Diesel SUVs and crossovers: the best models. Choice of diesel SUV

Diesel SUVs and crossovers have always been popular among potential buyers, not only in the Russian Federation, but also in virtually every country in the world. This is understood by every automaker, so it necessarily has a diesel modification of its models.

On the market every year there are all new diesel SUVs and crossovers. 2014 was not an exception - many interesting models appeared on the market, which will be considered in this article.

BMW X5

Initially, attention should be paid to the new BMW X5, which is one of the most anticipated cars of the year. In Europe and Russia, its sales have already begun. We list its main technical characteristics.

The first three complete sets with diesel engines will be - xDrive 50i, as well as xDrive 30d and xDrive M50d. The first of these is the V-shaped "eight", though petrol, with a capacity of 450 horsepower. Transmission - automatic. Possessing such an arsenal, the car will be able to gain 100 km / h in only five seconds, which is very good for a heavy crossover.

The second diesel engine has a smaller capacity - 258 horsepower and a torque of 560Nm. And the third motor will receive the most expensive version of the BMW X5 - a volume of three liters and a power of 381 horsepower.

Bavarian diesel SUVs and crossovers will get new front and rear bumpers, two tailpipes that will be painted black. All this will give the cars an aggressive appearance.

This model does not end with the choice of a diesel SUV.

Crossovers and SUVs from Japan have also always been very popular among people. One of them is the Mazda CX5 with a diesel engine.

Mazda CX5

As you know, only two versions of this car are supplied to our country - Active and Supreme. Moreover, the diesel version will be significantly more expensive. It's not just the motor itself, but in the all-wheel-drive automatic transmission and the rich equipment.

After laying out about 1 million 200 thousand rubles, the buyer will receive a diesel engine, a capacity of 175 horsepower, a six-speed "automatic". Up to "hundred" the car accelerates in 9.4 seconds. Among the equipment - climate control, power windows, cruise control, rain sensor and many other options.

Diesel SUVs and crossovers are often much more expensive than this model, so the Mazda CX-5 is a great car with good equipment for not the highest price.

We continue to briefly review diesel SUVs and crossovers. The best models among the "Japanese" are made in Mitsubishi, namely the updated model Pajero.

Mitsubishi Pajero

The legendary Japanese car has received some changes in appearance, as well as an excellent engine, the volume of which is 3.2 liters. This power is achieved at 3800 rpm. The motor to all other has an excellent draft - 441 Nm. By the way, it is very economical for its volume and power: a car with a mechanical transmission consumes about 8.5 liters. The machine with the "automatic machine" spends a little more.

This car has an enviable off-road potential in the background of many competitors. So Pajero is ideal for not the best Russian roads.

Much attention was paid to active and passive safety. A lot of airbags, a camera for the rear view in the "base" version, child seats - all this is already in equipping the car.

This model has many competitors, for example, the new Subaru Forester. Compared with other cars, Subaru has excellent equipment and good cross-country ability.

Diesel SUVs and crossovers are also in Volkswagen. For example, the model Touareg, which is equipped with a motor V8. The volume of this engine is 4.2 liters, and the power is 340 horsepower. Over this unit, specialists from R-Line worked. The success of the car is easy to predict.

Jeep grand cherokee

American automakers are not lagging behind their Japanese and European counterparts. The company Jeep introduced a new version of the Grand Cherokee, which is equipped with a diesel engine.

The volume of this engine is 3 liters, and the power is 237 horsepower. The car develops an excellent torque of 550 Nm. Together with this engine, an automatic eight-speed transmission will be installed. The Mechanical Commission is not provided in principle.

The model of 2014 received a formidable appearance, thanks to a small facelift.

Renault Koleos

In the company Renault decided that they will not have one Duster, so the diesel version of Koleos was made, which will cost only $ 500 more expensive than gasoline. Most likely, such a car can become interesting to many buyers.

Renault Koleos will receive a diesel power of 150 horsepower. The transmission is stepless, and the fuel consumption in the mixed mode should be no more than 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Outfitting: bi-xenon headlights, cruise control, alloy wheels, quality interior trim, navigation system and more.

Porsche Cayenne S

Do not fall behind and engineers from Porsche, who in 2013, presented a diesel version of the Cayenne S. In its active engine V8, a volume of 4.2 liters and a capacity of 382 horsepower. In practice, this gives a crazy torque of 850 Nm and accelerates this car to a hundred kilometers per hour in just 5.7 seconds. The maximum speed of the Porsche Cayenne S is 252 km / h. It is noteworthy that the company promises that fuel consumption will be about 8.3 liters in mixed mode.

Volvo XC60

This car from the Swedish manufacturer was also introduced in 2013, has proved to be the safest in the world. Increased requirements for active and passive safety, low emissions to the environment - all this is about the Volvo XC60.

Under the hood of the Swedish crossover there is a five-cylinder turbodiesel, whose power is 165 horsepower. After restyling the car received an updated interior, a new instrument panel and a SPA platform. Buy this crossover can be either with a full drive, or only with the front.

So, in this review, the following diesel SUVs were considered:

• New crossovers.
• New off-road cars.

All cars have proved themselves well with buyers, and after the updates have become even better. It is to be hoped that this article will help you determine which machine will be purchased.