Working in a taxi for the car - and the verdict, and the test, because it is one of the few activities where cars truly work for wear. As a rule, there are certain requirements for such cars, it must be reliable and easy to maintain.
There are certain requirements and to the "structure" of such a car - at least a very roomy trunk is needed. Something like Renault Logan, which the editorial office of the Tarantas News site brought out its rating of models suitable for a taxi.
Chevrolet Cobalt.
In the first place here was Chevrolet Cobalt, which is known for us more under the Ravon brand. For minuses, it seems not the best quality of the cabin plastic technically, this car is extremely reliable and hardy.
Under the hood - the engine is 106 hp, working in a pair with a 5-speed "mechanics" or "machine" on 6 steps. Such versions consume 8.4 liters, respectively and 10 liters of fuel per 100 km of way. Trunk - 563 liters.
The price tag on the basic version of LS MT starts from 779,900 rubles. For this money, you can get steel 14-inch discs, a regular audio system, as well as rear-view mirrors with electric and heating. In the top LTZ AT with a price tag from 899,990 rubles 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, rear power windows
Lifan Solano II.
This Chinese sedan is not so often seen, causing a taxi, but now the manufacturer offers great discounts, so this car can be a good acquisition from the point of view of payback rate when working in a taxi.
Under the hood - "Atmospheric" per 100 and 125 hp, working with "mechanics" and a variator (for a more powerful engine). According to documents, the average fuel consumption in these versions of Solano is equal to 6.5 liters and 7 liters, respectively. Trunk - Already 650 liters.
In the basic configuration of Comfort 1.5 MT, this sedan is from 709,900 rubles, although, taking into account all the shares, you can lower the price tag to 553,602 rubles. The top version of Luxury 1.8 CVT is already 839,900, but then the price tag can be lowered to 681,002 rubles.
Lada Granta.
It is clear that Grant is one of the most affordable cars in the market, while it is not inferior to other representatives of this rating. Unambiguous plus - affordable and inexpensive repairs, if necessary.
Under the hood - 1.6-liter engines on 87 hp (8-valve) and 98 and 106 hp (16-valve), working in a pair with MCPP or a 4-speed "machine". Consumption for "weaving", respectively, from 8.7 to 9.9 liters. The trunk is 520 liters, but with folded rear seats, it turns out at once 815 hp
In the basic version of the "grant" is available at a price of 499,900 rubles, which is inexpensive, but also to boast difficult equipment. But the most expensive version of Luxe is already from 692,800 rubles, and will be cooled - 15-inch alloy wheels, electric windows, front glass heating and mirrors are available,