In 2008, the TagAZ Tager compact SUV, a licensed copy of the popular SsangYong Korando model, was put on the conveyor at the Taganrog plant, the production of which lasted 13 years and ceased in 2006.
Tager was one of the company's most successful commercial models. Almost no changes were made to it compared to the basic version.
Therefore, for a very small amount, the buyer received reliable, passable and easy to maintain jeep. And besides, it is equipped with high-torque and economical Mercedes-Benz engines, which are manufactured by SsangYong under license.
The release continued until 2012. In 2014, the plant was declared bankrupt, despite the owner's attempts to breathe new life into it.
TagAZ Tager owes its success to the compact Korando, created under the leadership of Ken Grisley. This car has a simple but effective formula for success - brutal appearance, good engines, uncomplicated design and amazing cross-country ability.
The model is based on classic spar frame. The architecture of the suspension is as follows: an independent torsion bar with transverse levers is installed in front, and a continuous axle with trailing arms and additional springs is installed at the rear.
A body is installed on the frame, which has rather small geometric overhangs. With a wheelbase of 2480 mm, the body length is 4330 mm in the three-door version and 4512 mm in the 5-door version. The width and height are almost identical - 1841 and 1840 mm, respectively.
Exterior of the new model
The car was produced with three and five doors, but the dimensions are not too different, and there are no differences in design at all.
The narrow front part with powerful overwing niches and a small radiator grille is framed by two round headlights. A massive plastic bumper is installed under them, giving the jeep an aggressive and brutal look.
The side faces of the body with impressive wheel arches, having 16-inch wheels, are trimmed with plastic lining and at the bottom end with metal thresholds that make it easier to get into the car.
The stern drops almost at a right angle. The tailgate is equipped with a spare wheel mount - it is installed in a special plastic casing.
Salon
Tager's interior comes from the 1990s - this can be seen immediately and irrevocably. The usual dashboard with massive white scales, hard plastic and simple chairs with a claim to lateral support.
However, it can not be called completely dull. The plastic, though hard, is not bad, and the center console is painted silver and creates a nice accent to the overall dark background.
The rear sofa is designed for two passengers - the third one will be really uncomfortable there because of the narrow cabin and the fact that the sofa just rests on the arches. By the way, its peculiarity is that it develops, and in 2 positions - forward and backward. In the second case, you get a full double bed.
In normal state trunk volume is 350 liters, but with the rear seats folded down, it increases to 1200 hp.
For its time, especially at the beginning of the issue, TagAZ equipment was very good. By default, ABS, a driver's airbag, air conditioning and electric windows and rear-view mirrors were set. If necessary, an additional pillow for the front passenger, leather upholstery and electric heating of the front seats were installed.
Specifications
Tager is equipped with licensed Mercedes engines, which are deservedly popular due to their reliability:
- petrol 4 with a volume of 2.3 liters, developing a power of 150 liters. With. and a moment of 210 Nm;
- turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel 2.6 liters per 104 liters. s./215 Nm;
- 5-cyl. turbodiesel 2.9 l, (129 hp, 256 Nm);
- in-line gasoline atmospheric six with a volume of 3.2 liters, 220 liters. With. and 307 Nm.
With the first three motors, a 5-speed manual transmission is offered. There is also a 4 tbsp. automatic - it is paired with a 2.3 liter gasoline engine, and is available as an option for 2.9 liter units.
The maximum speed of the car on a diesel engine is about 150 km / h, on a 3.2 liter gasoline engine - 170 km / h. At the same time, acceleration to hundreds is 16 seconds for the first and 10.9 s. at the second.
Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is from 10 to 16 liters per 100 km, depending on the motor.
patency
The car is offered in a rear-wheel drive version or with all-wheel drive. Herself the transmission is implemented as a part-time 4WD. On a normal road, he rides on the rear traction, but on the road, using a special key that activates the electrovacuum clutches, the front drive axle is connected.
The peculiarity of 4WD is that it works immediately, you do not need to drive several meters, as in other jeeps. A limited slip differential is installed in the rear axle in later models, which improves off-road performance.
Price
You can buy TagAZ Tager in Russia only with mileage on the secondary market at a price from 250 to 500 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the year of manufacture, engine, transmission and body variant.
Budget SUVs "TagAz Tiger" are mass-produced. As a basis, Russian designers took the platform of the Korean Ssang Yong Korando car. Despite the fact that the novelty has more than half of reliable Korean spare parts in its design, it has not received much popularity in Russia.
Design
Tiger cars have a very interesting appearance. Such an SUV will clearly attract the attention of the public and will not get lost in the gray mass of other cars. In the front there is a massive bumper with integrated triangular foglights. Above it, the radiator grill was successfully located. On the sides are round headlights and wide turn signals. However, along with their unusualness, Tiger cars are very outdated in appearance. This design was popular in the 1970s (remember the Jeep Wrangler, does it remind you of anything?), with the exception of plastic body kits and roof rails.
In profile, Tiger cars with their compactness resemble more a hatchback. Moreover, the trunk of the novelty has the smallest volume - 350 liters. This is even less than some hatchbacks. Not a single SUV and crossover can boast of such “capacity”.
Specifications
It should be noted that Tiger cars are produced in several body variations, each of which is equipped with its own line of engines. So, five-door SUVs are equipped with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower and a displacement of 2.3 liters. Three-door modifications are equipped with two diesel units. Among them are power plants with a volume of 2.6 and 2.9 liters and a capacity of 104 and 120 horsepower, respectively. Three-door Tiger cars can also be equipped with a 150 and 220 horsepower gasoline engine. As for transmissions, the buyer has no choice but a mechanical “five-speed”. The exception is AT5 modifications. They are equipped with a 4-band "automatic".
"Tiger" car: price and configuration
The cost of a Russian SUV directly depends on the configuration. In this way:
It is worth noting that all configurations are equipped with disc brakes (front - ventilated, rear - with a parking brake mechanism), ABS wheels, 3-point adjustable seat belts and hydraulic power steering.
Good news for motorists will be a variety of body colors. In total, the buyer can choose one of 6 color options. The domestic SUV "TagAz Tiger" is offered in white, beige, silver, black, dark blue and dark red.
Conclusion
Considering the cost and level of technical equipment, we can say that Tiger cars are a serious competitor for the Chevrolet Niva, but for some reason the latter remains more popular on the Russian market.
Tagaz Tager is probably the most controversial representative of the SUV class. Numerous reviews of its owners indicate that they both like it and not at the same time. Weak technical characteristics, but at the same time good cross-country ability and excellent design. Lots of advantages, but no less disadvantages. Therefore, you can add up your opinion only by looking at the photos and videos of this car.
When you first look at Tagaz Tager, you get the impression that in front of you is a true representative of the class. Impressive forms, full content and characteristic spirit inherent in such. But looking under the hood, you can find a good ten problems that all domestically produced cars face in one way or another.
History of appearance
The history of this SUV dates back to 1984, when SsangYong began producing cars for US Army soldiers, and a few decades later, Tager was produced on the basis of these vehicles, assembled in Russia at the TagAZ plant.
Taganrog Automobile Plant was opened in 1998. At that time, he did not have time to get any success, as there was a default and the company was forced to "freeze" its activities. In 1999, the first attempt was made to produce a car under the Orion series, but this action did not bring any results and failed before it even started. After that, the plant is heading for the beginning of cooperation with PSA and Hyndai. As a result, the production of cars is gradually being established and already in 2008, the consumer becomes a witness to the birth of the Russian off-road vehicle "Tagaz Tager".
Can Tagaz Tager be called an SUV?
Of course. Despite the fact that initially, it was coldly received due to the fact that in the price category in which it was announced, there were models with great potential and already proven themselves on the market. But later, the drivers still realized that there is something in this car that both women and men can like. Gradually, sales began to grow.
There were many reasons for this. Of course, the body of an SUV, which literally hit the Russian market thanks to the echoes of traditional US jeeps, which were in great demand in the market of the same name. Thanks to this design decision, the car acquired:
- Extended wings.
- Elegant yet simple front.
Thanks to the wings, all the originality of the extraordinary appearance is preserved. This solution, of course, was made by professionals who know how to combine simplicity and perfection. It was this element that did the impossible, fully justifying the hopes of consumers for the functionality and invisibility of this design solution.
The front part is a source of pride for all owners who bought this car. Most buyers in the Russian market have long been accustomed to the ridiculous patterns on the grille and the intricate shape of the headlights. The manufacturers of Tagaz Tager did not want to surprise the consumer with anything, and this is precisely what they were able to impress everyone with. The fact is that the hood has remained absolutely standard, there are no unnecessary details that distract the eye, only a classic appearance that speaks of how good the classics are.
Advice. Tagaz Tager has an increased fuel consumption, if this fact is important to you, then it is recommended to look at other cars of the same price class, which are more gentle on the amount of fuel in the tank.
Car interior trim
Throughout the decoration of the car, a tribute to the classics is felt, the most simple forms, uncomplicated patterns, but at the same time convenience is present in everything. Here is the salon, in the absence of frills, it causes only admiration. Armchairs, sheathed in leather, headrests changing height. The rear seats have removable armrests and visors with mirrors and a llama. Floor, in the cabin and trunk, velor. The doors are illuminated when opened, just like the ignition switch, cigarette lighter and, of course, the trunk. This is an extremely wise decision by designers, as the convenience of using a car is felt throughout.
The drive handle is located to the right of the driver. All interior details are made in the same color style. Factory assembly involves light tinting of all glasses. A huge plus are the mudguards with opposing coating. The trunk is small, but can be enlarged by folding the rear seats. Again, returning to the topic of convenience, it should be noted the tailgate, which opens to the left side, which allows you to load from the sidewalk without experiencing any inconvenience.
In general, the interior leaves only positive impressions, many drivers note that despite their size, the cabin is still spacious, which means it is comfortable to be. Of course, this SUV has significant disadvantages, which will be discussed later.
Vehicle characteristics
No need to expect unrealistic technical indicators or other frills from this car. You need to understand that it was created solely in order to pass where a regular car cannot pass, so we didn’t even talk about speed. , installed in Tagaz Tager, has a power of 120 hp, so you won’t be able to race on the track.
Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 16 seconds. For modern SUVs, this characteristic is too low, which does not paint the car in any way. Of course, you should not pay special attention to this parameter, since who in their right mind will need to accelerate from a standstill in an SUV. That's why he is an off-road vehicle to drive through swamps and forests.
Attention! Tagaz produces a modification of the Tager, which has an engine power of 220 hp.
If we talk about the main disadvantages of the car, then one cannot fail to note the huge fuel consumption, which will make you spend a lot of money on refueling. If you are going to drive a car every day and at the same time dream not to spend money on it, then Tager is not for you. After all, 100 kilometers of driving around the city will “eat up” almost 16 liters of fuel. This figure is simply terrifying and instantly destroys the dream of a cheap car. That is why Europeans practically do not use this SUV and prefer to use their own brands.
Price category
The biggest advantage of the Tager is its cost - 600 thousand rubles. This indicator allows buyers to purchase a really worthwhile SUV for little money, which will satisfy them in all respects, except for fuel consumption, of course. You need to understand that the car is not as good as many want, but it can easily meet the needs of motorists transporting their family.
In this price category, the Tager has practically no competitors, except for a few notable foreign-made cars. But their technical characteristics leave much to be desired. Of course, when buying, you should think about the fact that even a small car repair can result in a large amount. Indeed, today, there are not many mechanics who are ready to take on the repair of this SUV, and spare parts, most often, need to be bought from the manufacturer. All this makes car owners spend a lot of money.
Advantages and disadvantages
Car owners who have tried this car agree that before buying, you need to carefully consider the purposes for which the car is bought. After all, if you want to drive fast in cars, then this is not the option. And lovers of hunting or travel will find their ideal in Tager. In general, the advantages of the car are as follows:
- classic design of American jeeps;
- ergonomic and spacious interior;
- nice price;
- good off-road capability.
But we should not forget about the disadvantages, including:
- just a huge fuel consumption, which can negatively affect the budget of many families;
- weak, by today's standards, engine;
- a lot of noise in the cabin;
- maintenance costs, sometimes exceeding all reasonable limits;
- small trunk.
Based on the pros and cons, you can form your opinion about this car and decide whether to make a purchase or not.
For such money, Tagaz Tager is an excellent off-road vehicle, whose performance allows you to travel equally well where there are no roads, and where they are. Fuel consumption is extremely high, and parts are expensive, but usually, this does not bother drivers too much, since they have long understood that using a car is always associated with costs.
Video review of the car Tagaz Tager
TagAZ Corporation is trying to regain its market position and maintain its existence by releasing just a few models. Two years ago, the company was actually on the verge of closing, but today Tagaz Tager is on the way to improvement and renewal. An SUV with a few new interior features should win over a large number of buyers, earn some respect among Jeep fans, and sell in large enough numbers to save the business.
Of course, cars will not be bought in Russia simply out of patriotic aspirations, so it is better for corporations to offer something worthwhile to the buyer in the guise of Tager. Otherwise, we will have to return to the idea of closing the enterprise, which would not be desirable even for reasons of competition. This allows you to reduce prices for Russian cars, and also complements the range Russian jeeps , which is very pleasant to realize when studying the model range.
The appearance and body of the SUV in the 2015 model year
To be frank, the car in the photo has not changed at all. No changes were seen in either the 3-door or 5-door version, but the manufacturer claims a slight restyling. On branded photos and videos, the car looks quite relevant, dignified and expresses its readiness to conquer off-road. But in reality, Tagaz Tager turns out to be a rather outdated car that has a number of visual flaws:
- the visual price and relevance of the car are at a low level, but the SUV does not need elegance;
- the interior of the Tager is made somewhat carelessly, even if the materials are in harmony with the tasks of the car;
- I don’t really want to talk about the quality of all the little things, this is far from the strongest side of the model;
- there is very little modernity in a jeep called Tager, the car has not changed since the development at SsangYong;
- the Tagaz company has a very dubious assembly, which manifests itself on some copies of the car.
If you want to buy Tagaz Tager, it is better to take the car for a long test drive first. Judging by the reviews of the owners, not every motorist will feel good in this car. But owner reviews about Tager are just the opinions of other people. Make up your own picture of this SUV and understand how interesting it is in your situation. Perhaps it is this model of the Russian automobile industry that will cover all the needs of using transport.
Specifications and test drive TagAZ Tager
You can talk about the technical characteristics of SUVs from Russia for a long time. Jeeps are quite old, have not been updated for decades and do not provide high quality and enjoyment of the ride. Owner reviews do not stop scolding Tagaz Tager, especially for its amazing set of trim levels. The base engine of the SUV is presented with two types of manual transmissions at once, and a test drive does not allow you to understand which one is better. The main technical characteristics of the current Tagaz are as follows:
- Tager has a 2.3-liter petrol engine with an impressive 150 horsepower;
- there is also a 2.9-liter diesel power unit that produces 129 horses;
- another petrol 3.2-liter unit with a capacity of 220 horsepower is also available;
- the last engine is a modern economical 104-horsepower diesel engine with a volume of 2.6 liters;
- the automatic machine in Tagaz Tager is present only in the most powerful version with a large engine;
- all-wheel drive is presented in all trim levels, except for the base one; Tagaz offered rear-wheel drive to start.
Tiger with such equipment looks very confident among competitors. Strong units, a huge selection, but a very incomprehensible gradation of offers - this is what you will have to face when buying a Tager. The technical characteristics are quite consistent with the price of the car, but a lot of negative reviews from the owners make it very careful about the test drive process and getting to know the car in the cabin.
Options and prices
An SUV in the salons of official dealers can actually be bought quite cheaply. The basic version of the car costs 520,000 rubles. But for the money you will not get all-wheel drive, and the engine will be extremely poorly controlled by a very simple gearbox. Therefore, we can assume that a jeep is sold from 600,000. For a good unit with high power and a machine gun, you will have to pay 675,000 rubles, which is quite normal. Tiger has the following additions to the package:
- a good differential, a fairly effective all-wheel drive system of the car;
- Tager has a 70-liter fuel tank - gasoline or diesel is enough for a long trip;
- the presence of ABS, efficient disc brakes and adjustable belts increases safety;
- even in the database there is an airbag for the driver, and in other versions of the SUV - for the passenger;
- immobilizer, central locking, air conditioning, power windows are good basic options;
- height adjustment of the driver's seat and other amenities begin to amaze when studied.
So much for the price is quite adequate - this is an interesting offer. It should be noted that the Tager is not a Chinese SUV, the Russian proposal has a tolerable quality. Also in the company's offer there is a 5-door off-road version of the car with a cost of 730,000 rubles. Photos and videos with this version are filled with some more frank trust of journalists. However, the short base of the regular Tagaz Tager is also good.
Summing up
Quite good and varied technical characteristics, frankly good equipment and quite an interesting cost - such advantages of Tagaz Tager can really change the features of car promotion on the Russian market. But the success of transport is far from guaranteed. It is necessary that the reviews of the owners become more favorable to the car.
Going for a test drive with the idea of buying this car, you can find many advantages in Tagaz Tager, but also remember that the disadvantages in this car are present in full.
Surely, many have heard about the Chinese-made Ssang Yong Korando SUV, the production of which was discontinued back in 2007. But it was one of the few Chinese cars that showed excellent performance in terms of reliability and quality. Russia did not put up with the current situation and found a way out. Now the production of "Korando" has been established in Taganrog. Only the SUV is now called in a completely different way - TagAZ Tager. What characteristics and features a Russian car has now, we will try to find out. And for greater convenience, consider it in three main modifications.
Three-door TagAZ Tager with rear wheel drive
This modification comes with a five-speed gearbox (mechanics). The maximum speed is 165 km / h, in 12.5 seconds it accelerates to one hundred kilometers. Such indicators are possible thanks to the 2.3-liter engine, whose power is 150 hp. As for the consumption of gasoline, in urban conditions it is 18 liters, in suburban conditions - 10.4, and in mixed conditions - 13.2 liters.
Three-door TagAZ Tager with all-wheel drive
This model is available in three main versions:
- with a 2.3-liter engine (power 150 hp, gasoline consumption - 18 liters in urban conditions, in suburban conditions - 10.4, and in mixed - 13.2 liters, it has increased off-road performance);
- with a 2.9-liter engine (power - 104 hp, gasoline consumption - 13.6 liters in urban conditions, in suburban conditions - 8.8, and in mixed - 10.5 liters);
- with a 2.9 liter engine and a diesel unit (power more than 129 hp, gasoline consumption - 11.8 liters in urban conditions, in suburban conditions - 6.9, and in mixed conditions - 8.7 liters);
- with a 3.2-liter engine (power 220 hp, gasoline consumption - 19.9 liters in urban conditions, in suburban conditions - 13.6, and in mixed - 15.9 liters).
Five-door TagAZ Tager with all-wheel drive
This modification is equipped with a 2.3-liter engine (power 150 hp, gasoline consumption - 18 liters in urban conditions, in suburban conditions - 10.4, and in mixed - 13.2 liters)
General characteristics of the TagAZ Tager SUV
TagAZ Tager is equipped with a hydraulic brake system. In addition, it uses a vacuum booster and an ABS system. The front brakes are ventilated, but the rear ones are not. But they have a built-in parking brake mechanism. As for the steering mechanism, it is equipped with a hydraulic booster, while the steering column can be adjusted.
Without exception, all modifications fully comply with the Euro 3 standard. It is recommended to use gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95. However, even if all the above characteristics mean nothing to you, just keep in mind that TagAZ Tager is an excellent car for quite attractive cost.