All brands of crossovers. Technical characteristics, prices, choice

In the segment of crossovers, the struggle for each customer is not inferior in its heat to battles in a similar niche of sedans. Even the slightest confusion on the part of the brand will allow competitors to immediately supersede it from the first positions.

Quite a lot of concerns consider the prospect of crossover to be more profitable, turning off production of cars of other classes. For example, the board of directors of the company "Mitsubisi" decided that from this year the concern will suspend the development of new sedan cars. Along with this, the most venerable car manufacturers constantly bring to the market new models and modernize SUVs and crossovers of all brands that were issued years earlier.

For a more detailed introduction to the automotive industry, their characteristics and prices, we will compile a list of the most expected models for 2015-2016.

Mazda CX-5

Update this year's car is difficult to call the capital, most of all it's like a light restyling - point nuances in the body, interior and exterior changes, along with a small increase in options for electronic assistants.

The crossover remained at the same size as before typical for this class. Changes are visible on the front of the car, where a new radiator grille is located on the background of a stylish front bumper.

Central optics can now be equipped with LED DRLs or, as additional options, adaptive headlights. The rear-view mirrors were slightly modified , where the repeater of the turn signals was built in and slightly "corrected" the shape of the mirrors themselves.

The interior was refreshed with a new console, which now looks more solid and slightly more rigid, and panel inserts can simulate metal, wood or aluminum.

The undercarriage acquired new shock absorbers, and the automatic transmission got the opportunity to switch to the drive mode. The engine and its variations along with the transmission remained the same, as well as the drive of the car.

The basic equipment will cost about 1.1 million rubles.

Audi Q7

All crossover brands, like the Audi Q7, were announced as the safest and most reliable in the luxury SUV lineup. And Audi coped with all the tests to "excellent", having received the maximum assessment of the jury.

The new car of 2015 is assembled from high-strength steel on a completely new platform, using aluminum and composite materials, in connection with this the weight of the car has significantly decreased and now does not exceed 2 tons.

Body lines have been overhauled, but even after that, Audi's style can not be confused with some other style. If compared with its predecessors, the new Q7 looks much stricter and more taut, but it does not feel individual.

Salon, despite the reduction in the dimensions of the car, has become a little more spacious, in total in the cabin can comfortably accommodate seven people. The interior looks a little conservative and somewhere is rustic, but quite cozy.

The line of engines, except for diesel and gasoline, acquired a hybrid power plant. CAT for any version of Audi in only one version - an 8-speed automatic box.

The basic equipment will cost about 3.6 million rubles.

Qoros 3 City SUV

Reliable crossovers of Qoros line appeared thanks to the efforts of Israeli and Chinese manufacturers. Even despite the front-wheel drive and the base of the sedan, the car has an amazing clearance of 230 mm.

The small size of the Qoros and the exceptionally front-wheel drive allow it to be described as a typical representative of urban crossovers. The car has an interesting appearance, where the Asian and European notes are clearly seen. The overall exterior of the Qoros, along with interior trim, one by one, repeats similar versions of the sedan and hatchback class.

The engine of the car on gasoline, volume of 1,6 liters, in two variations - an atmospheric and a turbo-supercharging. The transmission is produced exclusively 6-speed both mechanical and automatic. As well as all brands of crossovers, Qoros 3 City SUV is available in basic and advanced trim levels.

The basic equipment will cost about 1.5 million rubles.

Kia Sorento

In the development of this model in 2015, designers and engineers from Korea, the USA and Germany took part. The new "Kia Sorento" has received a huge number of changes. Compared with previous models, this added both in size and weight. It looks auto a bit aggressive, but in appearance it looks like a representative class.

Crossovers, the prices for which grew year by year, allowed the manufacturer to completely change the interior and exterior of Kia Sorento, adding punching and large items in accordance with the trends of the automotive fashion. In addition, the interior has a lot of novelties in terms of design and quality of materials. The instrument panel was completely changed, along with the steering wheel, and the seats became more comfortable and ergonomic.

The engines of the car are available in 4 versions: diesel - 2.0 and 2.2 liters, gasoline - 2.4 and 3.3 liters. Just like all brands of crossovers, "Kia Sorento" is available in basic and extended trim levels.

The basic equipment will cost about 1.3 million rubles.

Skoda Snowman

Czech manufacturers say that the new Skoda will be bigger than the Yeti by 40 cm. The technical component was taken by engineers from Volkswagen Tiguan, and MQB was approved as the platform. Manufacturers are convinced that the new car will rightly belong to the class of "luxury crossovers". Prices concern does not intend to raise, but will remember with memorable novelties.

The new car will have both a single- and four-wheel drive system, together with the option to select a manual or automatic transmission.

Engines of two types - gasoline and diesel, but with a capacity of not more than 2 liters. The conceptual model should appear at the end of 2015 at the European exhibition "Best Crossovers". The lineup and other nuances of the company's representatives are still kept secret.

The basic equipment will cost about 1.5 million rubles.

Nissan Murano 3

When you see the new "Murano" in the eye immediately rushes original design in the style of the concept car, which has been dubbed as Resonance. The car features stylish lighting technology, a new form of bumpers and a window sill.

The novelty pleases with a rather spacious and roomy interior with a fine finish with high-quality materials. In addition, the dashboard, the steering wheel was updated and a large touch screen was added.

"Murano" is equipped with a gasoline engine 3.5 liters, coupled with a variator. Just like all brands of crossovers, the Nissan Murano III is available in basic and advanced trim levels.

The basic equipment will cost about 1.8 million rubles.