There is a huge number of very popular minibuses all over the world that are being promoted in the Russian market. So far, the popularity of these cars is rather controversial in our country, but their number is constantly increasing. This will be another confirmation that the Russian automotive market adjusts to global trends. Family minibuses are difficult to list and describe in one publication, so we will only give a brief description of the offers on the market. We can safely say that for the Russian buyer, such family cars became a reality only after significant changes in the road infrastructure. By too bad roads These cars are hard to drive.

Today European, Japanese and even domestic producers are seriously changing their development strategies, taking into account the popularity of large capacity transport. So family minibuses are getting some development. We will review the most popular offers that can be called the most successful in the segment, evaluate the cars based on the feedback from the owners, and also compare some specifications and potential market value. Such a review will be of interest to those who are going to buy a car in this class.

Renault Trafic - aka Opel Vivaro and Nissan Primastar

Renault Corporation together with General Motors and its eternal partner Nissan has developed an incredibly successful van, which has become one of the best-selling in the world. Renault Trafic offers excellent visual features, significantly improves the quality of car operation, reduces fuel costs, as it offers diesel power plant. This machine is completely suitable for Russian conditions operation and fully justifies its considerable cost. The main advantages of Trafic are as follows:

• the diesel engine has a volume of 2 liters and 114 horsepower, comes with a 6-speed manual transmission;
• the gasoline unit is also 2-liter, produces 116 horses and is aggregated by the same box in 6 steps;
• vehicle equipment is sufficient for comfortable operation but you can't call her rich;
• nine passenger seats allow you to put a huge family and go on any trip;
• a car in a new generation is not yet delivered to Russia, you can buy a used car on the used market good version for 800-900 thousand rubles.

Opel Vivaro also stopped deliveries to Russia in 2014, the corporation decided to stop producing this model. Nissan Primastar is produced only for the domestic market and was leaked for export only in individual copies. But Renault does not intend to leave this model and has already prepared an update with a beautiful appearance and excellent performance. According to experts, the cost of a new Trafic in case of hitting Russian market will be about 1,800,000 rubles. According to the reviews of the owners of the first generations of the minibus, everything in this car is in its place, the car is perfectly operated in our country.

Toyota Hiace - beautiful Japanese hard worker

The main area of ​​use for Hiace is business. Many corporations buy this car to organize transfers to hotels of VIPs and transportation of delegations between branches. Such goals Toyota Hiace performs the highest quality and does not fail in reliability. In Russia, there are a lot of representatives of this model, since the car has clear benefits in all cases of use:

• a well-equipped salon with 12 seats pleasantly surprises with its decoration and practical design;
• an excellent 2.7-liter gasoline engine produces 156 horses and is the most popular for the model;
• a 3-liter diesel unit is capable of delivering 136 horses, like the gasoline version, it is equipped with a 5-speed manual;
• the drive of the car is rear, this significantly changes the behavior and increases the cross-country ability of the car in a laden state;
• for Russian operating conditions, this is one of the best and most enduring minibuses.

Judging by the reviews of the owners, you can operate Toyota Hiace in absolutely any conditions, the car may well transport a large family on vacation to Europe or go on an excursion to Kamchatka. The highest reliability is the main advantage of the car, which turned out to be one of the most impressive developments from Toyota for a large number of people. The car in the cabin costs 2.2 million, but in the secondary market you can find offers from 1 to 1.4 million in good condition.

Volkswagen Multivan - a chic offer from the Germans

Another representative of the elite segment of cars for big family is the new generation Volkswagen Multivan. This is a wonderful minibus that offers excellent comfort and excellent interior organization. The car is able to surprise with the qualities of its trip and offer the most profitable operating opportunities. Vehicle throughout Russia without any restrictions. The main benefits of buying a Multivan are as follows:

• a huge range of engines that have evolved along with the growing popularity of the car;
• incredible technology for high cross and excellent directional stability;
• the richest offers in terms of travel safety for each passenger of the minibus;
• excellent set, rich equipment cabin for lack of boredom on every trip;
• reliability and confidence in operation even in the most difficult conditions and unpredictable weather.

The Germans provided not just confidence, but an incredible feeling from the trip. The car holds the road so well and handles so well that sometimes the line is blurred. safe speed. The maneuverability of a large minibus simply goes beyond the accepted perception. You can buy a Multivan from 2,000,000 rubles, in the secondary market you can find quite acceptable car options from 900,000 to 1.5 million. The cost of this model strongly depends on the chosen configuration.

Mercedes-Benz Vito - an amazing and already legendary minibus

Vito has a fairly long history. This car appeared at the end of the last decade of the last century, but then it did not shine with quality and reliability. Today it is one of the most interesting representatives segment, which will help to gain independence in operation. The company offers a huge number of complete sets and variants of the car, it surprises with its production quality. The main features of the Mercedes Vito are as follows:

• full 9 seats, as well as the availability of versions with a large number of passengers for comfortable transportation;
• excellent appearance, which grew along with ideas about the quality design of a family car;
• great comfort for every passenger and a great customizable driver's seat;
• high quality each node and unit, great choice engines for every taste;
• ideal suspension and control settings, the highest reliability of all units in the vehicle.

you can find interesting features car for your operation, if you spend a certain time with this car. At first, the minibus seems to be quite an ordinary representative of the segment, but after a month of use, you will be able to notice certain advantages of this car. The cost of the car in the passenger version of Viano is from 2.7 million, in the secondary Vito market in good condition can be bought for 1.2-1.5 million rubles.

Hyundai H1 - Korean representative of minibuses for families

One of the most accessible, but far from the most unworthy representatives of the segment family cars- this is Korean Hyundai H1. A large and roomy minibus can take a large family to the airport, accommodating all suitcases and bags, as well as providing each passenger with a comfortable seat. This is a car that surprises with many of its qualities:

• 8 wonderful comfortable seats and a well-equipped driver's seat with the maximum range of settings;
• two diesel unit, both have a volume of 2.5 liters and have a capacity of 116 and 170 horsepower;
• a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with 173 horses is the most popular in our country;
• gearboxes for each engine have their own design, there are both mechanical and automatic representatives;
• excellent interior conducive to long comfortable trips and excellent operating possibilities.

Of course, Hyundai is not one of the most technologically advanced and incredible transport options with huge potential. This is the most simple and strict car without any excessive frills in the configuration. Judging by the reviews, the model is quite hardy, high-quality and quite democratic in maintenance. You can buy a car in the salon for 1.7 million, while H1 is sold on the secondary market for 800-900 thousand rubles. We offer to see comparative review VW Caravelle and Hyundai H1:

Summing up

High-quality cars from Europe, Japan and Korea are able to surprise with their operating features and please highest reliability. Most representatives of the class of family minibuses are presented in a classic form, have a number of noticeable benefits and tangible technical advantages are able to overcome competitors in the market. This is what makes cars profitable to purchase if you have a large family.

The same cars are used in business to meet delegations, transport a team of employees over long distances, and for other important commercial purposes. This is another reason why family van sales continue to grow. This class of cars is very interesting, but, as practice shows, it costs a lot of money. Therefore, many buyers turn to secondary market. And which minibus for a large family would you prefer to buy?

In recent years, the popularity of minivans in the world market has been gradually declining. The demand segment has shifted to the side. But when you need some large family to go on a trip with a full family or let’s transport a lot of things from one place to another, then everyone immediately remembers minivans, how necessary and irreplaceable they are.

Minibuses noticeably win in terms of comfort and convenience in most cars, even in the premium class. In addition, many minivans are much more economical than crossovers and SUVs. Minibuses deserve more respect from buyers, which is what we are currently seeing.

Many consider most vans and minivans to be significantly inferior in design to both passenger cars and off-road vehicles. But it is not so. There are many various brands and models of minivans that can compete with other classes of cars in their style and design.

We offer you an overview top ten minivans and minibuses, which are now represented in the entire global car market.

1 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso

And for practicality in many cars. The car is available in both five-seater and seven-seater versions. First time 5 local car was introduced in 2006, and the 7-seater already in the next, 2007.

The machine is based on the platform Citroen cars C4 and Peugeot 307.

2 Honda Odyssey Mugen

This is a tuning version of the legendary Odyssey minivan. The main changes to the standard factory model were its appearance. So Mugen developed a new aero package for a new body kit, a new grille, and side skirts. The Odyssey also has front LED headlights, a decorative rear roof spoiler and new light-alloy 18 or 19-inch wheel disks. Also, this tuning minibus boasts a new sports exhaust system, and new sports brakes, and luxurious trim elements in a certain part.

3 Renault Avantime

This is the only minivan in the world. Although purchasing this new car it won’t work out in any way due to its removal from production, but although it is very rare on the used car market, it is still found, sometimes there are offers to sell this unusual car. This model received the greatest popularity among car collectors themselves, due to their small serial production. A total of 8557 cars were produced, after which Renault decided to curtail this mass production due to its low demand.

4. Mercedes R 63 AMG

Overall dimensions, capacity, comfort, 503 horsepower and classic rear drive makes this car one of the best in its class. R-class is the first full size model minivan of the German car company. For the first time this production car was introduced in 2006. Quality German manufacturer, the exterior style and convenience of the car amaze many fans of this brand.

5.Volkswagen Transporter (T4)

The most popular minibus in the world, which was produced from 1990 to 2003, after which it was replaced by a new generation of Transporter T5 cars.

The T4 Series had class-leading styling and interior. Millions of buyers around the world immediately appreciated the quality, practicality and. When the minibus first entered the market, many technical solutions included in the car of this class, one could only dream of. For example, what is only its legendary side sliding door worth.

6. Dodge Caravan

Amazing and unusual in appearance American minivan. Immediately I want to note the excellent wood trim. The car was produced from 1984 to 1990 and was repeatedly recognized by many experts as one of the best in both design and practicality and quality among minivans.

7 Nissan Elgrand

Production of the Japanese luxury minivan began in 1997. The car was mostly created for the Japanese domestic market and for China. Nevertheless, in the early 2000s, Nissan tried to open its official sales and in some other countries of the world. These days, the new generation of these cars are sold only on domestic market land of the rising sun. A chic minibus with an exclusive can compete with many modern cars, both in many of its parameters and in technical characteristics.

8. Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Large and decent sized minivan. Yes, yes, it is "Van", not "Bus". This model has nothing to do with commercial minibuses. But still, in spite of this, most Russian buyers will continue to use the car for commercial purposes (as a commercial minibus). Great car, both for the family and for solving many problems in life. We can say that it is indispensable in many areas of commercial life.

9 Buick GL8

Most likely you have not seen this car in Russia, since this American is produced for the Chinese market and for a number of other Asian countries. The car is based on the Buick Business Concept. If you think that the company copied this model from the so-called Honda minivans, then you are simply mistaken. This concept was first presented in 2009, and Honda, for its part, released similar cars Odyssey, only in 2010.

10 Toyota Sienna

At first glance, the car looks somehow a little bit boring and not very stylish. But just for those people who can count this model too sad, Toyota for its part and begins to offer an almost infinite number of different additional options. What only one VIP Learjet package is worth, it alone practically makes this car completely different in perception.

The purchase and use of minibuses in the developed countries of the European Union is not a novelty for a long time. Due to their popularity in Western countries practicality and universal application these comfortable and roomy cars. You can use them in different ways. Some people buy a minibus for the family to go on various trips, taking with them a few distant relatives and all the necessary items. Others remake comfortable cars into a kind cargo compartment making them for any purpose.

In the vastness of the fatherland, you can also quite often find minibuses of various brands, which are most often purchased by small and large entrepreneurs for development. own business. There are such categories of people who are accustomed to carry out various types of transportation on their own. For them, minibuses are the best find, because then at any time you can transport the cargo and go on a picnic.

Choosing a minibus by capacity - the best small-tonnage model

Among the best minibuses with a small tonnage, it deserves a leading position Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. When buying such a car, the equipment comes with economy in combination with excellent quality. Attractive in the car and the fact that in management it resembles a conventional a car. At the same time, its functionality is quite high, as is the level of comfort.

The car is equipped with all-wheel drive, impressive ground clearance and differential lock. The engine is built-in diesel CDI - a 3-liter turbodiesel with 200 forces. Produces 82-156 liters. With. The CommonRail system is built in, great traction develops and.

The appearance of the minibus interior looks rather modest, but at the same time the car is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable and safe ride driver and nine passengers. There are convenient options for adjusting the seats and the space around them. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter can be called without hesitation the best minibus among similar models. But its main disadvantage is that the cost will be correspondingly high.

How to choose a good cargo van

The top of the best minibuses for transporting goods not only included a practical Ford Transit, but firmly rooted in the leaderboard. There are many varieties of the model that are equally well suited for transporting goods (carrying capacity up to 3.5 tons), as well as for comfortable transportation of people. The first model appeared about 40 years ago. Since then, more than one modernization has been carried out.

As a result, we can highlight the top 10 minibuses Ford series transit:

• FORD Transit 300
• FORD Transit 350 LWB 4FB
• FORD Transit 350 LWB
• FORD Transit 350
• FORD TRANSIT:
• with an operating weight of 3200 kg and a capacity for 8 people;
• with an operating weight of 3500 kg and a capacity for 12 people;
• FORD TRANSIT R4 DIESEL:
• with an operating weight of 3200 kg, a capacity for 8 people and an operating power of 52.2 kW;
• with an operating weight of 3500 kg, a capacity for 12 people and an operating power of 52.2 kW;
• with an operating weight of 3200 kg, a capacity for 8 people and an operating power of 56.67 kW;
• with an operating weight of 3500 kg, a capacity for 12 people and an operating power of 56.67 kW.

Completed vehicles can be both diesel and gasoline engines that can meet the requirements of every customer. You can determine which minibus from the list is better to purchase by the main characteristics.

Purchasing the best comfortable minibus

Hyundai grand starex- a model that ended up in the top 10 best minibuses in terms of comfort. AT different ratings positions of the minibus may change, but it invariably occupies their first lines. Why is it comfortable Hyundai Grand starex the best minibus?

Korean manufacturers did their best by releasing this model. The consumer properties of the minibus could not go unnoticed in the world markets:

• excellent dynamics;
• excellent handling;

Engines can be gasoline or diesel, equipped with a turbocharger, with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 170 hp. With.

The minibus is safe operational properties with the provision of transverse balancing and the use anti-lock braking system braking. Different strengthening of a design and a complete set of salon are available.

Selection of minibuses by reliability - the best models

Important characteristic quality minibus is reliability. Choose best models will help small rating minibuses by reliability:

1. It is advisable to assign the first place to the minibus Honda Odyssey Mugen - outwardly similar to sport car. It is equipped with the best braking system first class and sports exhaust system. The interior cannot be attributed to an indicator of reliability, but it is impossible not to highlight its luxury in this model.
2. Second in the ranking Mercedes car The R 63 AMG is not only a vehicle of high reliability, but also the best family van. The company strives to guarantee power and reliability in all its models, and the R 63 AMG model - bright to that example. The engine develops a power of 503 hp. with., large interior capacity stylish design.
3. Nissan Elgrand- japanese car whose popularity is growing every year. It perfectly combines chic design, interior decoration and convenience as well Japanese reliability. True, the latest improved 2019 models are absolutely not designed for domestic roads.
4. Toyota Sienna - the car entered the rating reliable minibuses due to the fact that under its modest appearance lies an uncountable number of functions. It is equipped modern gadgets and comfortable interior, an enhanced safety system (ABS, motion stabilization, traction control), which reduces the likelihood of serious injury even in large accidents.

The best models of minibuses in terms of cross-country ability

The leaders among the best minibuses in the world top 10 are 2 cardinally different models- domestic UAZ-2206 and chic Japanese Mitsubishi L300. Judging which minibus is better will seem to many to be a useless and obvious exercise. But it is worth paying attention to the characteristics of each model.

The Japanese Mitsubishi L300 is different cross-country ability, capacity and safety. Its feature is the correspondence to modernity, despite the year of manufacture 1988. It has a 2.5-liter engine, manual transmission, built-in air conditioning, and heating system High Quality.

UAZ-2206 - transport domestic production, has a lot of advantages:

• excellent cross-country ability due to all-wheel drive the car handles off-road remarkably well;
• universality;
• reliability;
• affordable cost of the machine itself and spare parts, ease of repair.

But the comfort of a minibus, unlike foreign creations, does not differ at all.

Practicality in choosing a minibus

Citroën C4 stands out among the best vans in the world in terms of practicality Grand Picasso. Vehicle release options 2 - 5- and 7-seater. Its platforms are Citroen C4 and Peugeot 307. Thanks to a 2-liter diesel engine, the car becomes environmentally friendly. Practicality is manifested in the ability to fold the seats in 3 rows, complete them with massagers, foot inserts.

Latest build:

• warning system about the likelihood of a collision;
• automated parking;
• navigation system Citroen Connect Nav with a wide range of possibilities; driver fatigue control and other modern developments.

What is the most popular minibus

Sometimes drivers rely on the opinion of the majority in choosing the right transport. Here they come to the aid of the ranking of the top 10 best minibuses in the world. The most popular model, as a rule, has the best set of qualities. Just the same can be said about Volkswagen minibus transporter.

Above all, the model is valued for practicality, usefulness and high quality. The new models delight with the convenience of instrument placement, technological solutions to ensure maximum comfort, capacity.

Minibus with the most attractive design

Among the various minibuses in the world with an unusual or modern design the Dodge Caravan stands out prominently. Its design is truly unique - wood trim. Apart from appearance, the machine has many useful qualities:

• ease of descents and ascents;
• huge energy intensity of the suspension;
• excellent management;
• brake reliability;
• good acceleration dynamics;
• structural strength.

The perfect combination of beauty and quality is dodge car caravan.

It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question of which is the best minibus to choose for your own operation. Each person may have different goals for purchasing cars, as well as the transport itself. various characteristics and indicators. For this, a rating of minibuses is compiled, which will help to identify suitable car for each specific case. And here it is important to take into account not only its comfort, versatility or the availability of repairs.