15 most anticipated car devices in Russia in 2013

Next year promises to be rich in novelties: in showrooms will be not only the updated version is already favorite models, but also a completely new machine. Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the most anticipated of them - it included 15 vehicles, which should be in Russia next year's events.

It is believed that the best time to buy a new car is winter. In the period from December to March, auto dealers conduct clearance sale, where you can buy a car at a discount. True, the new machine will be from last year's lineup.

Some, it does not bother, while others, on the contrary, wait for the start of the calendar year, when the interiors appear long-awaited news. The future, 2013 promises to be rich in them: this is primarily interested in themselves automakers. September 10th Automobile Manufacturers Committee of the European Business Association issued a press release in which the expected growth of the Russian automotive market in January-August 2012 was estimated at 14%. And in 2013, according to experts, the sale will only continue to increase.

Russian showrooms next year replenished as the updated versions of already beloved Russians models and absolute novelty. And recharge can be expected everywhere in the compact class small cars, crossovers and SUVs, budget and not very sedans and even hybrid cars, which are increasingly entering the Russian market. However, while the list of the most popular among Russians in the lead car models produced domestically. During the eight months of 2012, the best-selling in Russia was the Lada Kalina. And by mid-2013 at dealerships will be an updated version of the flagship AvtoVAZ - Lada Kalina II. Also in Top-25 best-selling car brands in Russia were Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Opel, Suzuki and Honda, each of which will start selling new car models next year. The first new products in 2013 will start to appear in dealer showrooms in a couple of months.

Ford Mondeo 2013

Price: to be announced

Home sales: early 2013

Even before the start of the Paris Motor Show Ford has published images of the European version of the new generation Mondeo and some technical information about the model. In Europe and Russia, the novelty will be available in three body styles - sedan, hatchback and wagon, and receive several kinds of engines. As an additional option Mondeo will be equipped with a panoramic glass roof.

Honda Accord 2013

Price: to be announced

Home sales: 2013

In the US, sales of the ninth generation of Japanese sedan Honda Accord starts on September 19 and in the Russian and European markets, the model will appear only next year. Ethnicity European version of the Accord, according to the shown on the Moscow motor show drawings, identical to the US. As for the technical characteristics of new items, they are not yet known.

Nissan Pathfinder 2013

Price: to be announced

Home sales: early 2013

Sales of the new generation Nissan Pathfinder will start from the markets of North America, where the SUV will be available this fall. Until Russia novelty will get at the beginning of next year. It is already known that Nissan Pathfinder lost frame structure migrated, thus in the class of crossovers. But the engineers were able to 30% lower fuel consumption compared to the previous version.

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Price: to be announced

Home sales: mid-2013

The hybrid version of the versatile Volvo V60, presented to the public at the recent Moscow Motor Show in mid-2013 will be available in Russia. The technology, which the owner will be able to recharge from household electrical outlet, is equipped with an automatic transmission, as well as the power plant, consisting of a diesel engine, an electric motor and a set of lithium-ion batteries.

Volkswagen Beetle New

Price: to be announced

Home sales: 2013

The new generation of the legendary "Beetle" will be on sale in Russia next year. Buyers can choose between several types of engines, as well as manual or robotic gearbox. Inside, Beetle New comfortably accommodate four adult passengers and the car itself is easy to find a parking space, even on crowded streets.

Nissan Almera New

Price: not specified

Home sales: early 2013

The world premiere of the budget sedan from the Japanese manufacturer was held at the Moscow Motor Show. Nissan Almera New designed specifically for the Russian market and is quite able to claim the title of "people's" car. The novelty will be released at the plant in Togliatti, and the price for it will be announced closer to the start of sales.

Lada Kalina II

Price: to be announced

Home sales: mid-2013

Restyled Lada Kalina II, which was presented as part of the MIAS-2012 will reach consumers by mid-2013. The AvtoVAZ hopes that the new generation of "Kalina" will interest young people and women. Involve them in planning a variety of options, the most important of which will be the automatic transmission.

Opel Adam

Price: to be announced

Home sales: second quarter of 2013

World premiere of a compact hatchback Opel Adam will be held in late September at the Paris Motor Show, but now we know that next year, the new product will be sold in Russia. "Adam" will be equipped with three types of gasoline engines of 1, 2, and 1, 4 liters, and start-stop system. It is expected that the "baby" of Opel could compete with models such as the Fiat 500 and Audi A1.

MINI Paceman

Price: to be announced

Home sales: 2013

Another crossover from MINI goes on sale in Russia in 2013. This optimistic forecast was made by Kai Zegler - Senior Vice President, Business Operations Coordination and Brand Management MINI. Sports Countryman crossover built on the platform and is expected to be completed with petrol and diesel engines of 110 to 181 liters. from.

Chevrolet Trailblazer

Price: about 1.5 million rubles

Home sales: March 2013

The new generation of Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV goes on sale in Russia in the spring of next year. The model, which has a frame structure, in the first place will be interesting for fans of off-road driving. Trailblazer will be offered to customers with 2, 8-liter diesel and 3, 6-liter petrol engines, as well as with an automatic transmission.

Infiniti JX

Price: to be announced

Start of sales: the first quarter of 2013

JX SUV goes on sale in Russia in the first half of next year. World premiere of new items was held last year in the US and European - at the recent Moscow Motor Show. The seven-seater four-wheel drive vehicle will be equipped with a motor V6 of 3, 5 liters and 265 liters. from.

Chevrolet Cobalt

Price: not specified

Start of sales: the first quarter of 2013

Sales of another new budget sedan will begin in Russia in early 2013. We are talking about the Chevrolet Cobalt, the European which premiered at the 2012 MIAS. For more information on the equipment and prices promise a sound closer to the start of sales, as long as we know what to collect for the Russian version will be on the General Motors plant in Uzbekistan.

Suzuki Grand Vitara New

Price: 899 000 Rubles

Home sales: began accepting applications At the last Moscow Motor Show European presentation of the updated version of Suzuki Grand Vitara, and at the same time I started receiving applications for the novelty. Purchase crossover in Russia can be one of three types of gasoline engines in volume from 1 6 to 2 4L, as well as with manual or automatic transmission.

Ford Kuga New

Price: to be announced

Start of sales: the first half of 2013

The second generation of the crossover Ford Kuga, which is already sold in the US and Europe, in Russia so far only been presented to the public. In addition, it was reported that at the start of sales of the Russians offered a novelty with two types of engines: 1, 6-liter petrol turbo EcoBoost and diesel 2-liter TDCi. The crossover will be produced at the Sollers plant in Yelabuga, and before he gets customers in the first half of 2013.

the SUV Luxgen 7

Price: from 1, 2 million rubles

Start of sales: the first quarter of 2013

The first of the Taiwanese brand Luxgen cars on the domestic market will Luxgen 7 crossover SUV. The starting price of new items significantly higher than the cost of parquet SUV from Nissan, Toyota and even a Volkswagen, but the truth, for the money already in the basic version, the Taiwanese manufacturer promises to offer an expanded package of options.