Experts of Automoto.ua have selected 7 best foreign cars, the price of which does not exceed 300,000 hryvnias, and the characteristics are worthy of attention of every motorist.
So, here is the list of seven best new budget models:
7th place - Peugeot 301
The seventh position in this list is occupied by a sedan from the French company Peugeot. Peugeot 301 is available with automatic and manual transmission and with engines of two displacements - 1.2 and 1.6 liters. Also on sale there is a model with a diesel engine, but this option will cost a little more. In technical terms, Peugeot 301 fully corresponds to its price category: it has an energetic and economical engine, as well as a soft suspension. The car holds the road perfectly and passes any urban irregularities. The popularity and reliability of the cars of this company is evidenced by the number of pages on the Automoto.ua platform
The price of the Peugeot 301 starts from 289,000 hryvnias.
6th place - Citroen C1
In sixth place is also a “Frenchman” Citroen C1. This is a microcar in a hatchback body, which is simply ideal for moving in urban conditions. The advantages of this model are its compact size and obviously low fuel consumption. The price of the three-door version of Citroen C1 with a liter engine is 283,000 hryvnias. Citroen models have confidently occupied the segment of budget cars, and the characteristics of these cars will be appreciated by every motorist. True, among the minor drawbacks of this particular model, one can single out poor sound insulation and low ground clearance, which makes it difficult to drive outside the city.
5th place - Geely Emgrand 7
The next position is occupied by a Chinese car in a sedan body - Geely Emgrand 7. This car is distinguished by the spaciousness of the interior, and the 680-liter trunk of the Geely Emgrand is considered the largest among sedans. Among other advantages are attractive body design, good handling and inexpensive maintenance. The quality of assembly materials is low, but in case of breakdown, spare parts will be inexpensive.
For 290,000 hryvnias, you can purchase this model with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 98 “horses”.
4th place - Renault Logan
At the equator of the list is Renault Logan. The basic configuration of this “Frenchman” will cost 268,000 hryvnias. This version includes a 75-horsepower 1.2-liter engine with an average consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km. Among the advantages of this model, one can single out good maneuverability and a fairly high ground clearance, which allows you to drive the Renault Logan not only within the city. The engine is highly reliable, but requires timely oil changes.
Note that Renault Logan has become the best-selling sedan car in Ukraine.
3rd place - Citroen C-Elysee
Citroën C-Elysée is called the twin brother of Peugeot 301, but the cost of Citroën is slightly higher. Despite the fact that Citroën C-Elysée is a budget model, the manufacturer has equipped the car with a reliable engine with low consumption when driving in urban driving mode. Thanks to the soft suspension and high ground clearance, you will not feel road irregularities. In addition, the owners of this car claim its durability, so the maintenance of Citroën C-Elysée will be inexpensive.
The cost of this car is 298,000 hryvnias.
2nd place - Chery Tiggo 2
Chery Tiggo 2 is a compact budget crossover of Chinese production. Motorists speak of Chery Tiggo 2 as a model whose characteristics fully justify the cost. The build quality, interior and dynamics will meet the expectations of even the most demanding drivers. The car is truly universal - Tiggo 2 has good handling within the city and easily gains speed, as well as a high seating position, so it will calmly overcome high curbs and road irregularities. Also, the car has a spacious interior and trunk typical for a crossover. Chery Tiggo 2 is the best SUV in its price segment, the cost of which starts from 263,000 hryvnias.
1st place - Renault Sandero
The first place in the list is Renault Sandero. This is a 5-door hatchback built on the Renault Logan chassis. The car is simply created for moving around the city - it has good acceleration dynamics and ideal ground clearance for low curbs and shallow pits on the roads. According to owner reviews, this hatchback has the maneuverability of a sedan. Also pleasing is the economical fuel consumption. If you fold forward the rear seats, the interior of the Renault Sandero will please with its spaciousness. This is an excellent inexpensive car for a small family, which can be bought for 229,000 hryvnias.
All the presented cars can be purchased at a car dealership for up to 300,000 hryvnias. Every motorist can choose a car that will satisfy his needs.
