"Chery Tigo" (four-wheel drive): reviews, prices

In 2012, one of the most popular Chinese crossovers "Chery Tigo" experienced facelift. This procedure was extremely necessary for the car, in fact for six years of its existence it obviously had time to grow old. In addition, the exterior of the 2006 model was too much like the Toyota RAV 4, which caused indignation among the auto experts. The 2013 model year car was introduced in April 2012 at the Beijing auto show and was named "Cheri Tigo FL". All-wheel drive is not all that it is ready to surprise its customers. Let's find out what else interesting Chinese designers and designers have prepared for the car to come out of the shadow of its Japanese prototype - "Toyota RAV 4".

The front part

The face of "Tigo" in 2012 received a completely new design. Headlights of the head light now have a more complex shape and are located in the upper corners of the body. Thus, the front part goes pretty pretty into the wings. Face light technology now has LED running lights. The front bumper was streamlined and quite impressive in size. The huge lower air intake is made in a typical cross-over style. He carefully covers the plastic trapezoidal insert of black color. Front fog lights are also inscribed in black plastic inserts, located in the bumper on the sides of the air intake. The falshradiator grille with chrome edging and the bowl on which the company logo is located neatly complements the image. The new "face" refreshed the look of the car and gave him confidence.

The designers decided not to change the profile of the car. Lateral lines and so looked quite harmoniously. Side "Chery Tigo FL" looks like a typical five-door crossover with vyštampovkami wheel arches, flat roof, large side windows, small overhangs and almost vertical stern. All this looks classically and does not cause any criticism.

Rear part

The rear of the car has changed not so drastically. Rectangular stop lamps are inscribed in the new configuration bumper. The "spare" cover looks slightly different from the previous version. Outside lights received LEDs. And on the small spoiler there is an additional stop signal, which increases the informative value during braking.

The car has become ten-odd centimeters longer, and now its dimensions are: 4390/1765/1705 mm. The wheelbase is 2510 mm, and the ground clearance is 190 mm. "Shoe" crossover can be in 16 or 17 rubber.

Salon

Inside the "Chery Tigo" the all-wheel drive has clearly changed for the better. Changes have touched both materials of decoration and general design, and filling. Sitting in the salon "Tigo FL", the driver immediately sees a multimedia steering wheel with an enlarged central part and a pretty aluminum insert. The front seats received pronounced side support rollers and adjustment in three planes. The dashboard also immediately catches the eye, it has a very informative dial. A simple, but ergonomic torpedo has a modern console in the center with convenient control units for various systems. Inserts for metal in the cabin are used everywhere, but not intrusively. The first row is quite spacious and comfortable for both the driver and the passenger.

In the second row of seats is also enough. However, the seats are formed under two passengers. Of course, the width of the third will fit freely, but the high pillow and the transmission tunnel do not have a comfortable trip. It should be noted in the car "Chery Tigo" full drive. The rear row of seats can be adjusted in the longitudinal plane, increasing foot space or the volume of the luggage compartment. The luggage compartment, by the way, has a volume from 520 to 790 liters. The fifth door opens quite widely and does not interfere with comfortable loading.

Equipment

Chinese cars have long been famous for their generous filling, and "Tigo Fl" does not depart from this trend. The car has two complete sets - Comfort and Luxury. The basic version has power steering, steering wheel height adjustment, power windows, electric and heated rear view mirrors , air conditioning, on-board computer, heated front seats, central locking and alarm system, fog lights (front and rear) and parktronic. The cost of this equipment is 556 thousand rubles.

Very pleased with the owners of the car "Chery Tigo" full drive. The price of 690 thousand rubles is quite acceptable for the unit, which also has a leather interior, an electric hatch and a more interesting music complex.

Under the hood

The updated "Chery Tigo" (four-wheel drive) is aggregated by four motors. Two of them are already familiar to the owners of previous versions: 1.8 (132 hp) and 2.0 (136 hp). And two more appeared on the "Tigo" for the first time: 1.6 (126 hp) and turbocharged 1.6 (150 hp). For all engines in the basic version provides a five-speed manual transmission. For some engines, a variator is available.

Completely independent suspension moved from the previous version of the car. Disc brakes have ABS and EBD in the basic version of "Chery Tigo". All-wheel drive is available for only one version - with a two-liter motor.

Reviews

Many look with caution at Chinese cars, doubting their quality. "Chery Tigo FL" proves that the Chinese make their cars quality and reliable.

As the reviews show, the car fully justifies the expectations of the creators. It behaves well on the track and can conquer light and medium roads, even with a front-wheel drive. On "Chery Tigo" you can safely ride on our roads and not worry about the suspension. Many owners note a good level of noise insulation, at least in comparison with its predecessor. Another advantage of the machine is a moderate appetite. Comfortable salon, which does not cause fatigue after long trips, is another significant plus of "Cherie Tigo". All-wheel drive, the reviews of which confirm that the Chinese know how to make cars, allows you to expand the range of crossover capabilities.

Among the shortcomings noted "oak" plastic in the cabin, which in winter in the unheated car strongly rattles. Still sometimes there are problems with the inclusion of the first and second gear. Solve these issues can replace the coupling of Chery Tiggo. Full drive gives the car even more attractive abilities. It can safely go out of town, without worrying about the prospect of being stuck.

Conclusion

This car completely corresponds to its price. The modification of FL retained the reputation of "Tigo" and reduced the similarity with "RAV 4". The next version of the machine continued the course on self-determination of the model and became even more interesting. It is called "Cherie Tigo 5". All-wheel drive on the car of this modification is not put, at least for now. Despite this, "Tigo 5" looks very attractive and goes well. Apparently, the Chinese manufacturer decided to develop the car as an urban compact crossover. The price of the fifth model, of course, is not as attractive as the "Tigo FL", but the car justifies every dollar.