"Cherry-Tigo" - a new expressive style

In 2005, in China for the first time was presented chic SUV Chery Tiggo (T11). On the Russian market, it appeared only in 2006, and a little later it got on the Kaliningrad conveyor. It was an exact copy of the Japanese version of the Toyota RAV4 of the second generation. "Cherry-Tigo" showed the highest performance and sufficient reliability.

All versions of the car are equipped with air conditioning, a set of light alloy wheels, ABS and CD-changer. There is a hatch in the roof, and the interior is decorated with leather.

In Russia, the Cherry-Tigo assembly is being developed at Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad and at the NAZ plant in Novosibirsk. In April 2007, new variations of Tiggo-5 and Tiggo-6 debuted in Shanghai. Proceed to mass production of these machines was planned in 2008.

The design of "Cherry-Tigo" looks very stylish. Official manufacturer of SUV Chery Automobile Co., Ltd said that the development of the car involved Lotus and Japanese Mitsubishi Automotive Engineering Corporation.

The standard steering wheel included in the standard equipment is a height-adjustable steering column. There is also a power steering, fog lights, heated front seats. The car is equipped with electric windows and electric mirrors, a central lock and alarm.

At the capacity of "Cherry-Tigo" is at the level of RAV4 of the last generation. A man of a large complex on the driver's seat will feel quite at ease. The shape of the seats, the three-spoke steering wheel and the equipment of the panel are very similar to the Japanese-made products. Only the details of the control keys and the instrument console are different. The interior is equipped with a "climate control" system, providing a comfortable temperature.

What is the characteristic of the "Cherry-Tigo" engine? On the off-roaders sold in the Russian Federation, two petrol licensed Mitsubishi engines are installed: a 2.4 liter 4G64S4M (129 horsepower, 198 Nm) and 2 liters 4G63S4M (125 "horses", 168 Nm).

In the Russian market, "Tiggo" is being sold for the time being only with a mechanical gearbox. I must say, it is designed perfectly: the transmissions are switched quietly, smoothly and accurately, the lever of the box is comfortable, you do not need to apply a lot of effort to switch gears.

The off-road car costs from 8700 to 11 000 dollars. This is a great price for "Cherry-Tigo". Reviews of car enthusiasts about this car are simply amazing. Most versions of the Tiggo are equipped with only a front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can be installed only with a 2.4-liter engine. In normal mode, the car is front-wheel drive, but if the wheels slip, the rear axle automatically turns on . There are no interlocks, and there is no downshift. This nuance limits the use of the car on broken roads.

In fact, "Tiggo" is not considered a full-fledged jeep. But a lot of minor obstacles he can overcome without ceremony. The impressive ground clearance of 155 mm and a powerful engine contribute to the excellent off-road ability of the vehicle. The smallest clearance at full load is 135 mm.

The car has optimal basic equipment, good dynamics and roomy interior. In addition, Chery Tiggo pleases at a low price. These parameters make the car a very good offer for everyday use.