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10.05.2020

The outgoing year turned out to be one of the most difficult for the automotive market in our country over the past ten years. Rising prices and, as a result, a sharp drop in demand for vehicles negatively affected the profits of almost all automakers. These destructive processes led to the fact that many models left the Russian market, and the launch of new products temporarily "slowed down".

Nevertheless, the relative stabilization of the ruble exchange rate led to the fact that in 2016 a number of automakers decided to present their premieres in Russia. This also affected the SUV market in 2016 model year, which will also appear in our country.

In this article, we will try to talk about real frame SUVs that will be available in Russia in 2016. There are not so many of them, but each of the presented cars is significant in its own way.

General situation on the frame SUV market

In recent years, the market for "purebred" frame SUVs has declined significantly. The reason for this was the emergence of a large number of "parquet" crossovers, which, with tolerable cross-country parameters, provide comfort and controllability of a passenger sedan or station wagon.

However, practice has shown that frame SUVs have their own consumer audience, and their buyers do not agree to "half measures". It is for this reason that in 2016, almost all SUV manufacturers decided to seriously update the model range.

They presented a number of completely new models that went far ahead of their predecessors in terms of comfort and equipment with modern systems, but at the same time retained the main feature of the chassis frame layout - high cross-country ability.

So let's see what they are - 2016 SUVs.

Japanese

It is known that on the Russian market the main part of frame SUV models is offered by Japanese automakers. Almost all of them offer completely redesigned versions of their vehicles, which are in different price ranges, but at the same time offer a high level of off-pavement cross-country ability.

Perhaps the first SUV of 2016 that deserves the closest attention will be the restyled version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 200.

The car developers did not significantly modify technical part SUV, which is already one of the benchmarks in its class.

Video - Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (2016):

The changes affected only the appearance of the car and the interior. In particular, the updated Kruzak received completely new headlights, somewhat similar to those used on the Lincoln Navigator and a new radiator grille. It is worth saying that such changes clearly benefited the car, and the appearance of the car began to look much more harmonious and less heavy.

Video - SUV 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser 200:

Inside the cabin, attention is drawn to the new multimedia system with a touch screen, a different form dashboard and center console, as well as improved quality materials and finishes.

Even in the basic configuration, the new Land Cruiser will receive leather trim and a range of electronic assistants, including, which greatly simplifies the parking of a huge SUV.

The power unit for our market will remain the same - it will be a well-proven eight-cylinder 235-horsepower engine working with.

Of the prime ministers of Japanese automakers, no less significant for Russian market is the emergence of the third generation SUV Mitsubishi pajero Sport, which received a completely new design and reached a qualitatively new level of its technical development.

Mitsubishi premiere Pajero sport 2016 model year was held in Thailand in August, and the basis of the novelty was a platform from a new generation of Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck, sales of which, by the way, also started in our country.

The first thing that attracts attention in Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is its design, made in the spirit of new corporate trends. Sharp edges, complex shape of arrow-shaped lighting technology - all this works favorably on the image of the car.

Video - Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2016:

Visually utilitarian in the former SUV has become more "premium". Perhaps this fact will slightly smooth out the strong rise in the price of a car in Russia, because the novelty will be sold here at a price of two million rubles (as you know, the previous generation of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport before the crisis was estimated at 1 million 400 thousand for the most simple packaging, and after the rise in price, the price increased to 1 million 700 thousand rubles).

Positive changes have also taken place in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2016 model year. Of course, the interior is similar to the same trim used on the soplatform pickup, but the quality of the materials has become significantly better in comparison with the previous generation of the car.

Moreover, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has not only a standard five-seater, but also a seven-seater version, which makes the car a good choice for a family. However, this news does not play a significant role for Russia, since "seven-seaters" have never been in particularly high demand in our country.

In accordance with the latest trends in automotive fashion, the center console of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2016 is equipped with a touchscreen display with good graphics, which is responsible for setting up multimedia systems, as well as controlling some of the car's functions. Also, the ergonomics have improved significantly, and the improved aerodynamic performance has a positive effect on the level of driving noise in the vehicle interior.

The dimensions of the new generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport have also been adjusted. The car has become a little larger - from now on its length is 4785 mm with a wheelbase length of 2800 mm.

Video - comparison of 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and 2016 Ford Everest:

The latter factor made it possible to increase the capacity in the back row of seats, and in front the range of longitudinal adjustment of the seats was increased (on a car of the previous generation, the limited range of adjustments caused questions from drivers who were more than 180 centimeters tall).

The SUV's ground clearance has also been increased, but here the difference with its predecessors is minimal and is only three millimeters - for the new version of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ground clearance declared at 218 millimeters. However, this indicator is already very good and speaks eloquently that the novelty has completely retained the excellent parameters of geometric cross-country ability, which were characteristic of cars of past generations.

By the way, the increase in the retail price had a positive effect on the complete set of the car, which is already in the initial version, seven airbags, heated seats and steering wheel and parking sensors.

As a power unit Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2016 for the Russian market will be available 181- strong engine working volume 2.4 liters. It will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which has a number of modes for off-road driving and allows when driving on the highway.

Speaking of the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, one cannot but recall its "older brother" - the Mitsubishi Pajero SUV, which has long been outdated morally and physically. Last year, in one of our materials, we expressed the hope that a new generation of the iconic SUV will be released in 2015.

Many automotive experts assumed the same, but financial difficulties forced the Japanese manufacturer to reconsider its plans. According to some reports, new Mitsubishi Pajero may be born in 2016, but it is too early to say with confidence.

Let's just remind that the new generation car should become one of the most interesting proposals in the class, both in terms of cross-country ability and saturation with modern comfort and safety systems.

Speaking of 2016 SUVs built on the basis of pickups, one cannot ignore the iconic Toyota Fortuner for many countries, which has also been completely updated this year. In general, we wanted to talk about it at the very beginning, talking about the new generation of Toyota Land Cruiser, but nevertheless we decided to talk about the car after the story about Pajero Sport 2016.

The fact is that these models have a lot in common and in most markets they are direct competitors.

Video - 2016 Toyota Fortuner Vs 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport:

However, to the great regret of Russian motorists, in our country Toyota Fortuner is not for sale. However, there is hope that with the change of generations and the beginning of the release of new items in Kazakhstan, Toyota will nevertheless revise its marketing policy and decide to bring this relatively affordable frame SUV to our market.

So what makes the 2016 Toyota Fortuner so special? Like its counterpart from Mitsubishi, primarily by design. The car of the new generation has gone far ahead of the rustic appearance of its predecessor. The quality of the interior panels has also significantly improved, so that according to these criteria, both competitors are quite worthy of each other.

For Toyota Fortuner 2016, the creators have provided for three power units at once on "light" and "heavy" fuel. The petrol 240-horsepower engine with a working volume of four liters will become a kind of "flagship" in the range.

There will also be presented two turbodiesels with a capacity of 144 and 171 horsepower, the working volume of which will be 2.5 and 3 liters, respectively. At the same time, when creating diesel engines, the developers focused on environmental friendliness, low fuel consumption, as well as reducing noise and vibrations, bringing the motors closer to gasoline counterparts in this parameter.

Video - SUV Toyota Fortuner 2016:

The economy has also significantly improved - "Fortuner" with the least powerful diesel can consume in a combined driving cycle about 8 liters of diesel fuel per one hundred kilometers, which is excellent result for a full-size SUV.

At the same time, all units can be equipped with both an automatic transmission with four or five steps, and a five-step "mechanics", which expands the customer's possibilities in choosing a transmission based on their own tasks and preferences.

Already in the starting version, Toyota Fortuner has permanent all-wheel drive and rear disc brakes with anti-lock braking system. Also, for a surcharge, it is possible to install an anti-skid system, which has special modes for driving on gravel or snow, as well as an assistance system when starting on a slope.

Interior fittings Toyota Fortuner 2016 has also gone far ahead of the concept of utility. In expensive trim levels, the car can have a beige leather interior, be equipped with an electric tailgate, a video system rear view, multimedia and navigation system with a touchscreen display, keyless entry to the salon and engine start using a button and a number of other technical solutions, which until recently were characteristic only of SUVs of a much higher class.

At the same time, the dashboard and center console in expensive versions have leather trim, which is also uncharacteristic for a car created on the basis of a utility pickup.

Ford

Continuing the conversation about frame SUVs of 2016, built on the basis of pickups, one more car should be noted, which, like Toyota Fortuner, has not yet been presented on the Russian market, but has a chance to get on it. We are talking about Ford Everest 2016, built on the platform of the latest generation Ford Ranger pickup truck known in our country.

Unlike Toyota and Mitsubishi, Ford engineers the creation of Ford Everest opted for a conservative and brutal pickup design. Of course, the exterior of the car has undergone adjustments, but the overall style remained the same, which had a positive effect on the recognition of the model.

It should be noted that new ford Everest is a classic full-size frame SUV with a length of over five meters and a mass of over two tons.

The comfortable interior of the car can accommodate, depending on the version, five or seven people and is made, as well as the exterior, in a rather conservative manner.

Video - SUV Ford Everest 2016:

At the same time, expensive configurations are distinguished by the presence of many modern systems and high-quality finishing using inserts for polished aluminum and leather trim. The center console features a high-quality eight-inch touchscreen display in front of the driver and passenger. The dashboard is also equipped with two electronic displays, which show the information necessary for the driver.

The engine range offered for the 2016 Ford Everest includes three units. The first of them is a two-liter gasoline engine that develops a power of 240 horsepower. The other two engines are diesel, with a working volume of 2.2 and 3.2 liters, developing the same power of 250 forces. For a less "volumetric" engine, the engineers managed to achieve such indicators through the use of turbocharging.

At the same time, two transmissions are available for diesel engines at once - a six-speed "automatic" and a traditional "mechanics". The petrol version of "Everest" is completed exclusively with an "automatic".

Structurally, the Ford Everest is a classic SUV with independent suspension at the front and continuous axle at the rear.

The car is equipped with an electric power steering, an all-wheel drive transmission already in the basic version, as well as an anti-skid system that has algorithms for working in snow, sand and grass, as well as acting as an assistant during a steep descent.

Brake system is also common and offers ventilated discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Expensive versions of this SUV can be equipped with most modern systems, including a complex for tracking "blind spots", traffic lane and others. The preliminary price of Ford Everest 2016 will be 35 thousand dollars, however, Ford has not yet informed about the start of sales in our country.

Another novelty of the SUV market in 2016 can be considered Ford explorer, which has undergone a number of improvements. In fact, the car known in our market is a cross between classic SUVs and large crossovers, offering the monocoque body and comfort typical of large crossovers. At the same time, the car has a large number of systems focused on off-road driving, which allows us to consider the Ford Explorer 2016 in this review.

So, what is the difference between the car and the previous version? First of all, the design of the car has undergone changes. In particular, updated Ford The Explorer received optional redesigned LED headlights, a different grille, and brace-style fog lights integrated into the redesigned bumper. In general, the changes have clearly benefited the large SUV and had a positive effect on its external perception.

In addition to the exterior changes, the interior of this large 2016 SUV has also undergone improvements. These changes for consumers are very significant and are expressed in a significant improvement in the quality of interior materials (recall that the car of the previous generation was often scolded for rather budget finishing materials).

Now the interior of the car in expensive versions is trimmed with expensive Nirvana leather, and on the front model, inserts made of natural ash or polished aluminum are used.

Video - SUV 2016 Ford Explorer:

Also, the multimedia system with an eight-inch screen has undergone modernization, which now features improved graphics and speed of response to commands. The "multimedia" menu was also somewhat simplified in use, since the previous version "sinned" with a number of flaws in this regard.

The optional equipment of the car has also been revised by the manufacturer. In particular, to facilitate the parking of a five-meter SUV, two rear-view cameras are now installed at once, equipped with a self-cleaning system and having a viewing angle of 180 degrees. In addition, the car is equipped with a parallel and perpendicular parking assistance system and a number of other interesting technical solutions.

Past Ford generation Explorer was often criticized for its relatively low power engine for a car of this size and class. Updated SUV 2016 model year is now equipped with a turbocharged 280-horsepower engine of the Eco Boost family, developing a torque of 420 Newton meters.

Video - an overview of the equipment and capabilities of the Ford Explorer 2016 SUV:

This motor is aggregated with a six-speed automatic transmission. The fuel consumption of an SUV in a mixed mode of operation is about 13.1 liters per hundred kilometers. Also, a V6 power unit is proposed for the car, which has a working volume of 3.5 liters and a power of 365 horsepower.

Mercedes

Analyzing the market of American and European SUVs, one cannot fail to mention the facelift that the GL-Class from Mercedes has undergone. From now on, this large SUV is offered with a new name to match the changed model nomenclature of the Stuttgardt automaker. Mercedes-Benz GLS.

The changes for the car are not very significant and include new lighting equipment, made in line with the trends of the latest models of the company, as well as new bumpers and an aerodynamic body kit.

Video - 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS:

The car interior has also undergone revision and resembles that in Mercedes-Benz GLE... Also, the legendary Gelendvagen has undergone modifications, which received an upgraded suspension, as well as minor interior improvements.

Korean

Speaking about the "giants" of the automotive industry, it is worthwhile to separately talk about the manufacturers of relatively affordable all-wheel drive SUVs from Korea and China. There will also be some changes here in 2016.

In particular, Ssang Yong is actively testing its flagship 2016 Rexton SUV. While the appearance and technical characteristics are kept secret, but it is already known that the design solutions used in the exterior of the novelty will overlap with those on the SsangYong LIV concept car, which was presented in 2015 in Korea.

Video - SUV 2016 Ssang Yong Rexton:

It is only known that the frame structure will be at the heart of the car, that is, the Ssang Yong Rexton 2016 will retain the main advantage of its predecessor - high cross-country ability.

Chinese

Among Chinese SUVs, frame models are still represented by cars of the brand Great wall, specifically - the five-seater H3 SUV 2016 model year.

Despite the fact that this car is based on the frame platform of the old Isuzu Axiom model, this car enjoys well-deserved popularity in the Russian market due to affordable price, which even in the crisis year of 2015 did not exceed reasonable values, stopping at just over 900 thousand rubles for an all-wheel drive SUV with air conditioning and a number of additional elements comfort.

Great Wall H3 2016 has changed significantly compared to its predecessors. In particular, the design of the car underwent improvements: it received new grill radiator, which became monumental and large.

Also, the interior has undergone improvements: ergonomics have improved, the build quality of individual panels has improved, and the center console has become much more modern in design. I must say that Chinese engineers began to pay attention to trifles - from now on, there are practically no undisguised self-tapping screws and other technical flaws in the car interior that were encountered on previous cars.

Technical characteristics of the Great Wall H3 have not changed. As a power unit, a 116-horsepower four-cylinder gasoline engine with a working volume of two liters, working with a mechanical five-speed gearbox, is also used.

Video - test drive Great Wall Hover H3 New off-road:

The traction characteristics of this motor are quite enough for a leisurely ride on the track and off-road assault. At the same time, high geometric cross-country ability, frame structure and four-wheel drive allow you to effectively cope with very complex road conditions.

At the same time, the Great Wall H3 is distinguished by its high roominess and provides a high level of ride comfort, in which it significantly surpasses many frame SUVs, including its main competitor, the domestic UAZ Patriot, which, as you know, has undergone another modernization.

Domestic

The domestic range of all-wheel drive SUVs in 2016 is represented by the well-known models Lada 4x4, UAZ Patriot and Chevrolet Niva.

Of these, only the UAZ has undergone significant refinement, which has received new front lighting equipment with LED running lights of an unusual shape, a modern multimedia system with a touch screen and a different dashboard.

Video - updated UAZ Patriot:

However, changes in the domestic car market are also planned - more recently it was announced that work on creating a new generation Chevrolet Niva, which were previously suspended, have been resumed. The joint venture plans to present a new generation car by the end of 2016 - beginning of 2017. technical characteristics ah machine data is not yet available, but engineers assure that the novelty will retain the high cross-country ability of its predecessor.

Final analysis of the SUV market in 2016

As you can see, the SUV market in 2016 underwent a number of changes and was replenished with new and very interesting models. It's a pity that many of the cars mentioned in the article are not yet supplied to our country, and the manufacturers have not yet made an exact decision on the start of sales.

This is connected, of course, with a difficult economic situation and a sharp stagnation of the market, as a result of which manufacturers have become very wary of the domestic car market.

However, despite this, the appearance of a number of cars from the category of "purebred jeeps" speaks of a revival of interest in this kind of cars, even despite the widespread distribution of crossovers (by the way, by 2016, manufacturers "stocked" much more of them than frame models, and about we will tell you about the novelties of this segment in a separate article).

How justified will be the tactics of companies focusing on the development of the frame model segment - they will show real sales, however, we can already say that last year's increase in prices will certainly lead to the fact that the demand for SUVs in Russia will be very moderate.

After all, the pricing policy of most manufacturers has been adjusted towards a significant rise in price, and even budget models of frame "crooks" are in the same price range as "luxury" crossovers and sedans.

Against the background of this economic situation, an increase in interest in SUVs of Chinese and Russian production... Despite the rise in price, price adjustments affected them to a lesser extent, and therefore 2016 could be very interesting for the Russian car industry, as well as manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom, in terms of sales growth.

However, there is a chance that the stabilization of the market will nevertheless lead to a decrease in prices and a return of the level of sales to previous indicators. Perhaps, in this case, the auto companies will adjust the cost of their 2016 SUV models and still decide to withdraw many interesting models that are considered in this publication. It is difficult to predict how the situation will develop in reality.
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2016 will bring car enthusiasts many new and amazing vehicles from renowned manufacturers. SUVs have become one of the classes attracting attention. Almost every concern in the new year is going to present either a completely new car model, or a restyling of an existing one. We will look at some of the most interesting in our review of the new SUVs in 2016.

Land Rover Discovery Sport - conquers the world again

Land Rover has decided to present the world with another modification of existing models. This time, the legendary Land Rover Discovery Sport has survived the restyling. The car presented for release is a kind of combined version of an SUV and a crossover. The size of the car interior is comparable to the dimensions of a seasoned SUV, while appearance and the size has remained fairly compact and does not exceed the size of medium crossovers.
The engine displacement of the model is 2.0 liters and has several power options - petrol 240 hp; diesel in two versions - 190 and 140 hp The gearshift system is automatic and consists of 9 steps. This solution makes speed gain and fuel consumption as efficient as possible. The chassis of this model is borrowed from the world famous Land Rover evoque... A lot of "bells and whistles" have been borrowed from other Land Rover concept cars.

Numerous design teams worked on the car interior, which gave an excellent result - leather covers and covers are of beauty and quality (6 colors are available for purchase). The front seats can be easily adjusted to suit your needs - more than 11 settings are provided for this purpose. The seats for rear passengers are also comfortable and free space. The car provides the possibility of increasing the seats up to 7 - the rear seat moves a little forward and 2 more additional seats are found behind it.
Cross-country performance remains high in the spirit of the Discovery family. The lightweight aluminum body has significantly reduced weight without compromising strength. The excellent aerodynamics of the model makes it perfectly manageable both on the road and off-road.
The interior filling is the implementation of all advanced technologies for maximum comfort. 8-inch screen does the whole necessary information easily accessible to the driver, and critical data is displayed directly on the windshield using a projector.
The new car has climate control, an excellent audio system of 10 high-class speakers, a system for identifying road signs and parking. To increase safety, a forced stop system is provided in case of an emergency. The wheels have a 19-inch radius and are highly durable, and the radiator is protected by a double grille.
The cost of the car on the Russian market will be more than 2 million rubles for the minimum configuration.

Photos of SUV Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016

Land Rover Defender 2016 traditional power and strength

Among Land Rover SUVs, the world-famous Defender will also be reborn. The release is planned for the summer of 2016. The manufacturer has not changed the traditions of this model - the car is characterized by excellent cross-country ability, strength and controllability in any conditions. Despite the age of the model exceeding 60 years, its demand remains at a high level. The new concept car will appear before the world in a modified form, using all modern technologies and a more futuristic design.
The car interior is presented in several designs - leather, fabric and combined. The interior of the cab is made according to the most advanced technologies, providing the highest possible comfort for the driver and passengers.
The model is traditionally produced in several versions - a pickup with a two-door and four-door design, as well as a station wagon with an extended wheelbase, three and five-door design.
The ground clearance fully meets the requirements for off-road vehicles - 250 mm. The flotation is increased by the incredible articulation of the axle, which allows you to overcome any obstacle. Excellent traction, as well as impressive torque, ensure easy climbing on hills up to 45 degrees.
The car engine is equipped with a turbine and runs on diesel fuel... Its volume is 2.2 liters, and a special adaptive system allows the use of fuel of any brand. 122 h.p. under the hood they easily cope with the transportation of a trailer weighing up to 3500 kg.

Photos of SUV Land Rover Defender 2016

Ford Everest 2016 - American patency

Ford is planning a new Everest SUV. Car off-road, with a powerful engine and a roomy interior is waiting for release.
The model will be released in two versions - with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The large ground clearance of 225 mm allows you to easily overcome any obstacles and even force rivers up to 800 mm deep. The suspension of the car includes a large spring of increased rigidity, which greatly increases the controllability of the car.
The interior of the car is equipped with the most advanced technology... Voice control of the multimedia system, touch screen with a size of 8 inches. A system for interaction with external multimedia devices has been implemented. Climate control ensures excellent temperature control in the passenger compartment. In addition to the driver's seat, there are 6 more seats for passengers in the cabin.

Safety road traffic one of the main factors for manufacturers. Ford has installed a new development - the lane control system. There is also a parking assistance program.
The Everest has a displacement of 3.2 liters in the diesel and 2.0 liters in the petrol version. The transmission is presented in two versions - automatic and mechanical. Both variations are six-speed. The fuel consumption of cars is maximally rationalized. The maximum weight available for transportation is 750 kg, the maximum weight of the trailer is 3 tons.
Competent solution of potential distribution, electronic systems traction analysis and a perfectly balanced transfer case increase the cross-country ability several times. On difficult sections of the ascent or descent, a stabilization system and assistance at the start are installed.

Photos of SUV Ford Everest 2016

Mercedes Gelandewagen 2016 - quality comes first

The Mercedes concern decided to revive its legend among the Gelandewagen SUVs. The changes should make an already in-demand car even more interesting for buyers.
The appearance of the car is practically unchanged - all the same angular shapes, sharp bends and straight lines. The rebirth affects the frame structure - steel is replaced by aluminum, reducing the weight of the SUV by 200 kg. This transformation has a positive effect on handling and speed characteristics.
The base of the car is wider by 100 mm for better roadholding. This model received new system front suspension - four-link. The all-wheel drive with differential blocking system is made in the best traditions of SUVs.
The Mercedes Gelandewagen salon has practically not undergone changes - only the dashboard, enlarged in accordance with the new dimensions, differs from the old model. High-quality leather trim, incredible functionality of the installed instruments and a steering wheel made of composite materials await inside the car.
The engines for this series of SUVs provide 4 variations. 3 liter Gas engine with a power of 367 hp. supplied as standard. An alternative is the diesel engine with 315 hp. and a volume of 2.9 liters. In special editions, two more options are provided - 465 hp. and a volume of 4 liters, as well as 577 hp. and 5 liters, respectively. The transmission for any version is automatic and consists of nine stages.
Mercedes Gelandewagen has always been famous for its quality and reliability. The new version will only confirm these characteristics. Voice control, a unique audio system, climate control, divided into four zones - all emphasize the high quality and responsible approach of the manufacturer to the creation of the car. The listed options are already available as standard.
The company plans to present the new Mercedes Gelandewagen to the world at the end of 2016. The production launch of the series is scheduled for early 2017.

Photos of SUV Mercedes Gelandewagen 2016

Chevrolet Niva 2016 revival of the legend

13 years ago, a car that gained popularity among motorists as an excellent SUV entered mass production. Over the years, it has remained one of the most sought-after low-cost SUVs. The name of this car is Chevrolet Niva.
A new reborn concept car should return to its former greatness and take its place among the most sought-after cars.
The designers who worked on the look decided to make new cornfield more brutal. Rigid lines, narrowed headlights, off-road body kit - every detail of the new look has been thought out.
The new modification has received a greater length than its predecessor. The difference is 260 mm. Innovations await in the starting system - now the start is carried out by means of an electronic ignition lock.
The car interior will appear before customers in a new guise. Modern dashboard with multimedia system, compass, temperature display devices the environment, inclinometer - there are a lot of innovations. Seats for the driver and front passenger of the new version of increased comfort. Progressive noise insulation increases the comfort of being in the cabin while driving.
Under the hood of the SUV is a 136 hp engine. and a volume of 1.8 liters. The transmission is mechanical in five stages. Alternatively, it is planned and automatic. The basic platform has undergone changes - now it is a full-fledged off-road suspension with independent struts. All-wheel drive remained unchanged, as did the lock center differential... The reinforced frame will serve as an additional guarantor of safety in case of an accident.
The Chevrolet Niva will go on sale in early 2016. The cost of the car will be over 500 thousand rubles.

Photos of SUV Chevrolet Niva 2016

Mitsubishi Pajero 2016 - minimum changes

In 2016, sales of an SUV from the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Pajero will begin in Russia. This model is undergoing the third restyling in almost 15 years of its existence.
The car will not receive significant changes. The radiator grille has been slightly changed, the headlights have become thinner and more go to the sides of the car. In general, the appearance has changed for the better - the car looks solid and presentable. A special step threshold is installed along the doors.
At the back, the look is toned and slender. High bumper together with taillights give the car a slightly sporty style. There are slight similarities with the crossover.
The wheels remained unchanged despite the increase in arches - a radius of no more than 18 inches. The clearance above the road surface is large enough for cross-country and off-road travel. Four-wheel drive with cross-axle differential lock increases cross-country ability. Independent suspension makes the car more manageable.
The salon has practically not undergone any changes. The noise suppression system has improved, the interior decoration has become of better quality, and new options have appeared. Among these is a multimedia system with a large screen, which received Russification. The on-board computer remained unchanged and does not have the ability to choose the Russian language. The multifunction steering wheel remains the same as in the predecessor model.

The spaciousness of this SUV remains one of the main advantages - in normal mode, the trunk holds a volume of 714 liters. The rear seats can be folded down, increasing the volume by an additional 1,100 liters.
The release of the model is planned with several engine options. The first modification has a hybrid engine consisting of a two-liter gasoline and two electric motors. The power of the two-liter unit is 134 hp. and the electric motors have 80 hp each. everyone. The second option is a 3-liter gasoline engine with 178 hp. The third is a 3.8 liter unit and 250 hp.
Cargo transportation on this SUV is easy - the engine of the third modification easily drives a trailer weighing up to 7 tons. The six-speed transmission is available both mechanically and automatically.
It is worth noting the electronic filling - there are almost all modern gadgets: parking sensors; climate control with two zones; steering wheel adjustment; systems to facilitate the implementation of parking; Rear View Camera.
Car cost for domestic market starts from 1 million 350 thousand rubles.

Photos of SUV Mitsubishi Pajero 2016

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3 2016 new look at the old

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport awaits a unique transformation in 2016. Now the modification has received the third number in this line.
The car has received a new, memorable appearance. The similarity with its predecessor is clearly visible in the features of the SUV. At the same time, the car received a more elegant design - many smooth lines give a predatory character, narrowed headlights only complement the resulting image. Side windows acquired a more accurate design - each glass is a continuation of the previous one, and the last third has an angular cut. Rear end on the contrary, it is calm. Minimum aggression and maximum functional simplicity.
The interior decoration of the passenger compartment has all possible means of increasing comfort. High-quality upholstery materials, comfortable seating, a multi-function steering wheel - all aimed at creating a pleasant driving environment. The dashboard has a built-in multimedia system with a huge display. There is climate control with an intuitive setting system, and a parking aid is built in. The cabin has a capacity of 7 seats.
High cross-country ability is achieved due to the optimal combination of a 2.4 liter 181 horsepower unit and an eight-speed automatic transmission, as well as considerable ground clearance. According to the manufacturer, the car can easily force rivers up to a meter deep.
The cost of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3 in Russia in 2016 will vary within 2 million 500 thousand rubles.

Photos of SUV Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3 2016

UAZ Patriot 2016 - tanks are not afraid of dirt!

The legend of domestic SUVs - UAZ Patriot 2016 will appear on the sales market in a new, modern and revised look. The use of the latest production technologies has made it possible to transform the model both externally and internally.
The headlights of the device have undergone a change - they have become more functional. LED strips have a double function: they act as parking lights, and they also serve as running lights. Fog lights appeared and increased in size. An innovation was the installation of a rear view camera.
The developers have significantly improved the behavior of the car on the road - redesigned chassis, the stabilization system has been improved, the control system has been redesigned and optimized. The car is equipped with an electronic variator that replaces the standard lever transfer case... Wheels installed on the SUV are 16 and 18 inches. Each innovation is designed to improve handling while maintaining high flotation.

Despite the instability of the ruble, in 2016 car manufacturers presented a number of premieres to the public in Russia. It is worth noting that today, there has been a sharp decline in frame SUVs on the market. However, among car owners who know a lot about cars, such SUVs are popular. That is why manufacturers decided to update a number of cars. These are completely new models that have made great strides in terms of comfort and state-of-the-art equipment.

All these changes did not affect the most important part of the car, this is the frame arrangement of the chassis, which is capable of providing the SUV with high cross-country ability outside the asphalt. Consider the most memorable frame SUVs of 2016:

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 200
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
  • Ford explorer
  • Great wall h3
  • Toyota Fortuner

Toyota land cruiser 200 specifications

Particular attention should be paid to the new version of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser 200. This model is the benchmark in its class. When upgrading, the technical Toyota specifications The Land Cruiser 200 has barely changed as they are powerful enough. This car has an eight-cylinder engine, 235 - strong.

The main changes affected the appearance of the car. The headlights have changed, the radiator grille is a bit similar to those used on brands such as the "Lincoln Navigator". These changes had a very good effect on the appearance of the car, it gave it laconicism, and it became less heavy in appearance.

By purchasing such an SUV in the basic set, the driver gets a leather interior, an equipped multimedia system, as well as a rear-view camera, which greatly facilitates the task of parking such a powerful unit.

The owners are completely satisfied with their choice. The very powerful engine and motor show incredible off-road driving capabilities.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: price on the market

It is impossible to ignore the updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The elegant visual change of the car will not leave anyone indifferent. Changed headlights have become more swept. But it is worth noting that the changes also affected the cost of the car. Previous versions could be purchased from 1.4 million to 1.7 million, but the price of the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is around 2.5 million rubles.

Updates have also affected the interior of the car, which is dominated by a chic finish only from high-quality materials. This unit has received a new seven-seat version. The improved aerodynamic performance has a great influence on the noise level while driving. The new adjustment also affected the car body itself, thanks to which it became larger. In terms of performance, the updated SUV features an 181-horsepower engine that has an eight-speed gearbox, with additional off-pavement features and fuel economy options.

Ford Explorer 2016: price and specifications


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The 2016 Ford Explorer also received an impressive array of updates. Changes in the exterior, redesigned headlights, and a new grille. Such changes had a good effect on the appearance of the car. The salon has received the latest trim from high-quality leather, and expensive versions got ash and aluminum inserts. The car has acquired several rear-view cameras for easier parking, increasing the viewing angle to 180 degrees.

Ford Explorer received a parallel parking assistance system, as well as a number of other interesting features. It is worth noting that previous variants of the car have been criticized for the power of the large car.

In this version, the developers have finally awarded the car with a turbocharged engine of 280 forces. The motor has a six-speed transmission. Car owners should appreciate quite significant changes in the model, but the price of the 2016 Ford Explorer has grown significantly.

Great wall h3

It is worth noting the updated frame SUV of Chinese developers - Great Wall H3 2016. This car has significant changes in relation to its descendants. The appearance of the car also succumbed to innovations. He received a new wide grille, which has become quite large and not at all characteristic of these car brands.

Improvements have overtaken the interior of the car, the central control system has become more modern in terms of design and functions. As for the little things, it is worth noting that the developers have become attentive, and in the cabin it is almost impossible to find uncovered bolts, rather than a wound. As for the power of the car, there have been no significant changes, the car uses a four-cylinder gasoline engine, and owns 116 forces. It has a five-speed manual transmission.

Toyota Fortuner

It is worth noting one more novelty of the updated frame Toyota SUV Fortuner 2016. Unfortunately, this model is not yet available for sale in Russia, but the residents of Kazakhstan were able to appreciate the updates.

The updated design was able to outshine only the power unit of the car. It has special features when choosing light or heavy fuel. Their volume is 2.5 and 3 liters. The developers paid special attention to diesel engine, and were able to bring its environmental friendliness, low fuel consumption and noise reduction, as in gasoline counterparts. The changes affected the car's interior.

More expensive configurations got a beige leather interior, as well as an electric tailgate system. There is a possibility of contactless door opening, as well as starting the engine using a button. This SUV has acquired many more functions, which until now were possessed only by cars of a higher class.

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Summarize

It is worth noting that the automotive world has undergone a number of worthy updates, thanks to which the performance and equipment of cars has leaped forward. The body design, changes in functionality, power and equipment with modern control systems could not but affect the cost of frame SUVs. Of course, improvements to the machine also affect the increase in the cost of the unit. Most of the models that received restyling were not presented to the Russian market, due to the unstable economy and a decrease in interest in expensive cars.

The appearance of updated versions of frame SUVs proves the demand for their operation. Despite the replenishment of the market with crossovers, which have good performance when passing a test drive, SUVs will not lose popularity on automotive markets, as they are the main way of a comfortable ride regardless of road conditions.


Crossovers, as well as full-fledged SUVs, are becoming one of the most popular car body options in the world. If you look at the 2015-2016 model year, you can find many new products in this segment, and the new offers have become quite adequate not only in terms of technical data, but also in terms of price. Each 2015 crossover has its own personality, the trend of the same design solutions has ended. And the new season 2015-2016 brings only positive trends to the segment of passable cars.

We offer you an overview of some of the new range of products that will appear on the market in the current 2015 or already in 2016. New technologies and beautiful design of car novelties will delight buyers in Russia, however, some updates will not be affordable for a common man in the street. The anticipated representatives of various classes will soon go through massive reviews and comparisons in magazine opuses, but for now, let's look at some interesting new SUVs.

Volvo XC90 is the perfect big SUV update

Photos of a wonderful new product from Volvo Corporation hit the network last year, but the start of sales was the 2015-2016 season. The lineup of the Swedish corporation has long been asking for a new design, as well as other technology, which will surely appear in the auto novelty. In Russia, sales of the Volvo XC90 began before 2016, the car offers the following features:

  • the upcoming SUV update gets an all-new chic design;
  • an excellent selection of materials and very successful shapes reign in the interior;
  • the overview of technical characteristics is amazing - the line of engines is expectedly excellent;
  • in comparison with competitors, the XC90 turned out to be more modern and also more affordable.

At just over RUB 3,000,000, this new luxury SUV offers far more than any other price contender. The 2015-2016 model year for Volvo was very successful, but it was this large car that laid the foundation for global innovations from the Swedes.

Land Rover Discovery Sport is a chic British jeep



The British are great at making cars, this is proven by the new 2016 crossovers, as well as true SUVs from Land Rover. One of the expected and at the same time unexpected novelties of the 2015-2016 season was the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which, even with a detailed review, has nothing to do with ordinary Discovery. A photo of a new car for Russia will tell you about the following features:

  • chic elaborate design for all occasions;
  • many new features in the interior, high ergonomics;
  • completely changed control settings;
  • engines for 2 or 2.2 liters with a capacity of 150 to 240 forces;
  • only four-wheel drive and very impressive dynamics.

This 2015-2016 SUV is already on sale in showrooms across the country, but its price tag is not overwhelming. 2.5 million rubles seems like too much to pay for a crossover. If we compare it with competitors' crossovers with the same cost, then Discovery Sport loses in many respects to the novelties of other concerns.

Infiniti QX30 - a completely new representative of the lineup

Not so long ago, the elite Japanese corporation Infiniti unveiled some new developments. In particular, secrets have been revealed in relation to the crossover of the compact QX30 segment. These are small crossovers of the 2015-2016 model year that look great and guarantee the buyer a thrill from every trip.

Most likely, the novelty will receive 2-liter gasoline and diesel engines, both with turbines. A 7-speed automatic is also guaranteed in some trim levels, but there is no more accurate information about the technical part. The crossover clearance is 192 millimeters, which will be an important advantage for Russia. Beautiful photos and a price of around 1.6 million - that's what we know about the new product from Japan.

Mercedes GLE Coupe - artsy new SUV

The German corporation Mercedes can afford development in experimental classes. This is exactly what the new Mercedes GLE Coupe will be - a car that occupies the perfect line between crossovers and real SUVs. The car of the 2015-2016 model year surprises with its design, and also repeats the technical equipment of the regular version of the GLE.

Jeep Mercedes is tricky compared to the competition - finding world-class new items that are suitable for review when paired with a GLE Coupe is not easy. The 2015 SUVs from Mercedes have great styling, but the 4.55 million price tag has so far deterred buyers from the stylish Mercedes SUV.

Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 - not a bad update

For the next model year, Hyundai will return the ix35 to its former glorious Tucson name. The crossover is waiting for an update in the lineup, and some of the features of the old Tussan will return to their rightful places. For example, a compact SUV will become more masculine. The novelty expected in Russia will shine with the following solutions:

  • some design features will remain from the ix35, others will come from SantaFe;
  • crossover will gain interesting engines with significant improvements;
  • power units will receive power from 130 to 185 horsepower;
  • the efficiency of technology will be highlighted;
  • despite the pretentious modern style, the car will retain its advantages.

It is for these reasons that the crossover has a great chance of success. Moreover, the brand is quite famous. The corporation has managed to raise the recognition of the French name Tussan to a completely unexpected level. Now this novelty has become one of the most anticipated cars in our country that can turn the compact SUV market.

Summing up

We can consider for a long time the interesting updates that the coming model year is preparing for us, because almost every manufacturer considers it his duty not to stay outside the stylish and fashionable auto shows with the presentation of innovations. Therefore, each SUV from the 2015-2016 model year is adjusted to the required characteristics and expectations of potential buyers.

Competition in the class of crossovers and performance SUVs is simply unrealistic, each new product is a huge blow to all manufacturers on the market. And this is beneficial for the buyer, since brands are holding back prices and trying to offer the best technology.

In recent years, automotive technologies have been developing at an incredibly fast pace, and many leading manufacturers have already presented new SUVs that they plan to launch on the market during 2019-2020 - we invite you to find out what the new models will be interesting for and what their prices will be in the European and Russian markets.

Alfa romeo castello

In 2019, the lineup of cars Alfa romeo will be replenished with a large 7-seater Castello SUV.

The car will receive the same platform as its brothers Giulia and Stelvio, but at the same time its length will be 4900 mm (which is 200 mm more than the mentioned models).

The exterior of the novelty will be sustained in the recognizable style of Alfa Romeo, and in the interior you can find elements inherent in the Giulia interior. The manufacturer decided not to fundamentally develop new interior, thereby reducing the final cost of the car.

Presumably, the car will receive three powertrain options:

In the US, the car will appear in showrooms at the end of 2019, but in Europe its debut is scheduled for 2020. The cost of the basic configuration will start at $ 50,000.

Alfa romeo kamal

After a series of not very successful sports sedans, the company decided to enter the SUV market, presenting several SUVs at once, combining a spectacular design in the style of Alfa Romeo, excellent driving performance and innovative technologies. In 2019-2020, another new Alfa Romeo model, called Kamal, should debut.

So far, practically nothing is known about the car, except what the exterior of the novelty will be. Most likely, he will inherit the Castello motor range, but will receive a number of personal features that will distinguish the model from a number of analogues and ensure its interest from potential buyers in the USA, Europe and Russia.

Audi Q9

The new 2020 Q9 SUV is set to be the largest of the Audi lineup and will feature the most innovative options along with the latest design solutions.

The model will become a direct competitor to such popular cars as Range rover and Mercedes-Benz GLS, filling the niche of high-end luxury SUVs.

Of the features of the novelty, it is worth noting:

  • increased body dimensions in comparison with the Q8;
  • increased wheelbase;
  • more pronounced roof slope;
  • 7-seater 3-row execution;
  • powerful power unit.

Audi RS Q8

The sporty version of the Audi Q8 is another model for those interested in the new 2020 SUVs that combine sporty drive, eye-catching design, maximum interior comfort and cutting-edge technology.

The car is already undergoing pre-production tests on the roads of Germany and, despite the partial camouflage of the body, it is possible to evaluate the features of the model, such as:

  • new body kit;
  • other wheel arches;
  • large air intakes;
  • twin tailpipes of the exhaust system, which indicates an increased power of the power unit.

Under the hood of the novelty there will be a hybrid installation - a 3.9-liter gasoline V8, which will be paired with an electric motor.

Bentley Bentayga Sport

After launching the Bentayga on the market, Bentley management decided not to stop and replenish the lineup with a sports version of the SUV. The Bentayga Sport is expected to be officially unveiled by 2020.

The car will receive a slightly modified body and a powerful hybrid unit with 460 hp, the heart of which will be a gasoline V6. More complete information about trim levels and prices should appear closer to the official premiere of the novelty.

BMW X5 M

The image SUV BMW X5 will appear in car dealerships already in 2019, and after it the company plans to release a sports version of the novelty, which will receive not only the letter "M" in the name, but also a number of significant technical changes.

Visually, the sporty version will receive minor differences that will make the exterior more energetic and bright.

Like many 2019-2020 SUVs, the new X5 will have a powerful powertrain. The stylish and charismatic car will be powered by a 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 producing 600 hp.

Bmw x6

In 2018, another large SUV of the BMW family was introduced. The X6 model will receive impressive dimensions (length 4900 mm, wheelbase 2930 mm). Stylish exterior and a range of popular and innovative driver assistance options.

The off-road capabilities of the car also do not raise doubts, because its ground clearance is 212 mm, the exit and entry angles will allow you to easily overcome various obstacles that you will encounter on the off-road, and the X-Drive all-wheel drive provides excellent cross-country ability.

It is expected that the price of the basic configuration, which may appear on the Russian market closer to the beginning of 2020, will start at 4.96 million rubles.

Bmw x7

Perhaps the most anticipated model of 2019-2020, which will definitely not be disregarded by connoisseurs of large and powerful cars looking at SUVs in search of a dynamic and bright new generation of new products.

The status X7 will be the most expensive and largest of BMW's SUV lineup. The length of the model will be 5150 mm with a wheelbase of 3100 mm. They plan to release 6 and 7-seater variants with a three-row interior design on the market.

The engine range of new items will include 2 gasoline turbocharged engines with a capacity of 3.0 and 4.4 liters, as well as two 3-liter turbodiesels. It is possible that in 2020 the line of power units will be expanded with a hybrid unit, or a powerful gasoline V12.

Starting BMW price X7 for Russia will start at 5.83 million rubles.

Bmw x8

The novelty, which received the laconic name X8, will receive the X7 platform itself big SUV BMW, but the car will be slightly different due to some visual differences. The designers plan to modify the front of the car, equipping the model with new optics and slightly modified air intakes. The exterior of the model will also be shaped by a sloping roof like the X6.

Technical BMW features X8s are kept under wraps for now. More interesting facts we will find out about the possible configurations and the price of the new item when BMW will officially present its 2019-2020 SUVs.

Chevrolet blazer

Chevrolet has officially unveiled the Blazer midsize SUV, which will begin production in 2019.

The new generation of the model received an aggressive design, narrow head optics modules, an increased inclination of the windshield, R-21 wheels, roof rails, a stylish interior with a spacious luggage compartment, as well as a line of powerful petrol power units with a volume of 2.5 and 3.6 liters ...

The Blazer all-wheel drive SUV will start at $ 45,000, while the base front-wheel drive version can be purchased for $ 37,000.

Ferrari Utility Vehicle

Ferrari has announced that it plans to add the first SUV to its supercars by 2020. Sergio Marchionne said that the planned novelty could become a hybrid or even fully electric, but at the same time it will become the fastest SUV in the world and will not be at all like other SUVs in 2020.

Most likely, the first SUV from Ferrari will receive:

  • an innovative platform with a space frame made of ultralight aluminum;
  • 5-door body in the exclusive design of the company;
  • body structure without a central pillar, which will allow you to get a large comfortable opening;
  • doors of the second row, opening against the movement;
  • fully controlled chassis;
  • air suspension;
  • adaptive shock absorbers;
  • maximum speed within 350 km / h;

Possible powertrains include an atmospheric V12 with 698 hp. or a hybrid installation based on a 3.9-liter biturbo V8.

Ford Bronco

For the first time, Ford introduced the concept of the Bronco SUV back in 2014. But, the concept did not go into mass production then. Now, 5 years later, the company plans to reboot the Bronco project by launching a brand new SUV under the well-known name in 2020.

Although at the moment only a render of the novelty is available, it has become reliably known what will receive:

  • cubic design;
  • powerful off-road body kit;
  • 20-inch wheel disks;
  • impressive ground clearance;
  • diesel power unit with a volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 215 hp.

Ford Mach1 Electric SUV

Ford has unveiled a teaser for the new Mach1 Electric SUV, hinting in the video that the new model will receive impressive dimensions, like the Explorer and sporty character, like the popular Mustang.

The manufacturer is trying with all his might to hide information about the new product, but the paparazzi lenses have already got a camouflage Mach1, which is undergoing sea trials.

Honda passport

In Los Angeles, many companies have introduced SUVs for the 2020 model year and Honda has introduced the Passport model as a new product, which will replace the popular Honda Pilot.

Thanks to the use of the Global Light Truck platform, the car will have 5 and 7-seater versions, as well as modifications with all-wheel or front-wheel drive.

They plan to equip the new SUV with a 3.5-liter V6 petrol with a capacity of 280 hp. and a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The equipment of the novelty will not be inferior in functionality to the most elite models of the manufacturer. It is expected that in the TOP configuration the car will receive:

  • full package active systems security;
  • adaptive cruise control;
  • a set of functions to assist the driver;
  • innovative multimedia system.

Jaguar J-Pace

The successful launch of the midsize F-Pace pushed Jaguar to develop a full-size SUV that will allow the company to enter a new niche of large SUVs.

The novelty is based on the platform of the flagship Range Rover model, but it will obviously get a more driver-like character and less impressive off-road capabilities.

At the moment, it is known that the car will receive a corrosion-resistant aluminum body and a new engine range, in which there will be a hybrid power point.

Jeep grand wagoneer

Nearly 20 years later, the iconic SUV manufacturer has decided to revive one of its most popular models, the full-size Grand Wagoneer, which promises to be as popular as the new 2019 2020 SUVs from European manufacturers.

Naturally, the model will receive a new, more modern exterior, in which aggressive notes and the irrepressible character of an off-road conqueror will be read, and future owners will be able to find the most popular options in the list of equipment.

The engine range for the Grand Wagoneer will include powerful petrol and diesel powertrains, as well as a plug-in hybrid unit.

Jetour X90

Chery plans to start mass production of the Jetour in 2019, which will be larger than its predecessor, the X70, and will compete with SUV flagships such as the Toyota Highlander.

Under the hood, new items without alternatives - a 190-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

The price of the basic configuration will start at 1.3 million rubles.

Lada 4 × 4 Vision

At the 2018 Moscow Motor Show, AvtoVAZ demonstrated a futuristic concept of the Lada 4 × 4 Vision SUV.

The car will receive a design in the popular X-style, large R-21 rims, a stylish body kit, spectacular optics, as well as a full set of modern functions and online services.

The manufacturer promises to reveal the technical details of the novelty closer to the start of mass production.

Land rover defender

The next generation Land Rover Defender will go on sale in 2020. Hidden behind camouflage, the car is already undergoing sea trials on expensive Britain.

Looking at the first pictures, you can see what the car will receive:

  • angular cubic body shape;
  • straight vertical racks;
  • branded radiator grill;
  • updated optics;
  • excellent off-road performance.

Most likely, a hybrid power plant will replace the classic 2.0-liter turbodiesel. It is possible that the company will decide to release a rechargeable hybrid.

Lotus SUV

Since Geely has become a Lotus investor, there have been more and more insistence on the need for a car with off-road capabilities. The design studio has already developed the exterior of the novelty, but the official premiere of the SUV from Lotus will take place no earlier than 2020.

Obviously, the car will retain the sporty character inherent in all cars of this manufacturer. Among the closest competitors are the new 2020 SUVs from Maserati, Jaguar and Ferrari.

Maserati Levante GTS and Trofeo

Spectacular, charismatic, highlighting the high taste and wealth of its owner, the new Levante from Maserati will join the list of luxury SUVs 2019-2020.

Do you think this car is too luxurious to make it conquer off-road? Then know that inside this spectacular handsome man is hiding:

  • a muscular twin-turbo V8 with a volume of 3.8 liters and a power of 550 hp. for the GTS and an even more powerful 590-horsepower for the Trofeo;
  • four-wheel drive;
  • limited-slip rear differential.

In fact, these two models will be similar in exterior and interior. The differences will lie in the power of the power units and the more expensive configuration of the Trofeo model. So, the cost of the GTS version will start at $ 121,475, Trofeo - from $ 171,475.

Mercedes-Benz G350d

In 2019, a diesel version of the popular Mercedes-Benz G350d will hit the market.

This car needs no introduction. Recognizable cubic design, unsurpassed driving performance (even on the most impassable off-road), stylish interior and impressive functionality of integrated systems and options - Mercedes dealers and happy owners of G-class cars can endlessly talk about this.

This car has everything to easily pass the most difficult tracks:

  • 241 mm ground clearance;
  • adaptive suspension with adjustable damping;
  • three full differential locks;
  • guaranteed stability during body roll up to 35º;
  • impressive exit / entry angles.

Mitsubishi ASX

The third generation of the popular Japanese crossover Mitsubishi ASX should go on sale in 2019.

The model will be available in all-wheel drive or lightweight front-wheel drive trims. For off-road modification, the manufacturer offers:

  • 2-liter 150-horsepower engine;
  • stepless variator;
  • the maximum speed is 191 km / h with acceleration to hundreds in 11.7 s.

Given the climatic features of the region, many manufacturers plan to produce SUVs of the 2019 2020 model year in a complete set for the Russian market, complementing the new items with options that ensure ease of use in the cold season. ASX will also receive a special version for the Russian market. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not plan to supply to Russia hybrid cars, but all the models supplied from the factory will be equipped with the ERA-GLONASS system.

In the basic Inform configuration, the car will cost about 1,129,000 rubles.

Nissan juke

The last time the Nissan Beetle model was updated was in 2014. In 2019, a new generation of the popular charismatic SUV is expected.

Preview images show that the Juke will retain its authentic styling, but with a completely new body.

Under the hood of the Beetle of the new generation, there will be all the same gasoline and diesel power units with a capacity of 90 to 115 hp. Hybrid and electric versions have not yet been announced.

If you are looking for stylish and bright new cars for 2019-2020, but are not ready to purchase very large SUVs, pay attention to the all-wheel drive version of the Juke, which is due to launch next year.

Range rover evoque

The Reange Rover Ewok is one of the company's most popular models. In 2019-2020, the manufacturer decided to bring to the market an updated version of the SUV, which is likely to receive several versions, from the classic 5-door to the convertible.

Since the car will be assembled on the D8 platform, there is no need to talk about a hybrid or an all-electric model yet. Under the hood of the new Evoque will be gasoline (240-290 hp) or diesel (180-240 hp) 2-liter power units.

The car will adapt to the type of road surface and will receive a package of the most innovative options, including Terrain Response and Hill Descent Control.

Suzuki jimny

The compact SUV from Suzuki will receive a new generation in 2020.

As you can see in the photo, the SUV will retain its characteristic angular shape, the classic design of the front optics and a massive radiator grille. Someone may even see in the model some resemblance to the exterior of the Mercedes-Benz G class.

New cars are already undergoing tests in Germany and, most likely, already in 2019 they will be officially presented at one of the car dealerships. Despite its compactness, this baby is ready for any test, because it includes:

  • traction low gear;
  • all-wheel drive AllGrip Pro;
  • a number of options to assist the driver, as in more powerful off-road conquerors.

Whether there will be an expansion of the motor range, the manufacturer is silent for now. Obviously in updated versions petrol power units with a volume of 1.0-1.3 liters will be available, which will be aggregated 5-st. Manual transmission or 4-band automatic.

Price new Jimny will start at 1,115,000 rubles.

Suzuki grand vitara

Suzuki also plans to update its popular model in 2020 Grand vitara... Russian dealers of the company have already expressed their interest in the new product and one can hope that the car will appear in Russian car dealerships.

While the manufacturer does not disclose all the details of the upcoming update. It is possible that Suzuki will decide to build the car on a new platform, thus paving the way for the development of hybrid or electric versions of the Vitara in the future.

Toyota RAV 4

New generation Toyota The RAV4 can be expected in dealerships as early as 2019.

The car will delight you with a spectacular exterior, stylish interior, which traditionally will use the best materials, as well as impressive technical characteristics.

Power units RAV-4 of the 5th generation will be presented in three variations:

  • gasoline 2.0 liters. engine with a capacity of 146 hp;
  • powerful 2.5 liters. unit for 180 hp;
  • 2.2 liter 150-horsepower diesel engine.

The cost of the basic configuration of new items in Europe will be around $ 24,500.