But for a large family, such cars are not very suitable - you have to fork out and choose between SUVs, crossovers or minivans.
A big Jeep is not very suitable for this role. The SUV is too voracious, expensive, and in general, they say that if you need such a car, then you live somewhere else.
Which minivan to choose for a family? Photo: Youtube.comCrossovers are more suitable for the role of a family car, but they don’t have much with the size of the cabin. And what works is expensive.
There are minivans - they are often offered at the price of sedans and station wagons, and are distinguished by a large interior with three rows of seats. For families, this is a great option!
Unfortunately, rarely anyone has the opportunity to purchase a new minivan, you have to look for something on the used market. But the demand for such cars is, albeit small.
Today we will tell you about the new minivans that are officially sold in Russia. In the review there will be cars cheaper and more expensive - for every taste!
mercedes-benz v-class
Mercedes is prestige, comfort, and in general, the neighbors will appreciate it! In order not to be reproached for sybaritism and not ranked among the oligarchs, you should not take a brand new S-Class. A sedan for a large family is not very suitable, especially if there are more than three children.
Take the V-Class, which looks like a minibus, and let someone dare to say that this is a luxury - almost a working car!
In fact, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class is very comfortable, beautiful and economical. There are many modifications offered in Russia, but there is only one engine - a 2,1 turbodiesel with 190 hp. With.
The cost of a new car is from 9 to 290 rubles. Photo: Youtube.comThe volume seems small, as well as the power, but how much money can be saved at gas stations! Although, on the other hand, it is easier to take something much cheaper, and not worry about the expense and expensive repairs.
The simplest modifications of Mercedes can boast of rich equipment. The more expensive, the more options there will be, including leather interior, valuable wood trim, and so on.
In addition to space, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class boasts an impressive luggage compartment, which will fit the things of a large family who are going to go under their own power to the sea.
Like any expensive Mercedes, the new V-Class has a huge number of electronic security systems, well-thought-out body reinforcements and an arsenal of “pillows”.
Mercedes-Benz is reliable, but such a car is expensive to maintain. Although, if it is possible to buy a car of this class, then it will be possible to service it.
Inside is luxurious, like in any Mercedes! Photo: Youtube.comAdvantages of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class:
- ? Mercedes
- ? Fuel consumption
- ? Reliability
- ? Spacious interior
- ? Comfort on the move
The model also has a number of disadvantages:
- ? Expensive repairs and maintenance
- ? Diesel engine quiet operation is no different
- ? Maneuverability
- ? The volume of the engine is 2,1 liters and 190 liters. With. don't care for sports
It turns out that the Mercedes-Benz V-Class is a minivan for aesthetes who are not burdened with financial problems.
Kia Carnival
If Mercedes seems too expensive, then you can take a closer look at the Korean auto industry. The new Kia Carnival is not at all the simple and rotting minivan it used to be.
The cost of new cars is from 2 to 700 rubles. Photo: Youtube.comIn the fourth generation, Korean engineers decided not just to release a standard family car. No, against the backdrop of the popularity of crossovers, it was decided to give the minivan the features of an SUV.
The car turned out to be stylish, its essence was emphasized by the crossover design and the increased size of the wheels.
The interior has also been seriously updated, and the car has more options.
Engines here to choose from - for economical and those who need dynamics. The diesel version has a working volume of 2,2 liters and develops 199 liters. With. Gasoline - 3,5 liters. and 249 l. With.
Crossover Kia Carnival can only be considered conditionally - the drive is offered in all modifications of the front.
Volkswagen Multivan
Volkswagen cars in Russia are traditionally loved and popular. But if the standard Polo is not enough for your family, then you should take a closer look at the Volkswagen Multivan.
These cars are expensive, but they give German reliability, comfort and spaciousness in the cabin. The engines here are only 2,0 diesel with different capacities, but the consumption pleases. The main thing is to refuel at proven gas stations, because modern heavy-fuel engines from low-quality diesel fuel quickly fail.
The cost of new cars is from 4 rubles. Photo: Youtube.comDespite the external “minibus” look, the Volkswagen Multivan is more comfortable inside than many sedans. This is not a "Transporter", but a "Multivan"!
The minivan will be an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and will save the family budget. If necessary, Volkswagen Multivan will help you earn money on transfer services, for example.
If the cost of a car seems too high, then you can look at used options, although even for minivans of the late 1990s they ask for an average of 600 rubles.
The owners of the “fresh” Volkswagen Multivan mostly praise their cars, although some complain about assembly flaws, creaking plastic panels and stiff suspension in the cheapest modifications.
Peugeot Traveler
Another relatively budget minivan, featuring a spacious interior. The engine of the car is an economical diesel engine with a displacement of 2,0 liters and a power of 150 hp. With. Gearboxes are offered both automatic and mechanical.
French diesel engines are considered the best in the world, so you should not be afraid of them. If you do not save on fuel, then there will be no problems with the engine.
The cost of new cars is from 1 to 980 rubles. Photo: Youtube.comThis is exactly a passenger minivan, and not a cargo minibus, converted in haste. The driver and passengers on the road will be comfortable, because even in the basic configuration there is a separate climate control, cruise, rear parking sensors and other options.
For those who still doubt, information about the safety test will not be superfluous - Peugeot Traveler received 5 stars.
Advantages of the model:
- ? Appearance
- ? Comfortable salon
- ? Engine Reliability
- ? Economy
- ? High quality paintwork
No cons have been identified yet, although for Russia one drawback is immediately implied - this is a "Frenchman", some still do not trust them, despite the dominance of Renault.
Toyota Alphard
For lovers of traditional Japanese quality, we can offer a brutal Japanese minivan Toyota Alphard. The car has a stylish design - in the stream they will pay attention to such a car.
The cost of new cars is from 6 rubles. Photo: Youtube.comAlthough Toyota looks futuristic, the appearance is carefully calibrated, aerodynamics too. Inside, the car impresses with silence, comfort and a huge number of options. This is a premium, no worse than the Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
In Russia, only one engine is offered - a 3,5-liter gasoline with a capacity of 300 hp. With. It’s not worth talking about the lack of efficiency of such a motor, but the dynamics are amazing.
The reliability of Toyota cars has long been legendary - this fully applies to this minivan.
It turns out that the Toyota Alphard is the sportiest of all the options presented in the review. But a bargain in terms of versatility and economy would be the Peugeot Traveler.
Minivans are not only boring cars. If desired, and financial opportunities, you can pick up a universal car for all occasions. The owner will constantly turn around to such a car - this means that he is satisfied with his choice!
