Auto expert lists cars with the most "survivable" engines

A number of Renault, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Honda models can overcome 400 thousand kilometers without overhaul of the power unit. Valery Antyufiev, head of the wheeled vehicles evaluation department of Alfa Leasing Group of Companies, who listed these cars, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta on February 11.

"Renault Logan, Sandero and Megane with the K4M 1.6 16V engine demonstrate impressive durability. This motor, introduced in 1999, develops between 100 and 115 hp. With the declared by the manufacturer resource of 250 thousand kilometers, the engine is able to overcome the mark of 400 thousand kilometers with proper maintenance," - quotes Antyufiev.

Toyota RAV4 with a two-liter 3ZR-FAE engine (148-158 hp), as the owners said, can overcome up to 380-420 thousand kilometers with regular maintenance, said the expert. Land Cruiser Prado with 1GR-FE 4.0 engine, which can pass more than 400 thousand kilometers, is considered to be another one of the most reliable in the lineup of the brand.

In addition, high reliability is demonstrated by Mitsubishi Lancer and Outlander with a 2.0 liter 4B11 engine (resource can exceed 350 thousand km), as well as Honda CR-V and Accord with R20A engine of the same volume (about 400 thousand km), the expert shared.

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January 22, auto expert Alexander Kovalev said that, choosing a car of South Korean brand on the secondary market and having a budget of Br500 thousand, one should look at Hyundai Accent. Cars from South Korea have always been characterized by reliability and affordable cost, he said.

January 13, Kovalev said that Nissan Note, Mitsubishi Lancer IX and Toyota Corolla are the best choice among Japanese models in the secondary market with a budget of Br500 thousand.