Brutal crossover. The most masculine cars

Most men buy a car not only as vehicle, but also as a way of self-expression. If you want to find out which men's cars best emphasize the status of their owner, then you should pay attention not only to their price, but also to their appearance, technical specifications and level of equipment. Experts have compiled a rating of cars that are best suited for men. However, they turned out to have their own opinion on this matter - they consider completely different models to be ideal men's cars. Therefore, it is worth considering both rating options and comparing them with each other.

Male version

Number one. Brutal and practical

Men give first place to the legendary “cube”, as they call it in Russia Mercedes G-Class. Despite the fact that its design was inherited from army SUVs more than 30 years ago, it has remained virtually unchanged to this day. It is this circumstance that makes the car stand out from the crowd and gives it many advantages over modern crossovers. In our country, the “cube” is loved for its excellent cross-country ability, comparable to domestic UAZs, as well as for reputation. In the 90s, this car was equally popular among representatives of organized crime and law enforcement, which gave it the status of a man.

Today, a real men's car can be purchased in the most different modifications. The interior trim can vary from the simplest fabric, which can withstand even heavy loads without serious wear and tear, to exclusive leather, typical for expensive supercars and executive cars. Even the basic package includes climate control and all kinds of electronic systems responsible for safety - and most importantly expensive versions Mercedes G-Klasse owners receive a panoramic glass roof, electric seats and much more. If we are talking about tuning versions, then their package may even include a minibar with crystal glasses, which will certainly appeal to lovers of luxury.

However, real men are more interested in the technical side of the car. The all-wheel drive transmission is equipped with differential locking mechanisms that significantly increase cross-country ability. However, reduction gear is available only for basic cars with low-power engines - it is not used in expensive modifications. The engines themselves can have a power of 183–388 Horse power, if we are talking about regular Mercedes G-Klasse, and 544–612 horsepower in AMG versions. For people who prefer reasonable costs, men's cars with economical models are offered.

Number two. Primal Power

It is impossible to say with one hundred percent certainty that modern executive sedans and crossovers with powerful engines are real men's cars. Even sports cars produced in the last decade are equipped with many safety systems and electronic assistants who are ready to help at any moment, helping the driver out of difficult situation. You can be left alone with the car and show your masculine character, trying to cope with unbridled power, only in one case - for this you will need a Dodge Viper. Of course, in the latest generation of this men's supercar, electronic safety systems appeared, which allowed it to pass certification, but their interference in the control process is manifested only in the most extreme situations.

I would like to call the interior of the best sports car for men ascetic - it lacks expensive air conditioning system and a modern multimedia system, and the front panel is made of hard plastic, processed without much care. The leather upholstery of the seats is very rough, and it is impossible to find a single container for small items in the entire cabin. The picture is completed by not very informative instruments and a narrow Windshield, evoking thoughts of a tank's viewing slit.

However, this men's sports car can be forgiven for its unique character. The ten-cylinder engine, once found in trucks and Dodges, has been heavily modified and produces 640 horsepower with a displacement of 8.4 liters. Torque is transmitted to rear wheels six-speed Tremec manual transmission, which is capable of withstanding colossal torque exceeding 800 Nm. It is incredibly difficult to handle the car - for buyers of a men's sports car, car dealership specialists recommend starting in third or fourth gear at first, so as not to cause wheel slip. But experienced drivers claim that no other sports car compares to the Dodge Viper for fun on the race track.

Number three. German technology

If you ask a German what best car for a man, he will answer without hesitation - BMW M5. A powerful sports car based on serial sedan, pleases with a combination of practicality, excellent dynamics and safety. In his basic equipment includes three-zone climate control, nine airbags, as well as a braking assistance system and an intelligent vehicle stabilization complex. Among all men's cars, the BMW can be called the most high-tech, since it uses a brake energy recovery system that recharges the battery every time the brake pedal is pressed, reducing the load on the battery.

The interior is decorated with high-quality leather, as well as polished aluminum and carbon fiber inserts. Upon request, wooden panels can be installed in this men's car, which makes it more solid and brings it closer in appearance to a regular business sedan. Among the advantages of a sports car interior, the following should also be mentioned:

• Automated seat adjustment with memory;
• Projection dashboard;
• A modern multimedia system with the ability to control car settings.

Interesting options include adaptive LED headlights, which do not blind drivers driving in the oncoming lane, and do not create strong reflected light in foggy weather.

The thesis that a good car for a man should be powerful is confirmed by the 4.4-liter engine, whose power reaches 560 horsepower. The gearbox can only be robotic - it provides a fairly quick transition between stages and limits fuel consumption during quiet driving to 14 liters per 100 kilometers. Acceleration to the first “hundred” takes a little more than 4 seconds, and maximum speed limited to 250 km/h. Specialists from the manufacturing company say that removing the electronic limiter will allow the man's car to accelerate to more than 300 km/h.

Women's opinion

Stylish and confident

Most women are sure that the most masculine cars are produced by Audi. They give preference to the A8 executive sedan, since it has an elegant appearance and can be equipped with powerful engines, but is also very practical. Practice shows that it is with such men that women prefer to start relationships - strong, self-confident, but never forgetting about family comfort, the comfort of home and car. In addition, the Audi brand, according to women, is a kind of “golden mean” - wealthy men drive it, but do not belong to the “golden youth” who buy expensive sports cars with their parents’ money.

Men's cars produced by Audi are indeed very practical - they can be equipped not only with powerful eight-cylinder engines producing up to 520 horsepower, but also with economical diesel engines that consume no more than 10 liters/100 km. Buyers are also available with eight speeds that help save fuel. A special feature of the Audi A8 is also the presence of all-wheel drive in all versions of the car.

French alternative

Some women say that small cars for men can be just as stylish and emphasize their status as much as huge executive sedans or powerful sports cars. Among the good examples of compact men's cars is the Renault Clio RS - this representative of the “hot hatchback” class has proven to be very attractive to women. Externally, it completely replicates the production vehicle and differs from it only in a modified body kit and wheels of increased diameter. However, under the hood of such a small man's car there is a 200 horsepower engine, which allows it to accelerate to “hundreds” in less than 8 seconds and reach 240 km/h. The transmission can only be automatic, but it does not in any way worsen the dynamics of a man's car, since the special settings electronic unit controls provide quick gear changes.

The interior decoration of a small men's car is made of high-quality materials. Although you won't find leather upholstery here, many will be quite happy with the combined material stitched with red stitching. The pedal covers are made of polished aluminum - in addition, this material can also be found in the design of the center console. The driver will be pleased with a small steering wheel with a modern electric power steering, a multimedia system with a touch screen and a seat that is adjustable using automated drives.

A real man's car

Experts say that in pursuit of masculinity you should not go too far - too much expensive cars they speak of a love of flashy luxury, and powerful sports cars speak of a frivolous and fickle character. The best option for a man who wants to emphasize his social status - this is a large sedan or. Extreme lovers may also prefer SUVs, which certainly cannot be accused of lack of masculinity. However, small cars can also be masculine - we are talking about fairly powerful modifications of compact sedans and hatchbacks.

What cars do men prefer to drive? Specialists from an automotive statistical company have been collecting data for several years, and as a result, they have found out which cars real men buy in Russia.

The percentage of men who own cars of these particular car brands exceeds 90%. That is, women prefer to drive cars of other brands.

TOP 10 men's cars

Subaru - first place

More than 95% of owners Subaru cars- men. Cars of this brand are assembled only in Japan. The cars are famous for their reliability, which is probably why this brand is so popular among male motorists.

Jeep - second place

A well-known and popular brand all over the world. SUVs of this brand look quite brutal, probably this circumstance contributes to their popularity among the male part of the population. Among men, the number of Jeep owners exceeded 94%.

Now the brand belongs to the Italian-American concern Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Jeep cars They are collected in the USA, from where they are distributed throughout the world.

Toyota – third place

Famous Japanese brand known for its quality and reliability. Toyota cars travel all over the world, including on the roads of Russia. Among the owners of cars of this Japanese brand, just over 94% are men.

Infiniti – fourth place

Another Japanese brand attracts a large number of men. This car brand belongs Japanese company Nissan. The division produces premium cars. Infiniti cars are not only reliable, but also high level comfort.

More than 93% of Infiniti owners are men.

Honda – fifth place

Honda is famous not only good cars. Probably, the company became more famous thanks to motorcycles, which are popular among all the people. The factories of the Japanese concern are scattered around the world. Among Russian Honda owners the share of men is almost 93%.

UAZ – sixth place

The list of cars for men also includes our domestic SUVs. Even some women risk getting behind the wheel of these brutal cars. Among UAZ owners, the number of such desperate ladies is more than 7%.

Lexus - seventh place

Automotive Lexus brand belongs Japanese corporation Toyota. Premium cars are produced under this brand. That is, when buying a Lexus car, you are purchasing a reliable and very comfortable car. Among Lexus owners, more than 92% are men.

Mitsubishi – eighth place

Cars of another Japanese brand haunt Russian men. Among the owners Mitsubishi cars men 92%.

Mercedes-Benz – ninth place

In ninth place in the ranking of men's cars is the famous German brand Mercedes-Benz. Among Mercedes owners, the share of men is almost 91.5%. Cars of this brand have earned their popularity due to their high operational characteristics. Everyone knows that the Germans make very good cars.

Volvo - tenth place

Closing the list of men's cars are cars from the Swedish concern Volvo. At this point in time, the Volvo brand and logo can be used not only by the Swedish concern, but also by the Chinese company Geely. She owns the division that produces Volvo cars.

Among the owners of this brand, the number of men is just over 91%.

We can conclude that real men mostly prefer to drive Japanese cars.

On the eve of the most masculine holiday, the most automobile portal of the most automobile city is preparing a unique gift for its readers - a Hit Parade of the most masculine BRUTAL CARS!

Who are the most loyal fans of the auto industry? Who knows how a “sedan” differs from a “station wagon” and what is the difference between a “crossover” and an “SUV”? Who doesn’t blush at the word “SUV” and start giggling embarrassedly at the mention of “clearance”? Who doesn’t hesitate at the sight of a flat tire and doesn’t panic when the engine stalls? Of course men. Today's article is especially for men. So if a representative of the fair sex accidentally opened this material, then she can safely close it and go read glossy magazines, since “The Hit Parade of the Most Masculine Brutal Cars” is reading only for real men.

1 place

Since its first appearance in 1948, the name Land Rover is firmly associated among car enthusiasts with all-wheel drive vehicles. Defender, Discovery, Range Rover and Freelander are unique all-terrain vehicles that have no equal. But today we will not talk about these classic jeeps, but about the new, sporty Range SUV Rover Sport.

Range Rover Sport is the fifth model in the venerable Land Rover family and complements the award-winning Range Rover. Its main difference from its famous brother is the new, eight-cylinder, super-powerful engine with a supercharger, developing a power of 390 horsepower. A new system Dynamic Response suspension and a chassis tuned to match the powerful engine provide the car with excellent handling and ride comfort. The Range Rover Sport is a stunning SUV with the bold character of a sports car.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 s.
length: 4788 mm.
width: 2170 mm.
height: 1817 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $120,000 to $144,400.

2nd place

In second place - Cadillac Escalade- a luxurious VIP-class car, driven by an eight-cylinder engine with a volume of up to 6.2 liters and a power of 403 “purebred horses” (it’s hard to call the hp of this car with the rough word “horses”). Increased power engine gives the driver confidence and a feeling of complete control over the car.

The appearance of this car excites and delights. A powerful radiator grille with rectangular cells and an abundance of chrome parts in the appearance of the Escalade uncompromisingly declares that it belongs to the Cadillac family. Inside the Cadillac Escalade's cabin, you understand the concept of "spaciousness" in a new way. Here you will find three rows of seats, exclusive materials and quality finishes.

But the most important thing in this huge car is not its elegant appearance, but its exceptional safety. Cadillac Escalade sets a record number AirBag pillows: front, for the driver and front passenger, inflatable curtains for the side seats of the first, second and third rows.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 s.
length: 5144 mm.
width: 2007 mm.
height: 1887 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $97,250 to $107,300.

3rd place

Well, this is just a classic, gentlemen. What guy doesn't dream of a Hummer H2? This huge car is simply the epitome of brutality. While other automakers strive to give their SUVs sleeker shapes, sometimes at the expense of true off-road capability, the Hummer H2 maintains a tough, masculine appearance without embellishment or smoothing. It has a strong military bearing, excellent maneuverability, spacious comfortable salon and high technological equipment. Hummer H2 is the perfect combination of comfort and handling both on and off the road.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 s.
length: 4,820 mm.
width: 2,063 mm.
height: 2,080 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $89,950 to $98,850.

4th place

Next on the list is the same “Boomer”, or rather the BMW X5. BMW X5 is huge, stylish car, which you can’t help but want. Yes, in a new interpretation famous tale, a real man must do three things in his life: sleep with Elena Korikova, make fun of Pavel Vol and crash a BMW X5 (preferably someone else’s and preferably a “Cossack” or at least an “Oka”). But seriously, the BMW X5 is big powerful SUV, which has a stylish, memorable appearance, excellent driving performance, a comfortable interior and good off-road performance.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 s.
length: 4854 mm.
width: 1933 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $91,000 to $116,200.

5th place

In fifth place on the Hit Parade mid-size SUV from luxury Infiniti brand- QX56. This car has been produced since 1996 and is luxurious the epitome of Nissan Armada. His specifications and appearance surprise with their ideality and thoughtfulness. Not a single extra detail, not a single stroke that does not fit into the overall picture of perfection. The Infiniti QX56 is capable of captivating even the most fastidious car enthusiast. But the true charm of Infiniti's SUV lies inside the cabin. High-quality leather, precious woods, space and comfort, combined with the latest technical developments, make the interior of the QX56 not just luxurious, but unique.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 s.
length: 5255 mm.
width: 2015 mm.
height: 1997.7 mm.

Buy as a gift for yourself: $99,560.

6th place

In 6th place is a car for a real Casanova. If you want to attract the attention of women, then buy a Mercedes M-Class. After all, you must admit that a pretty blonde will not appreciate such a rare model as an Infiniti, but the familiar emblem with three rays (Mercedes) will certainly impress a full-breasted beauty. And the memorable appearance of the Mercedes M-Class: smooth lines, an original radiator grille, embossed wheel arches, an abundance of chrome parts will no doubt make your new friend lose her head with admiration.

If you haven’t met any naive blondes on your way, don’t despair. Try beastly power instead Mercedes M-class, because in the maximum configuration it is equipped with a 6.2 liter engine with a capacity of 510 horsepower, a 7-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive. Impressive isn't it?

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 s.
length: 4780 mm.
width: 2127 mm.
height: 1815 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $88,200 to $178,500.

7th place

Tremble fans Audi brand. In 7th place on our hit parade is an SUV from this German automaker - the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 combines sportiness, urban versatility and modernity technical content and the luxury of a luxury car. When working on appearance Audi Q7, the designers sought to create completely new forms and maximize the functionality of the space inside the car. The result of their work is a fast, dynamic car, which is the perfect fusion of sportiness and versatility, luxury and practicality, aesthetics and functionality. And inside the Q7 hides a 4.2 liter engine that accelerates this large car to hundreds in just 6.4 seconds.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 s.
length: 5086 mm.
width: 1983 mm.
height: 1737 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: $94,525 to $132,920.

8th place

What is a luxury SUV? A luxury SUV is Volkswagen Touareg. This car is the first representative of Volkswagen's uncompromising triple concept: despite excellent ride quality and the comfort of a city sedan on the highway, it has the excellent cross-country ability of an all-terrain vehicle and the wild power and handling of a sports car.

The line of Touareg engines is distinguished not only by sporting power but also by high efficiency and exceptional concern for the environment. An eight-cylinder gasoline engine burns 13.8 liters of fuel over 100 kilometers and produces environment CO2 of 329 g/km. And two turbodiesels, also part of the engine family, have fuel consumption of 10.1 - 12.6 liters per 100 km, and CO2 emissions of 267 - 333 g/km.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s.
length: 4754 mm.
width: 1928 mm.
height: 1726 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $56,130 to $89,075.

9th place

In ninth place on the chart is the brainchild of the most popular Japanese automobile Toyota brands-Toyota Land Cruiser 200. This huge pile of iron (weighing 3.5 tons), equipped with a powerful 4.5 - 4.7 liter engine, despite its relative “youth”, has already gained wild popularity on both sides of the ocean. Its muscular, masculine silhouette, wide aggressive grille, powerful bumpers, and huge wheels attract the admiring glances of gentle, impressionable girls and make owners of modest city cars turn painfully purple with envy. But it’s not only the catchy brutal appearance that makes Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is one of the motley cars, the main thing in this car is its increased cross-country ability. The Land Cruiser 200 was the first in the world to be equipped with an off-road driving assistance system (Crawl Control), which automatically controls the engine and braking system to maintain very low driving speeds without slipping or wheel locking. Thanks to this system, the driver, when driving off-road, only needs to rotate steering wheel, the system will do the rest for him.

acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 s.
length: 4950 mm.
width: 1970 mm.
height: 1950 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $89,840 to $90,330.

10th place

And we deliberately leave this position free, so that you, dear readers, can put in 10th place the car that you think is the strongest, the most brutal, the largest. In general, the most... masculine.

There is no exact definition of the concept of brutality applicable to cars. Therefore, the task of choosing alpha machines (by analogy with alpha males) was initially daunting. Well, tell me, how can you evaluate cruelty and rudeness, and even the behavior and appearance of a car at the same time? Will not work. Unless this or that specimen suddenly evokes associations with a lout or a macho. But this is a personal assessment. It is known that there are no comrades for taste and color!

And yet the idea of ​​digitizing brutality haunted me. What comes to mind when you imagine a gathering of guys in the neighborhood? Like the man himself, his horse must be big. Therefore, we took the weight of the cars into account. We eliminated those that weigh less than two tons (green, sorry!).

Secondly, strength. Here the selection criterion was engine power, which we decided to limit to at least 300 hp. Moreover, for the sake of fairness, the characteristics of only the most powerful were chosen gasoline engines. Ours has been added as a compliment. Well, where would we be without her?

Army background

According to this indicator, an exception was made for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - the great-great-grandson of the famous Willys, an American army vehicle from the Second World War. However, as can be seen from the table below, it is slightly short of power up to 300 hp.

Which of the other cars have been seen in uniform? Well, of course, Hummer and .

Rough chopped shapes should have been reflected in C x - the aerodynamic drag coefficient, but it turned out that manufacturers are not very forthcoming in this regard. Well, let's try to find a compromise and create some kind of synthetic indicator in the form of the product of specific power multiplied by fuel consumption in the urban cycle, as the most expensive in terms of fuel consumption, and the height of the all-terrain vehicle tire (it was calculated separately according to the stated standard sizes). Well, the size of the wheels matters too! The larger they are, the more impressive the car looks.

This is how we came up with our empirical brutality index. The higher the value, the more brutal the car.

Yes, and one more caveat. All these cars can be found in Russia. Most of them occupy a place in the showrooms of brand dealers, and some, such as discontinued ones, are still found on the secondary market.

Do you have your own opinion on a real man's car? Well, suggest your options in the comments. It's just too much to choose from production cars.

Happy holiday, guys!

Today real SUV You can't find it during the day with fire. They are increasingly being replaced by so-called crossovers - raised passenger cars. off-road. This development of events is quite natural, because a modern city person does not need a frame, huge ground clearance, long suspension travel and other attributes of rogues. Still, some manufacturers, despite the fashion, stubbornly continue to make real “rogues,” and a certain caste of clients just as stubbornly chooses them over fashionable crossovers. The best SUVs on the market are discussed later in the review.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

The history of Toyota Land Cruiser began back in 1954, when the company’s technical director, Henji Umehara, came up with a sonorous name for Toyota models BJ - Land Cruiser. Over the entire period of production, Toyota Land Cruiser has established itself as a car that is capable of driving in the most difficult conditions. In the late 80s, there was a need for a car that could combine the cross-country ability and reliability of the classic Toyota Land Cruiser with convenience and comfort. passenger car. This is how the first one was born Toyota generation Land Cruiser Prado. And even today, the Land Cruiser Prado remains the same rugged SUV as it was at the dawn of its production.

Mercedes G-class

The legendary Gelendvagen. A car that has been produced with an almost unchanged appearance since 1979. A car that was developed for military purposes, and which today is used mostly as a toy for the rich. Nevertheless Mercedes G-class is simply great SUV. Short overhangs, high ground clearance, excellent all-wheel drive system and powerful engines make it simply inimitable in places where there are no roads.

UAZ Patriot

In the selection best SUVs on domestic market It’s simply impossible not to mention the UAZ Patriot. The machine was created by Ulyanovsk engineers, who gave us the legendary “Loaf” and no less legendary UAZ 469. Cars capable of driving everywhere and always and repairable with almost a hammer. The Patriot, which has a more modern appearance, is also capable of driving anywhere. Excellent geometry helps him in this, rigidly connected front-wheel drive and a powerful frame. With such power supply it seems: “What can stop him?” Still, it can, and, oddly enough, it is its own engine, which sometimes is simply not enough for a heavy car off-road. Still, the Patriot remains great car to conquer paths and directions.

Volkswagen Amarok

Despite the fact that the Amarok is the first full-fledged pickup truck from the German brand, it is absolutely one of the best in its class. The Amarok stands out from its competitors with its good handling on the asphalt, like for a pickup truck, a completely passenger-like interior - the steering wheel, for example, is installed from a small Polo hatchback - and a pleasant, non-utilitarian appearance. Where the “German” is similar to its competitors is in cross-country ability. It is practically impossible to get to the bottom of it in this discipline. Good system all-wheel drive, powerful engines, locking rear axle. The only thing that upsets me is that it’s long rear overhang. However, this is a common problem for a pickup truck.

Lada 4x4

It is still being produced. The legendary Niva has been on the assembly line for 41 years. In this way it is similar to Gelendvagen. And also because both cars have excellent cross-country ability. "Niva" at one time became a kind of prototype modern crossovers. It abandoned the frame in favor of a monocoque body. However, this decision did not affect cross-country ability in any way. Lightweight body, short overhangs, permanent all-wheel drive, lockable rear differential. The only thing that prevents the Niva from becoming a real off-road conqueror is its weak engine.

Renault Duster

Yes, Renault Duster not an SUV. And he has nothing good to do in this collection. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the Duster, as for a crossover, has excellent cross-country ability. Good geometry, considerable ground clearance, short first gear and a high-quality diesel engine make the French car, if not a tough off-road conqueror, then an excellent family vehicle for fishing trips or barbecues.

SUVs, although they are very interesting and charismatic cars for connoisseurs, will never surpass in their popularity