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- The most demanded Renault in Ukraine
"Renault cars mean reliability, quality and low price!" It was under this motto that the French manufacturer began its activities in Ukraine when it opened its first dealer center 20 years ago.
By 2019, Renault models continue to be among the top three best-selling cars in the country. In June, 972 copies were sold. What Renault cars are the most popular among the residents of Ukraine?
The most popular Renault in Ukraine
Renault ZOE
Since 2017, a front-wheel drive electric hatchback Renault ZOE has been sold in car dealerships in the country. The Life package option costs $ 29,557.
Electric cars are just beginning to gain momentum in the country, the French hatchback is only in fifth place in sales, but in June Ukrainians purchased 15 Renault electric cars, and this is 130% more than in the past few years.
The concept of an electric car was presented in 2010, the model entered the series in 2012, and belonging to an environmentally friendly class of cars can only be seen by additional symbols on the hood.
ZOE's design follows the lines of a traditional urban subcompact. The concept cannot offer aggressive body lines, original fender embossings and an interesting grille pattern. Zoe is a classic vehicle for commuting and shopping.
Despite its modest appearance, the hatchback can offer all modern control systems and a fairly good set of equipment for a comfortable trip: this is the R-Link multimedia complex, the main place in which is a 7-inch touch screen, navigation, which has voice control, 8 speakers.
After 2015, the Renault ZOE is equipped with a 41-watt battery, which is paired with a new electric motor of the R75 / 90 class, producing 66 kW.
Under ideal conditions, the hatchback is able to cover a distance of 400 km on a single charge; in real conditions of the Ukrainian climate, the battery provides a travel range of 300 km in summer and 200 km in frost of more than 20 degrees.
Renault Sandero Stepway
The third place in sales in the country was taken by the off-road equipment of the Renault Sandero hatchback - Renault Sandero Stepway.
The restyled version of the second generation debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. In Ukraine, there are four options for completing the Stepway, the cost of the base is $ 11,000. The most "stuffed" model of Life + is not much more expensive - the Kiev car dealership put up a price tag of 11 859 dollars plus a loan at 1% for a period of five years.
It is the flexible lending rate and the most convenient conditions that allow Ukrainians to buy new Renault cars in such quantities. This experience was adopted by Toyota in March 2019 and, as a result, the cars of the Japanese corporation took the first place in sales in the country for the third month.
The Sandero Stepway is the perfect combination of an economical city hatchback and a practical off-road crossover.
Already outwardly, it is noticeable that the car has significant advantages over urban small cars: this is a high ground clearance, enlarged wheel arches with chrome edging, door sills and bumpers.
The hatchback interior attracts with its simplicity and comfort. The design uses eco-leather for upholstery, soft plastic and aluminum overlays.
The set of equipment is well thought out and not bulky - navigation and at the same time multimedia system Media-Nav of the latest generation with a touch screen, modern security systems, etc.
The motor range of Stepway is represented by only two options: a 0.9-liter gasoline aspirated with a capacity of 90 liters. with. and a diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and a capacity of 90 liters. The pair is either an automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
Renault Logan
The bestseller of 2018, a popular, unpretentious and inexpensive model from Renault is the famous Logan.
This car was mentioned in the ratings the most times, and the equipment received exactly the same number of negative ratings.
Ukrainians really love Logan for its complete unpretentiousness to the quality of gasoline and inexpensive repairs.and the base price of $ 9,000 allows low-income families to buy the car.
Today, a restyled version of the second generation of the B-class front-wheel drive sedan is presented in car dealerships. The debut of the model took place in 2016 in Paris - Logan received well-deserved marks from the jury, which noted the comfortable interior, presentable appearance and a large number of modern equipment.
Renault Logan is equipped with LED optics, the engine range is represented by three engine options: a 0.9-liter turbocharged gasoline engine produces 90 hp. with., gasoline 1.2-liter has a capacity of 75 liters. and a turbocharged diesel - 90 hp. with.
Renault Logan MCV Stepway
In the Logan lineup, the MCV Stepway station wagon occupies a special place. Sales in Ukraine began just a year ago, and from the first weeks, the equipment was to the liking of many drivers. The minimum base cost is $ 14,500.
The off-road wagon has all the characteristics of a classic crossover. The exterior design of the body emphasizes high ground clearance, additional linings on the front and rear bumpers, enlarged wheel arches, chrome wheels and a sharp shape of the grille.
A station wagon is being built on the basis of a restyled version of the second generation Logan. The concept premiered in 2017.
The off-road version differs from the base station wagon not only by the increased ground clearance by 2 cm - it is reinforced suspensions and a new engine range.
But for Ukraine, the Stepway station wagon is available only in one version - this is the familiar 0.9-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit with a capacity of 90 liters. with a torque of 140 Nm. In Europe, the diesel configuration of the model is more popular.
Renault Megane
Renault Megane sedan has been steadily sold in the country since 2010. The car belongs to the middle price segment and, depending on the configuration, costs from 15 to 20 thousand dollars. The sedan package replaced the Renault Fluence concept; the premiere of the third generation took place in 2016 in Paris.
Already in the basic version of Life, which costs $ 15,160, the car is equipped with the Multi-Sense system. The assistance system adjusts to the nature of the control of a particular driver and helps to maintain directional stability, prompts acceleration parameters, etc.
The base has a heated steering wheel and seats, an external package "Winter", a modern security system, a panoramic roof with a sliding sunroof.
The Megan package has the largest number of power unit options. You can choose from one of two gasoline engines or one of three diesel engines. The most powerful one is installed on the top-end version - it is a 1.5-liter turbodiesel with a double clutch.
Renault Captur
For the second year, the five-seater Captur crossover cannot overtake the most famous and popular Renault SUV - Duster, but it consistently ranks fourth in terms of brand sales in Ukraine.
There are four configuration options for the five-seat K-class crossover on sale in the country, the Life option will cost $ 14,800, the top Zen version with a 1.5-liter turbodiesel costs $ 17,500.
In March 2017, the model was restyled as part of the Geneva show. Engineers have refreshed the design of the Captur, but the concept has not undergone major changes.
The crossover received a modernized grille, which the designers redrawn from the Kadjar package, LED optics and new front bumper shapes, which are distinguished by sharp corners and aggressive overhang. The panoramic roof section adds a touch of appeal to the overall look.
Restyling practically did not affect the changes in the cabin - all the attention of the engineers was directed to improving the trim, installing new panels and buttons. From the equipment Kaptur received a modernized steering wheel, gearbox selector, airflow deflector.
The Renault Captur was based on the platform of the Clio hatchback - the crossover took over a sufficient number of components and assemblies from the first model, in particular, the Clio engines were left for the basic version: this is a 0.9-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 90 hp. and a 1.2-liter with a capacity of 120 liters. with.
Renault Duster
The most popular Renault car is the all-wheel drive crossover Duster, which for the third year remains the sales leader among budget SUVs.
Despite the fact that the Duster has only front-wheel drive with a plug-in all-wheel drive in the base, there is not such a large number of options, the power and off-road performance of the SUV exceeds the parameters of many expensive SUVs.
There are four configuration options available for the Ukrainian market. Base version with 2WD drive, five-speed "mechanics" and 1.6-liter 115 hp engine. will cost $ 12,800, the top-end Life package will cost almost $ 19,000.
The second generation was first shown to the public in 2017 under the Dacia brand at the Frankfurt Motor Show. After restyling, the model practically did not change externally - these are familiar body shapes, the front bumper is left unchanged.
The only difference from the 2012 Duster is the LED optics and a different pattern on the grille.
A lot more changes await the driver in the cabin. This does not apply to additional control and comfort systems, but in terms of practicality, the Duster has become much more convenient.
The driver's seat and steering column received 5 settings, climate control moved closer to the driver and got new practical "twists". In the base, the crossover is equipped with a Start-Stop system, three-zone climate control, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control and a navigation system.
Renault Kadjar
Another popular crossover in the Ukrainian market is Renault Kadjar, the maximum cost of a complete set is $ 20,000. In 2018, the first generation facelift was presented in Paris. The package bundle has changed beyond recognition, and many began to say that the 2018 Qajar is a new concept.
The radiator grille was increased by 30%, the front bumper in the chrome edging looks aggressive and predatory, the increased ground clearance and additional rear bumper panels have transformed the overall look of the car - the Qajar looks stylish and quite aggressive.
The cabin has new seats with three settings, passive safety is increased by additional headrests and armrests, there are five airbags and belts for seven fixation points in the base. In terms of safety parameters, the crossover is significantly superior to the Duster.
But all external changes pale in front of the modernized power unit. Engineers revised the configuration engines, and since 2018 new units have been installed on the crossover: a turbocharged gasoline 1.3-liter unit, certified for Euro 6 standards with a capacity of 140 and 160 liters. with., and a diesel engine with a volume of 1.7 liters and a capacity of 149 liters. In the diesel configuration, the crossover has four-wheel drive.
Renault Koleos
It is the only model in Renault's crossover lineup that goes beyond the mid-range segment. Base cost - from $ 27,000. The SUV can have front or all-wheel drive ALL Mode 4x4i, which connects the second axle depending on the situation on the road.
A restyled version of the second generation is being sold on the Ukrainian market, the debut of which took place in 2016 at the Beijing Motor Show.
The update affected not only the filling of the power unit, but also all components and assemblies. The external forms of the K2 class SUV are fundamentally different from the first generation.
A proprietary radiator grill appeared in the configuration, the head optics has only LED blocks. The body of Koleos is significantly "inflated", streamlined shapes give the model massiveness and strength.
The salon uses only natural materials for upholstery. The set of equipment consists of a navigation system, a multifunctional control unit R-Link 2 and a multimedia complex. The database contains security systems: AEBS, control of "blind spots", sign recognition, etc.
The SUV has three options for the power unit: two gasoline units with a volume of 2 and 2.5 liters and a capacity of 144 and 170 liters. and one diesel engine with a capacity of 150 liters. with.
Conclusion
These were all the best-selling cars of the French manufacturer, which are the most popular in Ukraine. The rating did not include minivans, vans and minibuses - these models are leading in their segment and are already included in a different rating.
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