Depending on the brand, the price increase was 10-20%.
< p> Ukrainians massively change to crossovers. Depending on the region, this segment accounts for up to 60-70% of new car sales. Crossovers are valued for their high ground clearance, roomy trunk, and high seating position. And in terms of design, many modern SUVs look very interesting. /p>
Consumers who were seriously thinking about buying a new car a few months ago and are now going to start getting acquainted with the cars they are interested in will be in for an unpleasant surprise — many models have risen in price significantly. Depending on the brand, the growth was 10-20%. The rise in price is due to a number of internal and external factors.
The first should include the increase in the dollar and euro against the hryvnia, as well as the change of generations in popular crossovers. From the outside, the price change was influenced by the shortage of semiconductors, which increased the cost of many automotive components. In addition, the shortage of cars in many markets gave manufacturers the opportunity to slightly increase selling prices for their products.
Chery Tiggo 2 (from UAH 333,918)
The compact Chinese crossover Chery Tiggo 2 is one of the most affordable cars in our market.
The car is powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with 106 hp . Depending on the wishes of the buyers, a 5-st. MCP or «automatic» in four gears.
Tiggo 2 is offered to Ukrainian customers in the only version «Classic». The equipment has two airbags, air conditioning, a Bluetooth audio system, electric windows and mirrors.
Hyundai Tucson (from UAH 741,300)
Hyundai Tucson attracts buyers with a bright design, technological interior. This model has the widest engine range in our selection.
It all starts with a 156-horsepower gasoline «aspirated» with a volume of 2.0 liters, «mechanics» and «automatic» for six gears. The car with a 1.6-liter petrol turbo engine for 180 forces is equipped with a 7-speed «robot». There is also a hybrid modification of the same engine. In tandem with an electric motor, the power plant develops 230 forces.
Diesel engines are represented by a 136-horsepower 1.6-liter power unit. Regardless of the power plant option, the crossover can be front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Even in the initial version (there are four in total) there is a digital instrument panel, seven airbags, cruise control, etc.
Kia Sportage (from UAH 730,659)
The best-selling car in Ukraine in recent years has changed dramatically. The stock of the previous generation machines has already been sold out, and the new generation cars will soon appear in car dealerships.
At the start of sales, the fifth «Sportage» offered with a pair of 1.6 and 2.0 liter petrol engines. The 156-horsepower 2.0-liter unit is paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. A car with this engine can be either front- or all-wheel drive.
The 1.6-liter turbo engine is paired exclusively with a 7-speed «robot» and front axle drive. Already in the basic equipment, buyers receive seven airbags, a lane keeping system, a rain sensor, a heated steering wheel, climate control, etc.
Mazda CX-5 (from UAH 826,100)
The Ukrainian audience liked the Japanese Mazda CX-5 crossover thanks to its balanced price and solid interior materials. Two gasoline atmospheric engines of 2.0 (150 hp) and 2.5 liters (194 hp) are offered for the model.
Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. All options except the base one have an all-wheel drive system. Three trim levels are available for the crossover: TOURING, STYLE+ and TOP. The basic equipment already has LED optics, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, a rear-view camera, etc.
Mitsubishi Outlander (from UAH 715,000)
This is a model — long-lived, but is in stable demand in our market. In Ukraine, Mitsubishi Outlander can be selected with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with 145 hp. or with a 167 hp 2.4 liter engine.
The role of the transmission is uncontested by the stepless variator. «Outlander» available in five trim levels. Even in the initial version, there is an assistance system when starting uphill, an emergency braking assistance system, LED rear optics, etc.
Nissan Qashqai (from UAH 724,180)
In 2021, one of the sales drivers for Nissan in Ukraine was the second generation of the Qashqai crossover. But at the beginning of 2022, it was replaced by the third generation. We have already tested the new Qashqai on Ukrainian roads. Compared to its predecessor, the car has become more expensive, but this is offset by richer equipment, including in the base.
One of the most popular crossovers in Europe is available to Ukrainian buyers with two options for a 1.3-liter petrol turbo engine — 130 and 150 hp. The car is available with both a 6-speed manual gearbox and a CVT, you can also choose between mono- and all-wheel drive versions.
Five trim levels are offered for the car. In the initial version, LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, an electronic instrument panel, etc. are installed from the factory.
Renault Duster (from UAH 388,900)
One of the most popular crossovers on the Ukrainian market captivates with a wide range of modifications, as well as a democratic price tag.
In «base» the French car is equipped with a 115-horsepower gasoline engine and a 5-speed. MCP. For a fee — all-wheel drive system and «mechanics» for six gears. The 110-horsepower 1.5-liter turbodiesel option is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox, or a dual-clutch robotic gearbox also in 6 steps.
The machine is also available in a factory modification with LPG equipment. Even in the initial performance «Duster» the buyer receives six airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, a speed limiter, etc.
Skoda Karoq (from UAH 705,029)
Skoda Karoq is the only car from our rating that is assembled in Ukraine (using the SKD method). assembly at the Eurocar factory).
The updated crossover is equipped by default with a 1.4-liter gasoline turbo engine with 150 hp. and 8-speed «automatic». For a surcharge, you can install a 2.0-liter turbodiesel for 115 or 150 forces in combination with a 6-speed. MCP or «robot» DSG for seven gears. Interestingly, only the most powerful version is equipped with four-wheel drive.
Three configurations are available for the car: Active, Ambition and Style. In «Active» initially there are six airbags, an electronic parking brake, an additional interior heater, etc.
Suzuki Vitara (from UAH 490,900)
The most affordable Japanese crossover on the Ukrainian market is equipped with a pair of gasoline engines. More affordable is a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated version with 117 hp, and a 1.4-liter turbo engine with 129 hp. has a 48 volt hybrid system.
Depending on the requirements of the buyer, you can choose a car with «mechanics», and with automatic transmission, as well as with two drive options — front axle and all-wheel drive. Even in the initial version of the GL, the Japanese crossover has climate control, adaptive cruise control, power windows and mirrors, etc.
Toyota RAV4 (from UAH 750,483) of the bestsellers in our market. Popularity is based on the brand image and a wide range of modifications, including several hybrid ones.
The base engine is a 2.0- liter petrol «aspirated» at 173 hp It can be aggregated with 6-speed «mechanics» or stepless variator. In the arsenal of the «Japanese» also several hybrid power plants.
A mono-drive hybrid with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor develops a total of 218 forces, and an all-wheel drive version of the same installation — 222 forces. There is also a plug-in hybrid in the model line, but it costs more than twice as much as the base version. In the basic configuration of the RAV4 there are seven airbags, climate control, power windows and mirrors, steering wheel heating, etc.