12 most reliable SUVs

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

It is customary in our country to call off-road cars or jeeps in our country. And if in Soviet times only the famous Niva and UAZ cars fell into this category, today the domestic market is flooded with imported “crooks”. Motorists appreciated the combination of comfort and cross-country ability, reliability and efficiency of the equipment. Potential buyers are offered both expensive cars and budget ones, with rich equipment and ascetic models. Therefore, there is a problem with the choice of an SUV. Our experts recommend paying attention to the following points.

Important nuances of choosing an SUV

Varieties. There are two types of cross-country vehicles in the car market.

1. Frame SUVs are distinguished by a reliable body structure. The role of the base is played by the frame, the body is mounted on top of it. Experts consider durability, even distribution of load when passing off-road sections to the advantages of such jeeps. The disadvantage is the heavy weight of the car.
2. Cars with a supporting structure are now dominating the domestic market. They are similar to conventional cars, only they have a higher ground clearance and an all-wheel drive transmission. The advantage of this type of SUV is its low weight. The experts consider the disadvantages of the body mobility when driving off-road.

Appointment auto. At the first stage, the potential buyer must define the range of tasks for the SUV. If a car is required to move a family to the village and back, then a light and roomy car with a monocoque body will do. But for hunters or fishermen who overcome bumps, mud and huge puddles, the best option would be to buy a frame SUV.

Gasoline or diesel. Jeeps are equipped with two types of power units.

1. Gasoline models are more adapted to Russian conditions. They are unpretentious in terms of fuel quality, but they often consume large quantities of gasoline.
2. The diesel engine is distinguished by excellent high-torque capability, allowing it to overcome difficult sections at low revs. In addition, diesel engines are economical in consumption. But the owner needs to monitor the quality of the fuel, and switch to winter diesel fuel at the end of autumn.

Equipment. Each motorist has his own set of equipment requirements. Some will be satisfied with the combination of all-wheel drive with a differential lock. For such ascetics, a standard car is suitable. Other drivers are used to driving comfortably and want to enjoy driving. Therefore, they have in their list of options adaptive cruise control, multi-zone climate control, multimedia system with navigation, leather trim, etc. For demanding motorists, a luxury SUV is suitable.

We have selected 12 of the most reliable SUVs for our review. These cars are sold on the Russian market, and domestic motorists have come to love them. When compiling the rating, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from jeep owners were taken into account.

Rating of the most reliable SUVs

Nomination	a place	Name of product	starting price
12 most reliable SUVs	1	Mercedes – Benz G-Class	RUB 9,210,000
	2	Lexus LX570	RUB 6,137,000
	3	Toyota Land Cruiser	RUB 4,875,000
	4	Cadillac Escalade	5,340,000 rubles.
	5	Toyota LC Prado	RUB 2,499,000
	6	Chevrolet Tahoe	RUB 4,515,000
	7	Jeep Grand Cherokee	RUB 2,724,000
	8	Nissan Pathfinder 3	–
	9	Toyota RAV4	RUB 1,300,000
	10	Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	RUB 1,870,000
	11	FORD EXPLORER	2,372,000 rubles.
	12	KIA Sportage	RUB 999,990

Mercedes – Benz G-Class

Rating: 5.0

Car enthusiasts all over the world are showing increased interest in the legendary SUV Mercedes – Benz G-Class. A German-made car has excellent cross-country ability and high reliability. The car demonstrates enviable endurance, which allows it to top our rating. Experts consider the power unit to be the strong point of Gelenvagen. Thanks to the perfect design of the motor, models of the 90s remain in service. The most recent version of the luxurious Gelik (2019) has already entered the Russian retail chain. Petrol twin-turbo engine with a capacity of 585 liters. from. accelerates the SUV to 100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds.

Car owners admire the indestructibility and cross-country ability of the German SUV. Only because of the high price, the dream of Gelenvagen remains unrealizable for many Russians.

Advantages

• powerful and durable engine;
• recognizable body;
• frame construction;
• high level of comfort.

disadvantages

• high price.

Lexus LX570

Rating: 4.9

The Japanese SUV Lexus LX570 in luxury is not much inferior to the legendary Gelenvagen. But the technical characteristics look somewhat more modest. For example, a 5.7-liter power unit produces only 367 liters. from. Therefore, acceleration to the coveted “hundred” is 7.7 s. The manufacturer has limited the maximum speed to 220 km / h. The experts especially noted the use of high-strength aluminum for the manufacture of the engine housing. It provides maximum reliability and durability to the vehicle. The SUV feels equally good in the city and off-road. He deservedly becomes the silver medalist of our rating.

Domestic motorists praise Lexus LX570 for comfort and safety. Of the shortcomings, they note the high consumption of gasoline (20-25 liters per 100 km of run).

Advantages

• wealth and comfort;
• reliable and durable engine;
• roomy trunk;
• air suspension.

disadvantages

• high fuel consumption.

Toyota Land Cruiser

Rating: 4.8

Another Japanese SUV Toyota Land Cruiser demonstrates enviable reliability. This car is not inferior in popularity to the winner of the rating, while many Russians have a chance to become the owner of this car (at least used). Buying a used Kruzak may be advisable if the previous owner performed timely maintenance. The manufacturer offers several good engines, in Russia the most popular is the “straight-through” diesel with a volume of 4.5 liters and a capacity of 249 liters. from. Experts explain the high cross-country ability of the car by a combination of independent suspension at the front and continuous axle at the rear.

The owners on the forums speak flatteringly about the beautiful design, high reliability and good cross-country ability of the SUV. But car maintenance seriously hits the owner's wallet.

Advantages

• beautiful appearance;
• reliable motor;
• roomy interior and trunk;
• good cross-country ability.

disadvantages

• expensive MOT.

Cadillac Escalade

Rating: 4.7

American SUV Cadillac Escalade is indestructible. No wonder this car has a permanent residence permit in the garage of US presidents. Even in the basic version, the model is very reliable, all units are made with a margin of safety, from the body to the wiring. If serviced in a timely manner, the car will serve the owner for many years. Therefore, ten-year-old Cadillacs, having significantly lost in price, remain efficient. Experts gave the American the fourth place in the rating for a low landing, because of which difficulties arise on the off-road.

Car owners praise the car for its spacious interior, soft suspension, and excellent transmission. Among the disadvantages is high fuel consumption.

Advantages

• spacious salon;
• rich equipment;
• soft suspension;
• excellent sound insulation.

disadvantages

• low landing;
• high fuel consumption.

Toyota LC Prado

Rating: 4.6

In the mid-budget segment of SUVs, the Japanese car Toyota LC Prado takes a worthy place. To achieve price attractiveness, the manufacturer offers a modest package and a line of less powerful motors. The maximum configuration is a gasoline engine (249 hp), paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. All units are simple and maintainable. Experts call the Toyota LC Prado a true no-nonsense workhorse.

Russian motorists appreciated the excellent cross-country ability and spacious interior, the reliability of all units and liquidity in the secondary market. The car could not rise higher in our rating due to the large number of thefts and uncomfortable seats.

Advantages

• excellent cross-country ability;
• spacious salon;
• high resource of all units;
• liquidity in the secondary market.

disadvantages

• a large number of thefts;
• uncomfortable seats.

Chevrolet Tahoe

Rating: 4.5

The American manufacturer has focused on maximum comfort with the development of the Tahoe SUV Chevrolet. The model came to the liking of the younger generation of motorists, which is why the fourth generation (2014) remains relevant today. The basic configuration includes leather interior trim, LED optics, three-zone climate control, a modern multimedia system and a number of other options. The powerful 8-cylinder engine (409 hp) handles any off-road without any problems. The automatic transmission is unpretentious.

Both experts and car owners note such qualities of an SUV as power, comfort, and maneuverability. The model could not bypass the leaders of the rating due to high fuel consumption, cheap squeaky plastic in the cabin.

Advantages

• high power;
• rich equipment;
• spacious salon;
• good cross-country ability.

disadvantages

• high fuel consumption;
• cheap plastic in the cabin.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Rating: 4.4

One of the most durable cars is the American SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to experts, domestic motorists underestimate the capabilities of the car. Potential buyers are scared off by expensive maintenance and a good “appetite” for the engine. Experts advise paying attention to high power, excellent cross-country ability and extraordinary endurance of the model. By the way, a large number of jeeps were equipped with reliable Mercedes diesel engines. The weak point in the car is the air suspension, which quickly fails in Russia.

The owners of “Cherkov” are satisfied with safety and comfort, cross-country ability and reliability. Of the minuses, there is a high fuel consumption and poor handling on the highway.

Advantages

• endurance;
• safety and comfort;
• excellent cross-country ability;
• graceful appearance.

disadvantages

• expensive maintenance;
• high fuel consumption.

Nissan Pathfinder 3

Rating: 4.3

The frame SUV Nissan Pathfinder 3. The manufacturer took into account all the shortcomings of older versions of the jeep, now the car has become reliable and unpretentious. The only condition for long-term operation is a timely visit to the workshop for maintenance. According to experts, the SUV deserves eighth place in our ranking.

Russian owners of Japanese vehicles note the reliability, cross-country ability and spaciousness of the car. They also refer to the pluses as brutal design and good dynamics. As for the shortcomings, the SUV loses value very quickly, the car interior looks poor, the head optics work ineffectively.

Advantages

• large trunk;
• affordable price;
• brutal design;
• profitability.

disadvantages

• poor road lighting;
• brake pads wear out quickly.

Toyota RAV4

Rating: 4.2

The bestseller in Russia is the budget SUV Toyota RAV4. Although this car was not created for the conquest of real off-road, but it feels great on rough terrain. Experts note the reliability of the car, which is explained by the high quality of all units. The machines are equipped with engines and transmissions tested over the years, and all new items are being adapted to the Russian market. The Japanese manufacturer has prepared the next version of the RAV4, which will appear in our country in the second half of 2019.

Car owners praise the car for its spacious interior, economical fuel consumption, and inexpensive maintenance. The low ground clearance, ineffective noise insulation and prolonged engine warm-up prevented the SUV from climbing higher in our rating.

Advantages

• reliability and efficiency;
• inexpensive service;
• modern design;
• comfortable seats.

disadvantages

• rigid suspension;
• low clearance.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Rating: 4.1

The combination of sporty looks and good cross-country ability allowed the off-road vehicle Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to win the hearts of Russian motorists. Despite the affordable price, the car has a high level of comfort, durability and unpretentiousness. The frame structure maintains the geometry of the body during off-road driving. Experts included the model in the TOP-10 of our rating for liquidity in the secondary market. Many cars are equipped with engines “millionaires”, so even a used jeep will serve for a long time with regular maintenance.

The car deserves praise from its owners for its good off-road ability, comfort, low fuel consumption. Among the shortcomings, one should single out a rigid suspension and a short-lived paintwork.

Advantages

• aggressive appearance;
• good cross-country ability;
• comfortable lounge;
• profitability.

disadvantages

• weak protection against corrosion;
• rigid suspension.

FORD EXPLORER

Rating: 4.0

The FORD EXPLORER model adequately competes with the off-road vehicles of other manufacturers in the Russian market. Domestic motorists appreciate the car for its reliability and affordable prices (for used cars). Experts note that even 10-year-old jeeps have a large service life. The updated version has already appeared on the Russian market in the spring of 2019, all its advantages have already been appreciated by young but wealthy owners. The basic configuration includes a leather interior, electric heated windshield, LED optics, a modern multimedia system with an 8-inch screen.

One drawback prevented the car from advancing in our rating. The steering rack often fails, this happens even during the warranty period. Experts advise to regularly check the integrity of the rubber boots.

Advantages

• good cross-country ability;
• roomy salon;
• economical engine;
• rich equipment.

disadvantages

• unreliable steering rack;
• weak dynamics.

KIA Sportage

Rating: 4.0

The universal qualities of the Korean car KIA Sportage have pleased many Russian car owners. The car is popular in different countries of the world due to its affordable price and good quality. The updated version has become even more comfortable and spacious, retaining the best features of its predecessors. At the same time, the SUV demonstrates enviable reliability, which has been confirmed by the German edition of Auto Bild. The owner of the car is only required not to forget about MOT, replacement of consumables. The manufacturer is also confident in the reliability of its car, so the guaranteed mileage is 150,000 km.

The model closes the rating of the most reliable SUVs. Users complain about disadvantages such as cheap plastic, large dead zones, and slow acceleration.

Advantages

• graceful appearance;
• affordable price;
• good equipment;
• long warranty period.

disadvantages

• weak dynamics;
• cheap interior trim.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.