Life in the countryside has its own characteristics, one of which is bad roads. In spring and autumn, drivers have to deal with muddy roads, in winter with snow drifts. Therefore, a car for rural areas should be chosen taking into account the condition of the roads and what tasks it should solve.
Russian car or foreign car?
Many townspeople prefer to choose foreign cars, and this is understandable - as a rule, foreign cars are more comfortable and are of high quality. But foreign cars have one significant drawback - they need professional service.
In the city, there are no difficulties with repairs, you can always find a suitable service station. But in the village, any breakdown of a foreign car becomes a serious problem. It should also be borne in mind that the maintenance of a foreign car and its maintenance in the service are much more expensive than repairing a domestic car. Rural wages are lower than urban wages, so this moment should be taken into account.
That is why it is preferable for a villager to opt for the products of the domestic auto industry. Spare parts for Russian cars are quite cheap and are sold in almost any auto parts store. Most types of repairs can be performed independently without resorting to the services of service center specialists.
Choosing a car model
Considering the poor quality of rural roads, an SUV is the best choice. The number of options here is not so great, among the main contenders are such cars as VAZ-2121 Niva, Chevrolet Niva, UAZ Hunter, UAZ Patriot and UAZ pickup. Thus, a choice has to be made between two manufacturers - VAZ and UAZ.
The line of cars of both manufacturers includes both well-known models - VAZ-2121 and UAZ Hunter, and relatively new ones - Chevrolet Niva, UAZ Patriot and UAZ pickup. The former are distinguished by a lower price, the latter by a different body design and an increased level of comfort.
In terms of reliability, the models do not have significant differences. All have excellent cross-country ability, while the cross-country ability of UAZ vehicles is higher than that of VAZ. But UAZ also has a higher fuel consumption. Its dimensions are larger, in comparison with it "Niva" is more compact and maneuverable.
UAZ pickup truck is perfect for farmers and all those who have to transport various goods quite often. "Niva" in this respect loses to all UAZ models, its trunk is rather small. Nevertheless, with the rear seats folded in the "Niva", you can even carry a refrigerator or other bulky goods.
In terms of cross-country ability, the UAZ and Niva of both models are unmatched among the products of the Russian automotive industry. Moreover, they often have to pull out of the mud and snow even crossovers from well-known Western manufacturers. Unlike many of these cars, UAZ and Niva are real off-road vehicles with a center differential lock and a reduction gear range.
Thus, if you want to feel confident on any off-road and not spend money on expensive repairs in a car service, choose UAZ or Niva of any model you like. These are reliable, practical cars that have won the hearts of many Russian motorists.
