Russian media amounted to a list of the most anticipated automotive innovations of 2021. This time the compact SUV segment was taken into account.
As noted by the "car price", last year this car segment accounted for about 31% of all new SUV sold in the country. It is not surprising that it is in this market sector that the automakers will submit 9 new products at once, of which 5 models are completely new to Russia, 2 is the new generation of previously existing and 2 are models that have passed Restayl.
For example, the Chinese brand Chery is going to bring to Russia a compact crossover Tiggo 2 with the PROT prefix, which will be released in the 4th quarter of 2021. Tiggo 2 Pro is not even represented in the Chinese market. Actually, therefore there is no information about him. It is expected that the main changes between Tiggo 2 and Tiggo 2 Pro will be under the hood. So, in motion, the model will be brought by a 100-strong turbocharged motor, which will change the 1.5-liter unit for 106 hp. It is clear that the new engine will allow Tiggo 2 slightly faster to start overclocking. But formally, the crossover will become even less powerful than before. Especially in comparison with the Chinese version, which issued 116 hp At the same time, "mechanics" and variator will be used as a transmission. Classical automatic transmission from the line, apparently leaves.
Another compact crossover from Chery - Tiggo 4 Pro will come to shift Tiggo 4. Chinese Czery Tiggo 4 Pro crossover is created on the T1x modular platform. According to the dimensions, the novelty is similar to the old Tiggo 4. Externally Chery Tiggo 4 Pro differs only by the bumper. Moreover, the exterior may differ from the version for the domestic market.
The FTS says that the Russian version of the model will be driven by the former motor of 1.5 liters, the return of which will be 147 hp Power. A pair of aggregate will be a 6-speed robotic transmission with two clutches.
The Korean crossover Hyundai Creta next, the second generation will appear at the brand dealers in Russia in mid-2021. Its production will be again put on the Russian factory of the company in St. Petersburg. There is nothing known about the motor range, but the current generation of Kret is equipped in Russia, Gamma 1.6 D-CVVT engines, developing 123 hp, and NU 2.0 D-CVVT by 150 hp Motors work in combination with 6-speed gearboxes - both mechanical and automatic, to choose from.
The premiere of the updated Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross passed in October 2020, and by the summer 2021 cars should appear at dealers. The manufacturer calculates that the new model will compete with Nissan Qashqai. The car received youth dynamic design and, according to the manufacturer, will attract the attention of buyers of new generation machines. In the open space, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a 6-range automatic transmission will be justified. In the future, a model will be presented with a 2.2-liter engine and an 8-range automatic box.
Japanese Nissan is preparing to replenish the model range of the most compact crossover - Magnite, the image of which has already appeared in the database of Rospatent. It was designed on a modular platform Renault-Nissan CMF-A + especially for India. In this country, it is equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder atmospheric engine with a capacity of 70 liters. with., which works in combination with a 5-speed manual transmission. The top versions of the model are equipped with a 95-strong upgrade engine of the same volume acting with the variator. Drive - exclusively on the front wheels. About the motor range for Russia will be known closer to the start of sales at the end of 2021.
With restyling Opel Crossland X lost the letter "X" in the title, and the new front panel design suggests that Crossland "goes in the footsteps" of the newly represented new Mokka.
Opel Crossland received new front LED fog lights and slightly modified rear lights. Rearly rushed into the eyes added brilliant black area between the lanterns is an extra part of the black roof. According to the Opel press service, the alternative is also offered less contrasting color gamut.
In the interior, it is not necessary to expect major changes. The most remarkable update inside is a new rotary drive selection washer. The optional "IntelligRip" proposes to select Normal, Snow, MUD and SAND modes, and if desired, disable ESP.
At the beginning of 2021, the Renault Moscow Plant will begin production of the second-generation Duster crossover, and the first cars will arrive in the spring. It was the edition of Speedme.ru that the official date of the debut model learned for its readers - the presentation will occur on February 11, 2021. The model received a new appearance, including the front panel with clear lines, more embossed surfaces, a different radiator grille, as well as headlights with new LED DRL and more hollow windshield. Revised bumpers have retained the recognizable shape and selected in color to the enclosures of mirrors and rails with the DUSTER inscription. In addition, the crossover received powerful relief wheel arches, as well as additional extensions, side moldings with the inscription DUSTER and LED overall lights of a new design.
The Japanese Auto Gauge Subaru has updated the XV crossover, which will appear in the European markets in the first months of 2021. The start of sales in Russia is scheduled for April.
Significant changes occurred in the equipment of the model, while the appearance was almost never changed. The engine ruler also remained unchanged. Recall that in Russia to choose from buyers, modifications with a 1,6-liter opposite engine with a maximum power of 114 hp and a 2-liter motor with a return of 150 liters. from.
At the end of the year, a new compact Volkswagen crossover will appear on the Russian market, which in the model range of the brand is positioned as a more compact SUV than Tiguan. In the American market, the crossover is called TAOS, as for the version for Russia, its name, specifications, as well as the prices and the start date of sales will be announced later.
The novelty received all the modern Volkswagen technologies, including the fully digital instrument panel already in the database, as well as the MIB3 multimedia complex with a wireless application Connect and iq.drive.
Inside the German novelty is distinguished by modern design and premium fit and trim. Two-color seats are already included in the basic equipment of the model - whether it is a fabric or surface of leatherette and leather. Standard comfort and convenience functions include automatic headlights and the engine starting function from the buttons, tailless access of Kessy, along with the drivers seat with an electric drive, allowing to adjust the position in 8 positions, two-zone climatronic climate control, wipers with a rain sensor heated steering wheel from leatherette, heated steering wheels and ventilated front seats heated side mirrors and heated washer nozzles.