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- Popular cars for families in Ukraine
Every year, Forbes magazine publishes a rating of the most popular family cars in the mid-price segment. The basis is the safety of driving, high parameters of protection of front and rear passengers, the ability to transport bulky goods and the simplicity of driving systems, which should be comfortable for a teenage driver.
If we compare which cars the Ukrainians chose for the family in the first half of 2019, then the list will be filled with almost the same brands. What are the most popular brands and models that have become leaders in Ukraine?
Popular cars for families in Ukraine
Volkswagen golf
The Volkswagen Golf is an ideal compact family car that Ukrainians enjoy buying. In the world, the equipment ranks third among all the best-selling cars. In Ukraine, the Golf position has never dropped below the 10th place in the sales ranking.
The seventh-generation five-door front-wheel drive hatchback has a large trunk and a lightweight, smooth ride. The cost of the updated version varies from 21 to 40 thousand dollars, depending on the interior design, the amount of equipment and the type of engine.
Ukrainian families love the complete set for its high reliability. Already in the base there are five airbags, belts for five fixation points, reinforced body ribs and driver warning systems.
After the 2016 restyling, the VW Golf received an updated body shape, but it's still the familiar front bumper relief and sharp-edged roofs. The hatchback is the first in its class to receive a touchscreen multimedia system that responds to gesture control. For family trips with children, the premium version has child seats and additional armrests.
The Traffic Jam Assist system is responsible for the possibility of automatic movement. It is an active automatic robot that helps the driver switch to semi-autopilot at speeds up to 60 km / h.
Sensors monitor the distance from the front, transmit signals to the emergency brake and increase overall driving safety.
Ford mondeo
The Forbes' Ford Taurus is the best family car in the large car category. In Ukraine, the most popular in the rating of family ones is the fifth-generation Ford Mondeo liftback equipment, which costs from $ 25 to $ 38,000.
Starting with the fifth generation, Ford stopped building its cars, focusing separately on the North American and European markets. The latest version of the "D" class Modeo liftback is a vivid confirmation of this. The complete set is maximally unified in terms of design and stuffing of the power unit.
Safety parameters come first for a family car. In its class, Ford can be considered a leader - after all tests, the model received the maximum number of points for the safety of the driver, passengers and pedestrians.
Like all models in the Mondeo range, the liftback is built on a front-wheel-drive platform with multi-link rear suspension and MacPherson strut front. This allows the vehicle to run smoothly and maintain good handling on any stretch of the road.
Already in the base, the equipment has a large number of equipment: eight airbags, dynamic stabilization, three-zone climate control. There is also a state-of-the-art multimedia entertainment system for second-row passengers.
Nissan altima
The complete set of Nissan Altima was chosen by Ukrainians as the best family car of average size and price. The concept also ranks fifth in the Forbes ranking, with a sedan base price of $ 19,000.
In 2019, the sixth generation of the model is being sold on the Ukrainian market, the debut of which took place in 2018 at the auto show in New York.
The updated version received body shapes uncharacteristic for Altima, the exterior came close to the version of the 2017 Vmotion 2.0 concept. Compared to previous versions, the sixth generation has received an increased size of the cabin and trunk.
The sporty body lines made the family car look bright and elegant. The front bumper received aerodynamic panels and a large radiator grille.
Altima remains one of the most economical sedans in the class - no more than 7 liters for the urban cycle. Japanese engineers paid special attention to second-row passenger protection systems and passive car safety.
At the base, the sedan has a folding steering wheel, reinforced body ribs, five airbags and motion control systems.
The power unit is equipped for the base with a 2.5-liter aspirated engine with a capacity of 191 liters. with. and a new turbo engine with a volume of 2 liters, which replaced the 3.5-liter V6, which was equipped with the top version.
Saab 9-3 Sport Combi
One of the best family station wagons in Ukraine is the Saab 9-3, which was completed in 2014. The cost in the secondary market reaches $ 10,000.
The main advantage of the package is the installation of a turbocharged engine and high safety parameters.
The five-door station wagon was built on the Opel Vectra platform and had significant body dimensions 4689 X 1763 with a height of 1529 mm.
A huge trunk and a spacious interior were chosen for family trips to nature and for travel. The model showed good handling on the track and minimal fuel consumption.
Toyota RAV 4
One of the best family SUVs can be considered the Toyota RAV 4. In June 2019, 1,096 models of the brand were sold in the country, a third of which is the RAV 4.
In car dealerships, you can buy the popular crossover in five configuration options, the minimum base price is $ 25,000, the maximum is $ 35,000.
The premiere of the fifth generation, which has become the most popular in Ukraine, took place in 2018 in Paris. The SUV can be front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the use of the TNG K platform has not only changed the size of the car, but also improved its appearance.
The modern "Rafik" received a brutal appearance due to an enlarged grille and new optics.
The interior filling has also become much more comfortable, which is especially noted when traveling with children: comfortable rear row seats, technological seat belts that do not hinder movement, a large number of additional pockets and boxes for small things.
On the central part of the torpedo there is a multimedia system screen, cruise control buttons, sensors. The panoramic roof and 11-speaker JBL audio system complete the package.
The power unit is equipped with only a 2-liter aspirated engine, which can be taken with two box options: "mechanics" with 6 steps and "automatic", the maximum engine power is 173 liters. with.
Ford edge
If the Toyota RAV 4 is the perfect solution for a family of five, then the Ford Edge is the best crossover for a small family. The cost of the base does not exceed $ 25,000.
The sports version premiered in Detroit in 2018. Despite the brutal look that the concept received: a massive grille, narrow LED headlights and muscular body kits with diffusers, a family of four is very comfortably accommodated in a cozy Ford cabin.
For children in the rear seat, additional head restraints and seat belts with five anchorage points are installed. Each seat is electrically adjustable in four positions, heating and ventilation.
An important role in terms of comfort is given by the panoramic roof of the crossover, the visibility zone can be limited by an automatic curtain.
The SUV security system is not inferior to the leaders of the family car segment: it includes monitoring of blind spots, rear-view cameras, driver assistance systems, emergency braking circuits, etc. The multimedia and premium Bang & Olufsen audio system with 12 speakers will make the trip unforgettable.
The Edge power unit for the Ukrainian market is equipped only with a turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost with a capacity of 334 hp. High controllability is ensured by a modern motor control program and reinforced brakes.
Mitsubishi endeavor
The 2017 Mitsubishi Endeavor is the best SUV for a mid-sized family. The cost of the base does not exceed $ 21,000, which makes the car relatively affordable and promising.
Ukrainians love the Mitsubishi brand for its high assembly reliability and ease of maintenance. These parameters make the models of the Japanese manufacturer equal to the cars from Volkswagen.
The front-wheel-drive crossover (all-wheel drive is available in the $ 26,000 premium trim) received an update in 2017.
The concept was unveiled at the New York Auto Show. It was originally planned that Endeavor would be available only for the US market, but already in 2018 the manufacturer's plans changed, and the equipment went on sale in all dealerships in Europe, including in Ukraine.
Among the innovations are vertical DRL lights and a false radiator grille in small cells. The salon received more radical changes - new soft linings on the central tunnel, additional pockets, a multimedia system with a touchscreen display, new seat belts for rear row passengers.
Mitsubishi Endeavor falls short of the segment leader in terms of safety parameters. The base provides only two airbags, no additional armrests, average passive safety.
The driver is assisted by several automatic control and monitoring systems: traction control system, start assistant, motion sensors.
Ukrainian drivers can choose from the line of engines only the petrol version - a 1.6-liter MIVEC with a capacity of 117 hp. and a 2-liter with a capacity of 150 liters. with.
Subaru Impreza
Many couples in the country choose the Subaru Impreza hatchback as the first vehicle for joint trips to nature and recreation. The all-wheel drive hatchback differs from similar ones in the class by the highest safety indicators and the presence of modern equipment, the number of which exceeds the premium configuration.
After the 2016 update, the Impreza radically changed the appearance and stuffing of the power unit. The body received smooth lines and got rid of the aggressive front bumper. The hatchback after 2016 is equipped with only diode optics.
There are practically no changes in the cabin compared to the previous generation: a comfortable dashboard, a multi-system steering column, a slightly enlarged media system monitor.
Body rigidity is increased by 70% due to platform changes. The Impreza is built on the SGP module, which allows the complete set to dampen frontal impacts by 40% and reduce roll by 50%.
Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is the best family minivan that large families enjoy buying for outdoor activities. The salon can be easily converted into a cozy bedroom - in such a car you can not be afraid of spending the night in the open air.
For the first time, the equipment appeared in Ukraine in 1999 after the debut of the first generation in the USA in 1997. The minivan was intended only for the North American market and was imported to Ukraine in a semi-legal way. Since 2010, the model has been available in dealerships in the country.
The concept retains the high parameters of safety, comfort and coziness. All chairs are individually adjustable, there is air conditioning, modern audio and media systems, a large number of shelves and pockets for small things.
Conclusion
In Ukraine, there is no separate category "car for a family", so any car can be called a family car - even such a brutal package for real men as UAZ "Patriot" or Wrangler.
