niva Lada 4 × 4. The model is rightly included in the rating of new cars, since it costs less than 700,000 rubles, and can also offer a number of its advantages and capabilities.

VAZ Niva received a new name due to the appearance of an updated version of Lada Travel. But Travel already costs much more than 700 thousand, and therefore this car is not in this rating. But the classic Niva remained.

This includes a three and five door version. Separating them is almost pointless. Although they are different in terms of size, the essence is the same everywhere.

Niva Legend is a full-fledged all-terrain vehicle, a real frame SUV. It will pass where any urban crossover is hopelessly stuck. Niva has repeatedly demonstrated capabilities at a level higher than that of eminent foreign SUVs.

Here you should understand that the purchase of Niva Legend is aimed at a certain category of customers. For those who need a simple, trouble-free vehicle with good cross-country ability. This is not a city car. It is optimal to drive the Niva to the dacha, fishing, use it as a car for hunting trips. Even fans of extreme off-road driving often choose Niva because they know its real capabilities.

Now to the prices. Niva Legend is good because even in the top configuration it costs about 693 thousand rubles. But everywhere there will be the same engine with a volume of 1.7 liters and a capacity of 83 horsepower. Prices for the 3-door version start at 608 thousand rubles, and for the five-door modification you need to pay from 660 thousand rubles in 2021.

Lada granta

According to many, the best new car available for up to 700 thousand rubles is the domestic Lada Granta. And there are several objective reasons for this.

Granta's level of performance is definitely not lower than that of the same Lifan Solano. At the same time, the Russian car was much cheaper. It is useless to argue about the appearance of the models, since everyone has different tastes.

Now this car is sold from the showroom for less than 700,000 rubles. And this can also be attributed to the number of advantages.

In fact, Lada Granta only in the Luxe configuration with a 98 horsepower engine and an automatic transmission goes beyond the budget. And even in this case, the recommended price for official dealers is from 704 thousand rubles, that is, the excess of the established limit is insignificant.

Perhaps other new cars can be included in the list, but now 700,000 rubles is objectively a small amount. Spending it on foreign cars with basic equipment is not a good idea. They look too poor inside and can offer practically nothing to the consumer.

If you already spend 700 thousand on a new car, when the issue of lack of mileage is fundamentally important, it is better to spend money as rationally as possible, that is, to get the maximum for such a budget. And here Lada Granta looks like the best car option among new cars up to 700,000 rubles, and therefore rightly leads the rating.

For that kind of money, you can get one of 3 engines. It is the simplest 87 horsepower 8-valve gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. There is also a pair of 1.6-liter 16-valve internal combustion engines. Only one motor is 98 hp. from. and is equipped with a 4-speed automatic, and the second comes with a mechanics, but produces 106 horsepower.

It should be added that this amount includes versions of the Granta sedan, hatchback, liftback and station wagon.

Lada Granta Cross

This car is worth highlighting separately. Now such a car is sold in a car dealership at a price of 632 thousand rubles. In the amount of up to 700,000 rubles, the version with the top engine in the Quest configuration fits. Costs from 694 thousand.

It is clear that the Granta Cross is a crossover version of the usual Granta hatchback. Still, the external changes were clearly beneficial.

It is also worth adding that the car received increased ground clearance, crossover body kits and improved equipment in the initial version. So the car, although in many ways similar, is still different. If you choose between the regular Granta and the cross-version of the Granta Cross, then the SUV looks like a more obvious favorite here.

The presented top shows that it is still possible to find a new car for 700 thousand rubles. Even with prices skyrocketing in 2021.

The question is whether the person will agree to take one of these options. Considering that the assortment of supported cars for the same money is much more interesting and varied.