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Minivans with all-wheel drive: models and their characteristics

A minivan is the ideal car for traveling long distances. If it is also all-wheel drive, then you can travel in it along quite difficult routes or on icy roads. Let's take a look at our website to see which all-wheel drive minivans are available today to connoisseurs of the 4x4 wheel arrangement.

UAZ-452

UAZ-452 is a legendary Soviet van that has been produced at the Ulyanovsk plant since 1965. Over 50 years, many modifications have appeared. Everyone knows the UAZ-452A ambulance vans or the UAZ-452D chassis (flatbed UAZ). Today, UAZ produces several main versions:

UAZ-39625 - a glazed van with 6 passenger seats, costs from 395 thousand;
UAZ-2206 - minibus for 8 and 9 passengers, from 560 thousand (or from 360 thousand under the recycling program and with a credit discount);
UAZ-3909 is a van with a double cabin, popularly known as a “farmer”.

Well, there are several more modifications with a wooden body and a single cab (UAZ-3303) and with a double cab and body (UAZ-39094).

All these cars come with rigidly connected all-wheel drive and a transfer case. They have proven their resistance to the harshest Siberian conditions and, for example, in Yakutia they are the main means of passenger transportation.

VAZ-2120

VAZ-2120 is an all-wheel drive minivan, known under the beautiful name “Nadezhda”. From 1998 to 2006, 8 thousand copies were produced. Unfortunately, production stopped there due to a serious lag in terms of price/quality. But, looking at the photos and reading about the technical characteristics, we understand that “Nadezhda” could have been justified:

4-door minivan with 7 seats;
four-wheel drive;
600 kilogram load capacity.

“Nadezhda” reached speeds of up to 140 km/h and consumed 10 liters in the combined cycle, which is not much for a car weighing 1400 kg or 2 tons when fully loaded. Due to the low level of sales at AvtoVAZ, a decision was made to stop production and all attention was paid to the development of the famous Russian SUV VAZ-2131 (five-door Niva).

An even worse fate awaited the all-wheel drive domestic minivan based on the UAZ-Patriot - UAZ-3165 "Simba" . It could become a full-fledged and more affordable replacement for many foreign analogues. It was assumed that the Simba would be designed for 7-8 passenger seats, and the model with an extended overhang would accommodate 13 passengers. However, only a few prototypes were produced and the project was closed, hopefully temporarily.

Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey - comes in both front- and all-wheel drive versions, designed for 6-7 passengers, 3 rows of seats. Produced in China and Japan, the main consumers are the Asian and North American markets.

As of 2013, the Odyssey was considered the most popular minivan in the United States.

There are several basic trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L (long wheelbase), Touring, Touring-Elite.

It is not officially sold in Russia, although you can find advertisements for the sale of Honda Odyssey without mileage. Interestingly, in the USA prices range from 28 to 44 thousand dollars, while in Russia and Ukraine a minivan costs an average of 50-60 USD.

Dodge Grand Caravan

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The Grand Caravan is another popular all-wheel drive family minivan from America. In 2011, Dodge underwent a significant facelift - the radiator grille became less sloping and more massive, and the suspension system was improved. A new 3.6-liter Pentastar engine is installed, which works in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

In Moscow, a Dodge Grand Caravan with a mileage of up to 50 thousand and manufactured in 2011-2013 will cost about 1.5-1.6 million rubles. The car will be worth the money, you just need to evaluate the interior. And if you remove the two rows of rear seats, the luggage compartment will be somewhat reminiscent of the luggage compartment of a transport aircraft.

The Grand Caravan is also available under other names: Plymouth Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country. In Europe, it is produced in Romania and sold under the name Lancia Voyager. A new minivan with a 3.6-liter engine will cost from 2.1 million rubles.

Mazda 5

Mazda 5 is a minivan with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It is available in a 5-seater version, although for an additional fee the car will be equipped with the mysterious Japanese “Karakuri” option, thanks to which you can increase the number of seats to seven by transforming the second row of seats.

The minivan earned 5 stars. The safety system is excellent: there are front and side airbags, blind spot monitoring systems, road markings, etc. Powerful engines accelerate the 1.5-ton minivan to hundreds in 10.2-12.4 seconds. Prices in Moscow car dealerships start from one million rubles.

Mercedes Viano

Mercedes Viano is a modernized version of the popular Mercedes Vito. Equipped with a 4Matic all-wheel drive system, there are also rear-wheel drive options. It was introduced in 2014 with a diesel engine. Designed for 8 seats, and it can be used as a full-fledged motor home, in which case we suggest paying attention to the camper version - Marco Polo, which has a lifting roof, rows of seats that transform into beds, and kitchen equipment.

Prices for V-Class Mercedes are quite high and start at 3.3 million. You can find offers for the sale of Mercedes Viano for 11-13 million rubles.

Nissan Quest

Nissan Quest is a minivan that is produced in the USA, so you can only buy it at auctions or import it from Japan or Korea. Nissan Quest was built on the basis of the American minivan Mercury Villager, the first presentation was held in Detroit back in 1992, and since then the car has survived 3 generations and has changed a lot for the better.

An updated version of the Nissan Quest III appeared in 2007. What appears before us is a modern minivan, but with a slight touch of conservatism. The driver has access to all safety systems, plus a lot of additional options - from a 7-inch navigation panel to parking sensors built into the rear and front bumpers.

Since this is a family car, it is equipped with a powerful 3.5 engine with 240 hp, and a 4-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. It seats seven people and comes with both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. It is not officially sold in Russia, but you can find advertisements where prices for new cars with minimal mileage range from 1.8 million rubles (built in 2013-2014).

Review of all-wheel drive minivans with high ground clearance

If you're looking for a vehicle that's ideal for large families and off-road driving, look no further than all-wheel drive, high ground clearance minivans. The list of such cars officially presented in Russia is not very large, so you may have to turn to foreign car auctions, which we previously wrote about on the site. You can also use Japan or any other country. Such pleasure will not be cheap, but after a while the purchase will fully justify itself.

Hyundai H-1 (Starex)

Hyundai H-1, which is presented today in the showrooms of official dealers, comes with rear-wheel drive. This is a representative of the second generation of this minivan. However, the first generation of the minibus, called Starex, was offered with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

In addition, both the second and first generations were distinguished by a fairly high ground clearance - 190 millimeters. This is quite enough for safe driving on curbs, as well as for driving on relatively light off-road conditions, such as on the beach or unpaved roads.

Hyundai H-1 Starex is available in several body styles:

4-door passenger minivan that can accommodate up to nine people, including the driver;
cargo-passenger version;
cargo double van with three doors and two seats.

The body length of this minivan is 5125 mm. It comes with automatic and manual transmission with 5 speed ranges. Over the entire existence of this minibus, it was equipped with a large number of power units.

Now it is sold with two types of engines:

2.5-liter diesel engine with 145 hp;
2.4-liter gasoline engine with 159 hp.

One of the modifications of the passenger minivan is called the Hyundai H-1 Grand Starex; it can comfortably accommodate up to 12 people.

The new Hyundai H-1 with rear-wheel drive will cost about 1.9-2.2 million rubles. If you only need an all-wheel drive option with high ground clearance, then you will have to look on ad sites where used cars are sold. In this case, a car manufactured in 2007 or later can cost from 500 thousand to a million rubles.

Honda Odyssey

The first generation of this minivan, which is available in both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions, appeared back in 1996. The car was designed specifically for the North American and Asian markets. Not officially sold in Russia.

This is an ideal car for a large family; it still enjoys well-deserved popularity and has reached its fourth generation. If you want to buy a Honda Odyssey in Russia, you will have to search on ad sites. These cars are especially popular in the Far East, as they were imported there in large quantities from South Korea and Japan. True, most cars are right-hand drive.

The price for a Honda Odyssey of earlier years of production starts from 500-600 thousand rubles. This will be a minivan imported from Asia, approximately 2004-2005. If your finances allow you to fork out for a brand new car, then in the USA for a 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey (5th generation) you will have to pay an amount from 29 to 45 thousand dollars.

In its most recent modification, Odysseus has the following characteristics:

5-door minivan with 7-8 seats;
body length will be 5154 mm;
ground clearance height - 155 millimeters;
3.5-liter diesel engine with 248 hp;
front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive;
Fuel consumption is about 11 liters in the combined cycle.

The car is equipped with an automatic transmission and has good dynamic characteristics. True, it is sad that you cannot purchase it in Russia from an official dealer; you will have to place an order, paying, in addition to the high cost, all the associated costs.

Toyota Sienna

Another all-wheel drive minivan aimed at the markets of the USA, Western Europe and East Asia. It is not officially represented in Russia. The car has been produced from 1997 to the present, while the first sample of the third generation was released in 2010, and in 2015 a significant facelift was carried out as part of the third generation.

It was the second generation Toyota Sienna that had the best characteristics for driving on bad roads:

5-door minivan with 8 seats;
ground clearance - 173.5 millimeters;
the most powerful 3.5-liter turbodiesel engines with 266 horsepower;
body length - 5080 or 5105 mm.

Since 2010, the characteristics have changed slightly: the ground clearance has been reduced to 157 mm, and the body has been shortened to 5080 mm. However, it is still a powerful minivan, suitable for comfortable trips with 7-8 people, including the driver.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to buy a new Sienna in Russia. In the USA, prices for it are comparable to prices for a Honda Odyssey, since these are cars of the same class - from 29 to 42 thousand dollars.

Dodge Grand Caravan

This minivan is also known under other names: Chrysler Town&Country, Plymouth Voyager, RAM C/V, Lancia Voyager. The model first debuted back in 1995. Since then, many modifications have been released both for the domestic American market and for Europe.

This is a 5-door minivan with 7 seats. The body length is 5070 mm. Ground clearance in different models ranges from 145-160 mm. The car is equipped with powerful diesel and gasoline engines.

The Dodge Grand Caravan IV is equipped with a powerful 3.8-liter diesel engine and the same gasoline engine running on A-87 gasoline (USA). It is capable of squeezing out 283 horsepower. A used Caravan from 2010-2012 in the USA will cost about 10-15 thousand dollars. In Russia it is 650-900 thousand rubles. New models will cost from 30 thousand dollars and above.

Among other all-wheel drive minivans with high ground clearance, you can pay attention to the following models:

Mazda5;
Volkswagen Multivan Panamericana - a cross-version of the popular California multivans, designed specifically for trips by noisy groups into nature;
Volkswagen Sharan 4Motion;
Kia Sedona.

High ground clearance or, in scientific terms, ground clearance is an undeniable advantage for a car, especially. This is a guarantee of calm driving on the highway, regardless of the traffic situation. What is snow to us, what is heat to us, what is torrential rain to us, if the belly of the car is high?

When reviewing the best models, we will focus on performance and brand recognition. Let's not forget about comfort and useful gadgets from manufacturers. We will focus on the generations 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years (if there is such information or significant differences). For convenience, we will divide the cars by body type.

High clearance sedans

Sedans with high ground clearance are popular in Russia, as are SUVs and crossovers. Thanks to their compactness and lower cost, they have occupied a well-defined market segment.

The basis of any taxi fleet. The clearance is ideal - 160 millimeters. The sedan gained its popularity both due to its attractive appearance and interior comfort. It also has low fuel consumption on a fairly powerful engine - with a 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter chamber, the cylinders produce up to 124 horsepower. The advantages are complemented by high safety indicators and balance between price and quality.

A rare bird in the urban segment. The sedan only drives, while most of its competitors have long since switched to 95 or 98. Yes, and it consumes a little on the highway. There are excellent options in both the secondary and new markets. But drivers and experts note the problem of a trunk that is too large. Although summer residents will really appreciate it.

Japanese quality with representative design. A riot of colors and unprecedented opportunities await its owner. A comfortable interior and proprietary solutions from Nissan are just a small part of the brand’s care for its customers. And the car delivers a hundred at the level of a sprinter - in 9 seconds with a manual transmission. And if you are lucky enough to become the owner of an automatic copy, then even faster.

SUVs

A car of this class is suitable for traveling outside the city on rural roads. And if you have all-wheel drive, you can also conquer sports highways and swamps. And ground clearance plays an important role here

The car is not only a high-clearance vehicle, but a welcome gift for a fan of the NBA team of the same name from Portland. The developers combined a powerful engine, all-wheel drive and 4x4 wheel arrangement. Everything here invites you to conquer the peaks. And we need to take advantage of this. Feel free to hit the road!

This car is rare in Russia, but we decided to include this SUV with a clearance of 160 mm. to the rating. The all-electric model also deserves special attention. The latter has a 201 horsepower engine, which allows you to travel 239 miles on a single charge. Charging time from a home power supply is 2.5 days, and at a special station - in just an hour. The hybrid version includes a 104-horsepower engine. The combined effort allows for a range of 560 miles, and overall fuel economy is about 26 miles.

Crossovers with high ground clearance

They are an order of magnitude higher than SUVs, although many car portals do not distinguish between these classes. They are characterized by a 4x4 wheel formula, high ground clearance and powerful all-wheel drive. A good crossover can even get a truck out of trouble. Here is just one shot of the incident in Voronezh, where a Russian driver came to the aid of a Polish truck driver.

It's time to reveal the best among the high clearance category.

This is not the first time this model has been included in our ratings. Even electricians will like the high clearance, because it is equal to 220, just not volts, but millimeters. It rides smoothly without creating discomfort for passengers - it has excellent sound insulation. Both men and women will feel great behind the wheel.

Another popular option. It has wheel clearance of almost 20 centimeters. You can drive it over rough terrain without any extra effort. In addition, the cabin is spacious enough for both people and things.

Ideal for difficult terrain. A ground clearance of 20 centimeters will also improve the car's performance. In general, the crossover was created for only one purpose - to explore the outside world. The name speaks eloquently about this - the crossover issues a passport to unforgettable adventures!

Station wagons with high ground clearance

Opel Zafira. She was included in the rating as a hero of the day. For 20 years, this car has been delighting fans with its excellent driving characteristics. The advantage of this station wagon, or as the manufacturer positions the car, a compact van, is that it can accommodate seven people at once, and not five, as readers are used to.
Volvo XC70. Also pleases with character. The powerful turbodiesel engine significantly improved cross-country ability and accelerated the pace of sales. The car is economical, consumes little fuel and offers modern, inexpensive comfort and safety options.
Porsche Panamera 4 E-hybrid is a hybrid version of the popular station wagon. Along with the traditional internal combustion engine, there is also an electric one, which can travel 40 kilometers. The car is environmentally friendly - carbon dioxide emissions do not exceed 64 grams per kilometer.

Minivans

This class is still exotic for Russia, but many models have already found their consumers. The Renault Espace is proof of this. Although its figure is very modest - 120 millimeters, it is chosen for its comfortable interior. In general, the French carefully take care of their clients, constantly improving their branded solutions.

Hatchbacks

This is where the Suzuki SX4 comes to the fore. Buyers are attracted by the relatively low price - within one and a half million rubles for the restyling of the second generation of the GLX configuration. At least 33 options are available to the driver, led by a gasoline engine in the range of 117-140 horses and

Small cars with high ground clearance

Unfortunately, new cars are no longer made under this nickname, but they do not lose their luster. They were produced for only 3 years, but they became a standard and an example of how you can combine an environmentally friendly engine and high ground clearance. The result is that the car will pass where the analogue gets stuck.

Another dead legend. The wealth of trim levels is replete with functional differences. There are already airbags and an ABS system. Everything here is aimed at comfort.

All-wheel drive minivans with high ground clearance offered by automakers are often the main opportunity for the highest quality family trips while providing a high level of comfort. The large internal space available in these cars provides passengers with comfort combined with an excellent atmosphere, and the excellent technical base of these cars makes it easy to travel on almost any road.

In the domestic space, the segment of all-wheel drive minivans is not very developed, so we will consider minibuses with high ground clearance and all-wheel drive, which can be purchased from the USA with subsequent delivery to Russia, or can be purchased on the secondary Russian market. True, given the characteristics of the cars in question, their range will not please you with excessive diversity.

Toyota Alphard is the only minivan in the new car segment

This minibus has recently been introduced on the world stage and is the only official offer on the Russian market in the class of cars under consideration with all-wheel drive. This is a truly great car, based on the automaker's advanced developments.

When creating the Toyota Alphard, technologies were used that had already been tested in SUVs, which was reflected in the characteristics of this minivan:

no alternative petrol 3.5-liter engine;
standard all-wheel drive, already available as standard;
exclusively six-speed automatic;
high ground clearance combined with large wheels, which emphasizes certain off-road qualities of the model.

It is worth noting that it is the Alphard all-wheel drive minivans with high ground clearance that have remained virtually unnoticed by domestic car enthusiasts on the Russian market. Perhaps this is due to the somewhat strange pricing policy of the automaker, since the base price of the model of 3 million rubles is comparable to the cost of some cars in the premium segment.

Honda Odyssey - beloved in the world, but unavailable in Russia

The excellent and revered minivan by car enthusiasts around the world, the Honda Odyssey, never entered the Russian market. It can be purchased in American or European dealerships, but the need to transport a new car and customs clearance makes the feasibility of such a purchase very doubtful.

Among the features of this all-wheel drive minivan are the following:

engines with excellent characteristics and time-tested;
excellent cross-country ability, formed by a good all-wheel drive transmission;
high-tech gearboxes;
thoughtful body dimensions and parameters.

If you want to purchase an all-wheel drive minivan on the secondary market, the Honda Odyssey may be one of the best options. The main thing is to choose the necessary equipment and an acceptable year of manufacture for yourself. For a 2000 car you will have to pay about 500 thousand rubles, and a 2005 car is already estimated at around 800 thousand. Fresh models can only be imported from the USA or Japan, and this is a very expensive pleasure.

Toyota Sienna – an offer only for American car enthusiasts

For the American market, the Japanese automaker Toyota produces excellent alternative minibuses that cannot be purchased in other countries. That is why many domestic connoisseurs of reliable and comfortable cars have to purchase cars in the USA to experience all the charm of special American developments.

Sales of the Toyota Sienna on the Russian market were not started due to the rather high cost of the minivan, which is characterized by the following advantageous features:

a huge range of branded Toyota engines with a volume of 2.7-3.5 liters;
availability of variations with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive;
excellent automatic transmissions;
the presence of excellent space in the cabin to fully accommodate seven passengers.

The above aspects have given the Toyota Sienna a high level of popularity among American car enthusiasts. On the Russian secondary market, these minivans are presented in a wide variety. A 2005 car is estimated at 650-850 thousand rubles, and for a 2011 model you will have to pay more than a million.

Hyundai Starex H-1 - an affordable alternative

The Korean minivan with all-wheel drive Hyundai Starex H-1 can also be considered as an excellent family car. This model was sold in the American and Korean markets, while some of the cars also ended up in Russia. If you want to buy this car, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

It is recommended to buy cars from 2001, since earlier versions were characterized by special “diseases”;
you need to carefully check the all-wheel drive;
the power units of the model are quite reliable, however, the presence of a mileage of 400 thousand will hint at the need to quickly replace the engine;
Since 2010, the model has received an updated appearance and more comfortable characteristics.

On the secondary market, a 2001 Hyundai Starex H-1 can be purchased for half a million rubles, and the price of a 2007 car is about 700 thousand. The current generation of the model costs much more.

Conclusion

On the Russian market, it is quite possible to purchase good all-wheel drive minivans with high ground clearance, since the range of them offered is quite extensive. In addition to the options discussed above, you can also pay attention to the beautiful Dodge Caravan or the legendary Volkswagen Multivan. All that remains is to decide on a specific model based on your own preferences and available financial capabilities, as a result of which you will be able to become the owner of an excellent minivan with an all-wheel drive transmission and high ground clearance for comfortable family trips.

A car that can carry 5-9 passengers, large cargo, provide sufficient maneuverability on our roads... All these criteria are largely met by all-wheel drive minivans with high ground clearance. Having small dimensions, they are distinguished by a large usable volume and the ability to easily transform the interior, which attracts the attention of various consumer groups to them.
The demand for them is constant and quite high. Many automakers have cars of this class in their lineup. They have been largely replaced by crossovers, which have borrowed many of the features of minivans. However, minivans are still in demand, and therefore profitable for production.
Very few minivans are produced or officially sold by foreign companies on the domestic market. And a minivan with high ground clearance is an even rarer bird among them. The entire demand is practically satisfied by cars imported from abroad from the secondary market.

The advantages of using minivans include:

An all-wheel drive minivan with high ground clearance is a vehicle for recreation for the whole family, for fishing and hunting, for travel, it is a real home on wheels.

large capacity – the number of seats can reach 9;
ease of operation - for all its spaciousness, this is a passenger car;
versatility - suitable for large families, companies, and travel;
transformability – it is possible to quickly change the internal space depending on the current situation (transportation of goods, organization of sleeping places);
the high position of the driver and passenger seats increases visibility.

If the minivan has all-wheel drive and high ground clearance, then cross-country ability is added to its advantages. It can’t outrun a full-fledged SUV, but it will be quite capable of coping with most of the obstacles encountered on our roads.
High ground clearance and a high location of the car's center of gravity also gives a negative factor - lower vehicle controllability. You should not sharply take turns on it at high speeds to avoid capsizing. In fact, this is the only disadvantage, which, with proper organization of vehicle safety and proper driving, is reduced to a minimum.

Who is a minivan suitable for?

Considering various options for the layout and “stuffing” of minivans, we can divide the groups of potential users into the following:

Families. It could be just a large family, or it could be a small but active family that often goes out into nature or to the countryside. The car must carry not only passengers, but also have a fairly spacious cargo compartment and good cross-country ability. This kind of user most often chooses an economical minivan with high ground clearance.
Fishermen and hunters. Such categories of people often take with them a lot of gear and equipment. At the same time, they try to get as close as possible to the place of fishing or hunting, overcoming roads with or without various surfaces. For them, space to accommodate all the cargo and maneuverability are important.
Travelers. They will appreciate the internal volume of the car when organizing sleeping places and placing all the necessary things for the trip. Cross-country ability also matters – you never know where it will take you.

Let's take a closer look at which minivans have a fairly high ground clearance.

Toyota Alphard minivan with high ground clearance

The car began to be produced relatively recently and has incorporated many developments tested on other SUVs. As a result, Toyota engineers received a reliable car with excellent driving characteristics. It is positioned as a top-class minivan, which explains its rather high price. It is equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Ground clearance 168 mm. Engine capacity 2.4, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 liters depending on generation. Has 6 seats and 5 doors. Currently no longer produced.

Toyota Sienna minivan with high ground clearance

Another Japanese representative. It has been produced since 1997 and has already had three generations. The production continues to this day. Has 5 doors and 7 seats. Ground clearance 168 mm. The transmission is only automatic. It is equipped with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The engines that are installed on it are also found on top models, which indicates high reliability, and also that the cost of such a car cannot be low.

Hyundai Starex H-1

Minivan Hyundai-Starex H-1 with high ground clearance

A worthy, inexpensive alternative to Japanese cars. Popularity in the American market may indicate high quality. Produced since 1996. However, it is believed that you should not purchase cars manufactured earlier than 2001 due to their shortcomings. Has 4 doors and 9 seats. Ground clearance 190 mm. Plug-in all-wheel drive. It can be equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine can be either diesel – 2.5 liters or petrol – 2.4 liters.

Minivan Volkswagen Multivan with high ground clearance

Full-size, multifunctional minivan. It is equipped with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive - 4Motion. The transmission can be either a 5-6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic. Number of doors – 4, seats – 7. Ground clearance is 186 cm. It is particularly comfortable and richly equipped. In 2011 it was recognized as the best car in its class.

Lada largus cross

Multivan Lada largus cross with high ground clearance

For driving on city roads, a compact minivan with high ground clearance, such as the Lada Largus Cross, is suitable. There is a choice of configurations with 5 or 7 seater seats, high ground clearance of 170mm, car dimensions Length 4470, Width 1750, Height 1636. Under the hood is a 102 horsepower engine. The 7-seater version of the car has a trunk volume of 135 liters and a 5-seater version has 560 liters, but if you fold the seats of the 2nd and 3rd rows, you get an impressive volume of 2350 liters. It allows you to move comfortably in traffic and park perfectly anywhere. In such a car you can carry your kids, go to the store, and buy everything you need, without worrying about comfort and lack of space for luggage. Driving on narrow one-way streets will be especially advantageous.

Minivan Volkswagen Touran with high ground clearance

Well, for a traveler, especially over long distances, not only comfort is important, but also the opportunity to stay in the black after the vacation. The solution would be an economical minivan with high ground clearance. Its dimensions are in the medium range. This car is equipped with several versions of engines, both gasoline and diesel. The most economical 110 hp. has 6.9 in the city, 4.7 highway and 5.5 in the combined cycle, it is a gasoline engine with a manual transmission of 1.2 liters, but a diesel engine has a consumption of 5.4, 4, 4.5 liters per hundred kilometers and a volume of 1.6 liters with a manual transmission. Dimensions 4523 mm length, 1829 width and 1659 height, ground clearance 156 mm.

A compact minivan with high ground clearance is unlikely to lose its relevance in the near future. Despite the great popularity of crossovers, they cannot fully replace them. First of all, this is due to the internal organization of space - the presence of “full” 7 or more seats and their easy dismantling.
There is a need for such machines and this is obvious to everyone. They will be of particular interest in the budget sector of the market, as it is the most accessible in our country.