On the secondary market, with a budget of up to $7000, you can find cars with simple naturally aspirated petrol engines that are suitable for winter use. The Autoportal experts' selection includes models from Skoda, Toyota, Ford, Renault and Hyundai.
Cars up to $7000 for winter: five models with simple petrol engines
For operation in freezing temperatures, the sources recommend cars with proven naturally aspirated engines, effective cabin heating and equipment useful in the cold season.
1. Skoda Octavia A5 2006-2012
For the Skoda Octavia A5, the 1.6 MPI petrol engine is named as the optimal option. Its advantage is its simple design. The model also has effective cabin heating and a galvanised body.
2. Toyota Corolla 2006-2011
The Toyota Corolla is recommended with the 1.6 Dual VVT-i petrol engine. The source notes the reliability of the electrical equipment, in particular the starter and alternator, during temperature changes.
3. Ford Focus 2008-2014
For the Ford Focus Mk2 and Mk3, it is worth considering the naturally aspirated 1.6 and 2.0 Duratec engines. Some cars have a winter package with heated windscreen, front seats and mirrors.
"With a budget of up to $7000, the main guarantee of trouble-free starting in winter is a simple, time-tested naturally aspirated petrol engine without complicated electronics, a good heater and a corrosion-resistant body," notes the author of the article, Oleksii Astapov.
4. Renault Megane 3 2009-2013
The third-generation Renault Megane is represented in the selection with the 1.6 K4M petrol engine. Among its winter advantages, the source names the operation of the cold start system and the body's resistance to salt and road reagents.
5. Hyundai Elantra 2008-2012
The Hyundai Elantra is recommended with the 1.4 or 1.6 Gamma petrol engines. They have a simple fuel system and warm up quickly after a cold start, which speeds up the supply of warm air to the cabin.
