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- Seven-seater cars in the Russian Federation
Minivans, designed for 7 seats, have an undeniable advantage: on the one hand, they can transport a large company, on the other hand, the driver does not need to have a bus license.
However, in modern car brand lines, such models are not very common, compared to crossovers. However, some manufacturers, such as Nissan, have thought of combining the two classes. What in Russia is better to buy for a trip in seven ways is the topic of this review.
Seven-seater cars in the Russian Federation
1. Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer
This model is suitable for those who are looking for a spacious car and at the same time not chasing an all-wheel drive copy with high ground clearance.
The Grand C4 Spacetourer is still larger than the regular C4 and has enough space for three rows of seats. Moreover, the chairs from the second row can be moved forward - backward, and from the third row, they can be folded. In addition, the minivan has many compartments for storing small items.
The already significant glazing area of the Grand C4 can be increased with the optional huge windshield and panoramic roof. And the driving qualities of the car are characterized by excellent handling and cornering stability.
Engine options:
- DV6C, diesel, 1.6L, 115HP sec., manual transmission, front-wheel drive;
- DV6C, diesel, 1.6L, 120HP sec., automatic transmission, front-wheel drive;
- EP6CDT, petrol, 1.6 L, 150 HP sec., automatic transmission, front-wheel drive.
2. Kia Mohave
This model was originally intended for the US market. It was delivered there under the Borrego brand, but was received by the Americans without much enthusiasm. But these oversized frame SUVs came to the courtyard of motorists in the Middle East, Asia and Russia.
The car is endowed with an uncontested three-liter V6 diesel engine, coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, quickly and clearly shifting gears.
The original engine had a capacity of 264 liters. pp., but especially for Russia, this figure was reduced to 250, which made it possible to reduce the tax rate.
However, even such a reserve, together with a torque of 549 Nm, provides a rather big machine weighing more than two tons and a length of about 5 meters, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.7 seconds. It also allows the vehicle to tow a camper or boat.
With all the seats raised in the car, 350 liters will remain in the trunk, which is quite decent for a 7-seater car. The ground clearance of 217 mm and all-wheel drive allow the Kia Mohave to handle off-road confidently.
And the new Mohave is on its way. At the end of last year, a restyled version under the HM2 index debuted at the Seoul International Auto Show. The car's frame chassis was retained, but minor changes were made to the body design.
The main characteristics of the Kia Mohave:
- fuel tank volume: 82 l;
- fuel consumption per 100 km: 9.3 liters;
- number of doors: 5.
3. Ford Explorer
Over its thirty-year history, the Ford Explorer has managed to change several generations, not to mention restyling. During the modernization of the car, engineers improved its noise insulation and equipped the electronic key with a powerful radio transmitter, which allows starting the car at a distance of up to 100 m. By the way, remote engine start is included in the basic package for Russia.
This huge crossover with a length of more than five meters seems to be created for a large family. It is suitable for frequent voyages around the city, travel, as well as trips to the country. To do this, the Explorer has everything you need: large seats in the front row, in the middle there is a full-fledged three-seater sofa with adjustments, as well as two folding chairs in the gallery.
A roomy American car is still not very similar to an SUV: the car has a supporting body, there is no differential lock. But the driving performance is excellent.
The power section of the car is a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a power reduced to 249 liters. pp., again, especially for Russia.
The device of intelligent all-wheel drive Terrain Management 4WD System allows you to choose one of four driving modes: "Mud", "Snow / Grass", "Sand" and "Track", and smart electronics will determine the optimal driving parameters. And the ground clearance of the car is 211 mm.
Explorer is offered in three trim levels:
- XLT;
- Limited;
- Limited Plus.
4. Chevrolet Traverse
In the United States, multi-seat crossovers are often used instead of minivans for everyday city trips, as well as for traveling with the whole family or a large company. Although in this case, the four-wheel drive and the high seating position of the car perform rather image functions than practical ones.
Another thing is in Russia, where icy and snow-covered roads are not an extraordinary phenomenon. And the Chevrolet Traverse is here to help.
This crossover can comfortably accommodate 7 to 8 people. The fact is that the second row of seats is presented in the form of a three-seater sofa or separate "director's" chairs, and when placing passengers in the gallery, this block can be moved.
The volume of the trunk of the car, even with all the seats raised, remains impressive - 631 liters. And with the rear row folded down, that space increases to 2,781 liters.
Officially, Traverse is supplied to Russia only with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 318 liters. with. and a torque of 360 Nm. With such an engine coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds.
The equipment of the car is presented in three versions: LE, LT and Premier, in which there are two sliding sunroofs on the roof.
Main characteristics:
- ground clearance: 200 mm;
- drive: full;
- maximum speed: 190 km / h.
5. Volkswagen Multivan
It's not even a car, but a real office on wheels, comfortable and functional. Multivan provides the right environment for relaxing or working full-time, which is facilitated by the comfortable sliding seats as well as the various folding table options.
One of them, a large round table, when folded, hides between the seats of the second row, and when necessary, it is installed among the rows of chairs and moves along the rails.
On the left side, by the window, there is also a pull-out table. Even a side table is hidden in the door, which can be useful both in the salon and on the street.
Moreover, the car is replete with not only furniture, but also options, including an electric door drive and LED optics. The presence of a number of active and passive safety systems provides a high level of protection for those in the car.
Main characteristics:
- engine power: 199 hp with.;
- ground clearance: 193 mm;
- fuel tank volume: 70 l.
6. Lifan MyWay
Chinese crossover, which has something to brag about in front of competitors. This is a full-fledged jeep with rear-wheel drive and a rather attractive price of 870 thousand rubles for the basic configuration.
However, the type of five-speed gearbox also depends on the version of the equipment: mechanical or "automatic". It is coupled with a 1.8 liter engine with a capacity of 125 liters. the vehicle's ground clearance is 192 mm, which, along with a single driving axle, make Lifan MyWay a good vehicle for going out of town with a large company.
Main characteristics:
- trunk volume: 295 liters;
- fuel tank volume: 50 l;
- fuel consumption per 100 km: 7.6 liters.
7. Skoda Kodiaq
The Czech crossover, named after one of the subspecies of brown bears, appeared in Russia not so long ago. Prices for this car start at 1.4 million rubles, but for that kind of money you can buy an almost empty car.
In the absence of special requirements for the power of the car, a model with a 125 hp turbo engine would be a good option. volume of 1.4 liters. If you add the optional third row of seats, you can just keep within the budget of about 2 million rubles.
You can spend a little more and purchase an option with all-wheel drive and a two-liter gasoline or diesel engine with a capacity of 150 - 180 hp. But such a car will pull already by 2.5 million, and the comfort when traveling on the third row will be a big question.
Main characteristics:
- ground clearance: 188 mm;
- drive: full;
- fuel tank volume: 60 l.
8. Nissan Qashqai + 2
One of the most famous and at the same time the most affordable seven-seat crossovers in the Russian car market. In fact, today this is the only option that has managed to combine the Japanese brand, four-wheel drive, multi-seat saloon and an affordable price.
Moreover, Qashqai + 2 is not just an ordinary Nissan with two seats inserted into the trunk, but an independent model with a rather original elongated body and a raised roof, stylized as a standard crossover.
The car is offered with two gasoline naturally aspirated engines of 1.6 and 2 liters, "mechanics" or variator, front or all-wheel drive.
Despite the Japanese brand, the Qashqai has a European assembly according to compromise schemes, so you should not expect either impressive driving characteristics or iron reliability from it.
This is a middle-class car, a bit of good in everything. But taking into account the not too high price, the mass of high-quality non-original spare parts and good maintainability, Qashqai + 2 remains quite a decent offer.
Engine options:
- HR16DE, 1.6 L, 115 HP sec., gasoline, manual transmission, front-wheel drive;
- MR20DE, 2L, 141L sec., gasoline, manual transmission, four-wheel drive (4WD);
- MR20DE, 2L, 141L sec., gasoline, variator (CVT), four-wheel drive (4WD).
9. Opel Zafira II Family
One of the most famous representatives of seven-seater compact vans is the second generation Opel Zafira. The car has a neutral design, German origin, a balanced set of options and a fairly attractive price.
The most widespread among the representatives of this line are models with a 1.8 liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 140 liters. with.
The seats in the car are arranged in a 2-3-2 pattern, and the Flex7 system makes it easy to organize from 2 to 7 seats.
It is worth mentioning the modular FlexOrganizer system with all kinds of dividers, nets, hooks, containers and other devices for placing luggage. And with a total of about 30 places for storing large and small items, this minivan becomes a real boon for a tourist.
In general, Zafira is made quite simply, and due to the popularity of the model on the market, there are a sufficient number of high-quality non-original spare parts that make the operation of the machine not too expensive.
Main characteristics:
- ground clearance: 160 mm;
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 11.5 sec;
- maximum speed: 197 km / h.
10. Lada Largus
According to statistics, Lada Largus is in the lead among seven-seater cars in terms of sales in Russia in the first two months of this year. The roots of this model go back to the depths of the Romanian company Dacia, which developed a large-capacity station wagon based on the Renault Logan.
Well, the engines for Largus, designed by Renault itself, have a volume of 1.6 liters. The maximum power of the base eight-valve engine for the "Standard" and "Norm" trim levels is 84 liters. at 5500 rpm. Enough for a quiet ride in the city or on the highway.
But the sixteen-valve power unit already produces up to 105 liters. at 5750 rpm. Despite the significant weight and dimensions of the car, this engine allows you to decently improve the dynamics. Of course, not to the same extent as in Formula 1, but for everyday trips it is quite enough.
Main characteristics:
- ground clearance: 145 mm;
- fuel tank volume: 50 l;
- fuel consumption per 100 km: 8.2 liters.
Conclusion
Both among new products and in the secondary market, the choice in the niche of "seven-seater" is quite large. The third row of seats is no longer considered an unjustified luxury, as it was a couple of years ago. In the end, unnecessary seats can simply be folded, which many models of this type allow, and end up with a huge trunk. Of course, if necessary.
