Overview of the new Chinese crossover Chery Tiggo 5

Chery Tiggo - a crossover, long known to our motorists. Due to the fact that this car was almost not updated almost 8 years from the moment of the start of sales, its appearance and engine line are morally and physically obsolete. That is why in 2014, the Chinese brand "Cheri" decided to radically change its legendary crossover, releasing a new generation of city SUVs called Chery Tiggo 5. Reviews and review of this car - later in this article.

Design

To begin with, it should be noted that Tiggo 5 is the first model of the company "Cheri", whose design was developed "from scratch." Now the Chinese do not "lick" machine designs from Japanese and European counterparts and do not even produce small restyling. Of course, it was not without the help of the Germans - it was the company "Opel" that developed the original and unusual design of the modern SUV Chery Tiggo 5. Experts say that thanks to such a bright and impressive exterior, the Chinese will significantly expand the range of their potential buyers, which will enable them to compete successfully not only in the domestic, but also in the world car market. And now you can definitely say that the current "Tiggo" looks solid and rich with relatively low cost, which is also an undoubted plus.

Dimensions and capacity

Compared with its predecessor, the new Chery crossover significantly improved in size and approached such eminent SUVs as VolksWagen Tiguan and Land Rover Freelander. The total length of the car is now 4506 mm, width - 1841 mm, height - 1740 mm. Dimensions increased, but the volume of the luggage space, alas, a little pumped up. You can put no more than 370 lit luggage in the trunk. Yes, and the ground clearance for this large SUV is not enough - only 16.3 cm.

Chery Tiggo 5: photo and interior review

Strangely enough, but the interior design was also developed by the Chinese with a clean slate. Now it looks much more attractive than before. By its arrangement, the car saloon has not changed - it is still designed for 5 people. Finishing materials deserve special attention. Finally, the "Tiggo" got rid of the noisy and hard inexpensive plastic, which was trimmed all the inner front panel of the car. Now the quality of used plastic and other finishing materials is not inferior to German. And this means that the producer "Cheri" has made a huge step on the way to success and profit. Chery Tiggo 5 (photo of the interior you can see a little lower) also boasts new seats with comfortable lateral support and adjustment in several directions. In the center of the salon is a huge multimedia center with a built-in navigation system and other "bells and whistles." The architecture of the torpedo is symmetrical, which does not load the eye with unnecessary lines and kinks. All small details in the cabin are adjusted to each other very qualitatively - it is simply impossible to notice the previous gaps. By the way, at the request of the client upholstery can be both fabric and leather. Pleased and the quality of noise insulation. Due to the lack of hard plastic inside there is no previous rumbling and creaking.

Vehicle Specification

All versions of Chery Tiggo 5 can be equipped with only one gasoline engine. The basic (at the same time top) is a two-liter unit with a capacity of 139 horsepower. But several transmissions have been suggested. Depending on the configuration, the Chery Tiggo 5 is equipped with a 5-speed "mechanics" or a stepless variator. Whatever one may say, the budgetary implications are still reflected in the technical part of Chery Tiggo 5. Test drive showed that the front drive, which is now the only one for this version of the crossover, is not always enough to cope with the sandy or swampy terrain. This moment the Chinese car manufacturer took into account: according to him, starting from 2015, two modifications of Cheri will be produced on the assembly line - with a full and front drive. Of course, it is unreasonable to use the 4x4 drive permanently, since this affects fuel consumption. Most likely, the engineers will make it switchable, that is, in urban areas only two wheels will work, and when leaving the primer, all four. In the meantime, our car enthusiasts will be satisfied with what they have.

What is the price for Chery Tiggo 5?

The cost of a new crossover "Chery Tiggo 5" in Russia will begin with a mark of 650 thousand rubles. In this case, the basic equipment will include a brand-new audio system with a USB connector, a full power package, air conditioning, rear parking sensors, front airbags, as well as ABS and EBD. It should be noted a fairly extensive set of options for a value of 650 thousand rubles. And the most interesting is that almost all models of these Chinese crossovers are already equipped with air conditioning and electric windows. At the same time, such options on European "budget" are available only in medium or top-end trim levels. Perhaps, high equipment will make this car the leader in sales in the world automobile market, but as it will be in reality, time will tell.

Optional equipment

For an additional fee, customers are offered a multifunctional multimedia system with a 7-inch touch screen, cruise control, leather upholstery and a rear-view camera. In the top equipment, in addition to all the above options, there will be a system of "start-stop", ESP, EBA (electronic emergency braking of the vehicle), driver's seat with electric adjustment, and keyless access to the cabin. The price of all this "wealth" is about 819 thousand rubles, but this is not the budget cost, will you agree?