On the secondary market of Ukraine, for up to $9,000, you can find all-wheel drive crossovers designed for more challenging road conditions. High ground clearance and all-wheel drive help on snow and uneven roads, but before buying it is important to check the condition of the transmission and suspension.
Top 5 crossovers up to $9,000 for bad roads and winter
The Autoportal experts' list includes models from 2006-2014 with various all-wheel drive designs.
1. Renault Duster
The Renault Duster 2011-2014 is available with 1.6 and 2.0 L petrol engines. The version with a manual gearbox has a short first gear, which helps when starting on difficult surfaces.
2. Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson 2006-2010 can be found with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine and a rear-axle coupling. In all-wheel drive versions, the Lock mode allows the coupling to be forcibly locked at low speed.
3. Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006-2010 has permanent all-wheel drive, a locking center differential, and a low-range gear. Before buying, you need to check the operation of the transmission and the condition of the underbody.
4. Mitsubishi Outlander XL
The Mitsubishi Outlander XL 2007-2010 was offered with a 2.4 L petrol engine. The all-wheel drive system provides 2WD, 4WD Auto, and Lock modes, which allow the transmission's operating algorithm to be changed depending on road conditions.
5. Nissan X-Trail T31
The Nissan X-Trail T31 2007-2010 has a high seating position, a spacious interior, and the All-Mode 4x4-i system. For vehicles with a CVT, diagnostics of the gearbox and a confirmed service history are especially important.
“All-wheel drive by itself does not guarantee trouble-free driving: a worn coupling or old tires can negate its advantages,” notes the author of the material, Oleksii Astapov.
