The most brutal cars. The best cars for men

The car is part of the image of a man, an indicator of his status, and sometimes his character. It's no secret that many models are considered. If a guy is driving such a car, then he is unlikely to be able to avoid the smirks and sidelong glances of other members of the stronger sex. Men and women prefer car models, and even manufacturers - it's a fact. In addition to gender, the way of thinking of people, including the formed beliefs in different countries, also plays an important role. At the same time, there are no “female” or “male” models in their pure form, this concept is relative.

It is traditionally believed that cars with a masculine character must be bulky and powerful. According to statistics, men really prefer cars with a large engine capacity more often. The stronger sex likes large sedans, SUVs and crossovers. Modern realities also dictate their own rules, and the choice of a machine also depends on the conditions in which it will be operated. Hours of traffic jams, maneuvering in tight spaces, finding a parking space, saving gasoline - most residents of large cities face these problems.

A real men's car does not have to represent the category of the elite class and be excessively expensive. It is certainly not the cost that gives the car courage. Sports cars, although endowed not only attractive appearance, but also with considerable power, are unlikely to give the car owner a serious look. So, a large sedan or crossover will help to emphasize the status, and off-road lovers will suit an SUV, which with all its appearance betrays belonging to the male sex. At the same time, a small car will not at all lower the dignity of a male motorist. Compact sedans or hatchbacks, although not as brutal as off-road conquerors, will definitely not be ashamed to appear in public in such a car.

Top 10 most masculine cars

Based on the results of a three-year study conducted in the period from 2015 to 2018, the experts of the Avtostat analytical agency identified the most men's cars according to the Russians. For the most objective assessment, the rating was formed on the basis of an analysis of over 180,000 questionnaires in which the surveyed motorists shared their point of view. According to the survey, car brands with the largest share of male owners were selected. So let's get started.

Subaru

In the first place are the car models of the Japanese automaker Subaru. It is this brand that men's hearts choose, among Subaru car owners 95.1% are men. Brand cars are assembled in Japan and are distinguished by reliability. These qualities, combined with the presentable appearance of the models, have made the brand one of the most popular in the world. Currently for Russia the lineup legendary brand presented Forester crossovers, Outback and XV for 2018 Car of the Year, as well as the Legacy, WRX and WRX STI sedans.

Jeep

Silver went to Jeep, currently owned by Chrysler. The range of the brand includes exclusively SUVs and the word "jeep" has long been a household name for cars. off-road. With the change of generations iconic models Jeep retain the features of a purely masculine nature, without any compromise. The owners of Jeep cars are 94.6% men, which is quite natural, given the brutal nature of SUVs. Legendary cars of American assembly in Russia are represented by Renegade, Grand Cherokee and new Compass, Cherokee and Wrangler models.

Toyota

The favorite brand of car among Russians is Toyota, which motorists highly appreciate for quality, reliability and comfort. 94.2% of car owners Japanese brand male. The model range presented in Russia is quite wide and each of the models is the embodiment of a unique style and charisma. Not to say that women do not like Toyota, but still, most copies of the brand are really endowed with masculine features. What is it worth frame SUV Land cruiser, despite the change of generations, maintaining the image of a calmly brutal handsome man.

Infiniti

The rating of the most masculine cars is continued by the Infiniti brand, owned by Nissan, another Japanese brand in the top five cars preferred by men. These are capable of emphasizing the status of the owner in the best possible way and are distinguished by reliability and a high level of comfort. The unsurpassed exterior and no less luxurious interior of the models, combined with power and dynamics, have formed the exceptional charisma of men's cars. The number of male owners was 93.4% of the total. The range of cars available in Russia includes crossovers, SUVs, sedans and coupes. Stylish cars Infiniti is the choice of respectable men and confident guys who know how to stand out from the crowd.

Honda

Honda is the leading Japanese manufacturer motorcycles and cars with a rich history. Transport from conveyors of Honda factories, scattered around the world, is characterized by excellent quality, wherever the model is assembled. Despite the fact that the company has practically curtailed sales during the crisis Honda cars and the premium brand Acura in Russia, leaving a meager lineup consisting of CR-V and Pilot, Russians love this brand, especially the stronger sex. Male motorists account for 92.9%.

UAZ

The leader of the domestic auto industry also got into the list of men's cars, which is quite obvious given the obvious masculine features in the design of cars of this brand. SUVs with such a brutal character are owned mainly by men, these are 92.4% of motorists. At the same time, women also get behind the wheel of UAZ cars, which is already a little surprising, because SUVs Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant quite unequivocally endowed with masculine features.

Lexus

The premium Lexus brand is the brainchild of the Toyota auto concern, while being a separate brand, as is now the case with major manufacturers. Stylish and modern cars combine power, dynamics, comfort, and all this against the backdrop of stunning external data. You certainly can’t call these cars women’s, but representatives of the beautiful half of humanity sometimes want to feel the power that premium segment cars allow you to feel on the road. The Lexus brand is a worthy choice of strong men, 92.2% of the owners of these cars are male. A wide range of brand models is available for Russia.

Mitsubishi

Japanese cars are very much appreciated all over the world due to the quality and comfort inherent in them, and it is not surprising that another brand from the land of the rising sun is among the favorites of the male representatives. So, 92% of Mitsubishi car owners are men. The largest automotive company with a rich history full of interesting twists and turns, occupies a leading position in the global automotive market. In Russia, the brand is represented by several models, including the iconic Pajero, L200 and Outlander. and women.

Automakers today are betting more on crossovers, while full-fledged SUVs are becoming less and less. At the same time, in each of the categories and classes, you can pick up a car with a real masculine character, even if this car is compact and economical. Usually a car is a reflection of temperament, so style is very important, as well as enough power for active maneuvering in the city and on the highway.

There is no exact definition of the concept of brutality applicable to cars. Therefore, the task of choosing alpha machines (by analogy with alpha males) was initially discouraging. Well, how, tell me, you can evaluate the cruelty and rudeness, and even the behavior and appearance of the car at the same time? Will not work. Unless one or another instance suddenly evokes associations with a dork or macho. But this is a personal assessment. It is known that there are no comrades for taste and color!

And yet the idea of ​​digitizing brutality haunted. What comes to mind when you imagine a gathering of guys in the neighborhood? Like the man himself, his horse must be big. Therefore, we took the weight of the machines into account. Weeded out those that weigh less than two tons (green, sorry!).

Second, strength. Here, the selection criterion was engine power, which we decided to limit to at least 300 hp. Moreover, for the sake of justice, the characteristics of only the most powerful gasoline engines. As a compliment, ours is added. Well, where without her?

Army background

According to this indicator, an exception was made for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - the great-great-grandson of the famous Willys, an American army car during the Second World War. However, as can be seen from the table below, it falls short in power to 300 hp.

Which of the cars were still seen in uniform? Well, of course, Hummer and .

Rough chopped forms should have been reflected in C x - the coefficient of aerodynamic drag, but it turned out that manufacturers do not apply this very much. Well, let's try to find a compromise and create some kind of synthetic indicator in the form of the product of specific power multiplied by fuel consumption in the urban cycle, as the most expensive in terms of fuel consumption, and the height of the SUV tire (it was calculated separately according to the declared standard sizes). And what, because the size of the wheels also matters! The larger they are, the more impressive the car looks.

This is how our empirical brutality index turned out. The higher the value, the more brutal the car.

Yes, and one more caveat. All these machines can be found in Russia. Most of them take place in the showrooms of brand dealers, and some, such as discontinued ones, are still found on the secondary market.

Do you have your own take on a real man's car? Well, offer your options in the comments. Only mind to choose from serial cars.

Happy holiday, guys!

Every year, brutal off-road style is becoming more and more popular, and manufacturers have begun to produce "all-terrain" versions of models, even far from off-road. Now there are many models, sedans, hatchbacks, station wagons, and so on, produced in a cross version, but true SUVs are in no hurry to give way to SUVs.

Therefore, domestic experts from SpeedMe.ru decided to rank the most brutal SUVs. So, in the first place was almost legendary model Jeep Grand Cherokee. Design new version really "brutal" and commanding respect. high profile, big wheels, strict lines and a good reputation allow the model to be popular in its segment. Of course, the model is equipped with an all-wheel drive system, as well as a variety of electronic assistants that increase the passable qualities of the model.

The second place went to the popular SUV BMW X5 M. Despite the fact that a rare owner will ride it off-road, the model looks severe and menacing, in the classic Bavaria style. Moreover, the X5 in a “charged” version also has good off-road qualities thanks to the proprietary intellectual system all-wheel drive, as well as electronic systems.

The top three in today's ranking will close Chevrolet Tahoe. Thanks to the huge size, all-wheel drive, strict style and big wheels- the model looks "brutal". Moreover, the model can accommodate up to eight people, but thanks to the powerful V8 engine and all-wheel drive, it is not a problem for him to take all passengers off-road.

In fourth and fifth place were the Audi Q7 and UAZ Patriot respectively. The first model is quite expensive, and is not at all intended for extreme use. But that doesn't mean the Q7 can't handle the toughest off-road situations thanks to its proprietary quattro system. The domestic model "PATRIOT" is the most affordable representative of the rating, and can really be used for extreme trips. But also appearance quite interesting and brutal.

We also note that if you are planning an off-road trip, or there is a real risk of getting stuck in sand, mud or snow, then you must take these

By far, the most brutal cars are big cars, and especially SUVs. I believe that these include the following models:

1) Mercedes-Benz Gelendwagen - without it, this list would simply be impossible. Since Gelik is truly the most brutal car that the automotive industry and society as a whole has seen.

2) Toyota Land Cruiser is also a large SUV, a sort of mastodon. On the road causes respect and fear. If, due to its huge dimensions, it does not fit on the road, then other car owners will simply give way to it, pulling to the side of the road for fear of being crushed)

3) Lexus LX 570 is a luxury brother of Toyota Land Cruiser. Also big and powerful, but very sleek and expensive.

4) Nissan Patrol - you can talk about it a lot of things, but everything can be seen from the photographs. If you take a ride, you can get a little goofy from the thrust and sound of the V-shaped 8-cylinder engine.

5) Range Rover is also brutal, at the same time, very beautiful, expensive and respected car with a long history. I would even put it in third place in terms of brutality after the two hundredth Kruzak.

The list can continue dear friends!

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

The history of this model, as befits a male car, began with a military conflict. conflict between North and South Korea, which lasted from 1950 to 1953. Acting on the side of the latter, the US government announced a tender among Japanese automakers to develop a light SUV that the US army could use throughout the Asian region. Toyota passed the tender commission and began developing its own version of the car. However, the first Land Cruiser prototype, the Toyota BJ, appeared after the end of the Korean War. The car resembled the legendary American SUV from World War II - Willis Jeep MB.

In Japan, the car was immediately taken to public service, making it the transport of the army and the police. In 1955, the second generation of the BJ 20 SUV appeared, which, in response to the British competitor Land Rover it was decided to rename the Land Cruiser (in the lane with English. "land cruiser"). Since then, for more than 60 years, the model has gone through more than a dozen generations and variations. Now Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is one of the most popular SUVs among officials and bankers, as well as military and businessmen. And although you can sometimes see a girl driving a car. "Land cruiser" - real male SUV, with a serious and concise design. It is simply inconvenient for the fair sex to climb aboard a huge car, which was not without reason named after a warship.

Another company that received an order from the US government to create an army SUV was Nissan. The first prototype of the Nissan Patrol rolled off the assembly line in 1951. It was a 4W60 version which, like the Toyota BJ. strongly reminiscent of "Willis". Soon a station wagon model with a closed top appeared, and in 1955 a new series of the 4W61 car saw the light. Second Nissan generation Patrol came out in 1960. It was an eight-seater car with two side benches and a front row of seats designed for three passengers. The Japanese planned to use this machine as the main tool in conquering the North American market. However, the Americans were distrustful of the Japanese SUV without an automatic gearbox and power steering. As a result - 4,000 copies sold in 8 years. But in Asia, where the positions of competitors were weaker, the car gained high popularity.

Specialized versions for fire brigades and ambulances were also produced. The third generation of the Nissan Patrol 160 appeared only 20 years later. At home, it was sold under the Safari brand. For the first time, a car could be called comfortable. Appeared worthy soundproofing plastic dashboard, power windows, air conditioning, and even a “rollometer”. Nissan Sales Patrol 160 became a real economic victory for the company. In 1983, an analogue of the Ebro Patrol SUV appeared in Spain, which was later renamed Nissan. The SUV began to be produced in many countries of the world, and is still being produced in Iran. In 1987, a new generation of the car saw the light - Nissan Patrol Y60 and 10 years later - Y61. The current version of the car, the Y62, appeared in 2010. If the cars of past years were more suitable for fishermen, hunters and travelers, then the modern Patrol is a businessman's car. This is evidenced by both its design and price tag. However, despite the glamorous appearance and belonging to the premium class. Nissan Patrol still knows how to drive on any road.

The next truly masculine car in our selection is the Chevrolet Tahoe. He is relatively young and has never served in the army, he has a stern and tough character by nature. It hails from North America, and its history is inextricably linked with the off-road twin brother of the GMC Yukon. It started in 1987. General Motors has released a line of Chevrolet C/K and GMC C/K pickups. on the basis of which Blaser and Suburban were subsequently assembled. In 1992, on the same IGMT400I platform, an analogue of the Blazer appeared, the GMC Yukon, named after a river in northwestern Canada and Alaska.

The first Chevrolet Tahoe saw the light in 1995 and was like two drops of water similar to the Yukon brother. He went down in history as the car of the American special services. Thanks to the rigid frame and high cross-country ability, the SUV was immediately chosen by the FBI, CIA and police officers of the country's border areas. The first generation Tahoe was produced until 2000, when the second series of the model was introduced to the automotive public. It was transferred to the new GMT800 platform, which also assembled Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy pickups. The modern incarnation of Tahoe was revealed to the world in 2007. This is a severe frame giant, gluttonous and impractical. Riding it is a challenge to city traffic and the environment!

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Another heir to the legendary "Willis", assembled by the engineers of Foggy Albion, is Land Rover Defender - the most old car our selection. The British thought about its construction immediately after the end of World War II. In 1948 on the shoulders Rover company an unbearable burden lay down - the restoration of the country's destroyed automobile industry. At her disposal were all the capacities of the aircraft factory in Solihull, which easily coped with the production of old models and left room for the production of new ones. Such new model Land Rover became a utilitarian SUV with a simple and cheap design. Great Britain experienced an acute shortage of steel, so it was decided to make the body and chassis of the car from aluminum, which was in abundance. On April 30, 1918, the model was presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show, and a trial batch of 48 copies was produced before the end of the year.

Land Rover won the hearts of the public as a cheap four-wheel drive car. A kind of laborious farmer from the countryside who gets up with the first roosters and works tirelessly in the field all day. Actually, the model was designed for such an audience. From the moment it was born to the present day, the car has gone through many generations and variations, and the name Defender was given to it only in the 90s. However, the SUV is still recognizable and in demand. It's scary to think, but the current car series has existed since 1983, more than 30 years! Perhaps the manufacturers simply have nothing to add to the ideal design of the Defender, because its reliability and cross-country ability are legendary. Or perhaps they are afraid to scare away the true fans of a truly masculine car with innovative solutions and technological quirks. No wonder the car, which looks like a UAZ sheathed with aluminum sheets, has sold 2 million copies over the years of its existence. He does not care about appearance, the main thing is what is under his hood. Obviously, that's why they love him.

MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS

Driving this car is not something to see, it is impossible to imagine a girl. There is an opinion that these cars are simply not sold to the fair sex. Meet. Mercedes-Benz G class, Gelandewagen, or, affectionately, "Gelik". Gelandewagen (translated from German as “off-road vehicle”!) was developed by order of the Iranian Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. The ruler went down in the history of his country as a ruthless tyrant and traitor who wanted to strengthen his power by buying 20,000 original all-terrain vehicles for his personal guard.

However, in 1978, the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran, as a result of which the Shah was forced to flee to the United States, where he lived until the end of his days. Daimler AG lost a major contract, but did not stop developing the car. "Gelik" - rolled off the assembly line in 1979, and its first military prototypes appeared two years later. It has been adopted by a number of countries including Argentina, Norway and Indonesia. During its history, he had the opportunity to carry many important people, including the Pope and Boris Yeltsin. The 90s linked Gelandewagen with the image of a new Russian, a bandit, the top of a criminal pyramid. Now this car is an indicator of excellent taste and high prosperity of its owner.