Since we can count the money, then in full, we decided and took the crossovers from "Cheri" and "Lifan" for the test. The Chinese have been convinced for a long time and, it seems, for a long time that it is more important in the market - low price, and if a cheap car also has good looks, then success is guaranteed. There is some truth in this statement, because even our people have accepted Chinese cars as affordable foreign cars. Judge for yourself: sales of Tiggo for this, not the most successful, six months amounted to a considerable 714 copies, and X60 already 3315 units - more than any of the crossovers of Ford, Honda, Subaru, Suzuki or San Yong ". The superiority of the Lifan is explained by pricing policy firms - X60 costs from 654,900 to 729,900 rubles. "Chery" simultaneously sells the previous generation Tiggo FL, creating a competitor within the brand, and Tiggo 5 brought the Ambition Line into the new series, and its ambition is manifested, among other things, in the price - 750,000-975,900 rubles.
"Tiggo" is really more modern - it looks and rides. But all these touchscreens and keyless entry, security systems and the smell of phenol we leave for routine tests. The main thing for us is the off-road capabilities of the car, which depend on the 136-horsepower engine, variator and chinese tires GitiComfort SUV 520 in dimensions 225/65 R17.
The X60, in comparison with its rival, looks like an old soldier in a fresh uniform - the latest restyling added diodes to the optics, changed the radiator grille and updated the multimedia. Lifan has everything from the previous generation: the 128-horsepower engine is unpretentious, the gearbox is mechanical, and the wheels are on more utilitarian 16 disks with Korean tires Kumho Sense 215/65 R16.
Overhangs overhangs
Geometry 0: 1
Looking at these crossovers, it's hard to tell which one is bigger and which one is higher. The streamlined shape of the Tiggo 5 conceals its size and makes the silhouette more elevated off the ground. The more boxy Lifan seems to be larger and squat. But that is why they are designers, to pass off wishful thinking, while facts remain facts. For passability, it is not the overall dimensions that are more important, but the overhangs and ground clearance... And according to these parameters, the X60 wins unconditionally. With an almost equal wheelbase, the difference in the length of the cars is almost 18 cm, which are split in half. The front overhang of the Chery is 907 mm, the rear overhang is 989, for the Lifan it is 830 and 895 mm, respectively. "Tiggo 5" is not saved by larger wheels, 19 mm radius difference does not greatly increase the ground clearance, which even according to the passport data is 163 mm against 179 for the X60.
Urban appearance
"Tiggo 5" significantly limits its ability to move on rough terrain. Once in this ditch, he simply rested on its edge, and a further rise threatened with a torn bumper, although there was enough traction of the engine and traction to the wheels
Lifan geometry
much better than the competitor. And where the "Tiggo 5" rested, the X60 drove without hitting either the front bumper or touching the thresholds. He was able to do this, however, not the first time, but this is not a problem of the body and the choice of the correct trajectory, but the low level of technical equipment of the car
Therefore, when crossing a small ravine, "Tiggo" rested against the earthen slope, as if against a wall. He could only overcome the obstacle at a cost broken bumper... But the X60 did not cause any problems with a short steep climb. The angle of the ramp was enough for him: when the front wheels rolled over the edge of the pit, a decent headroom remained under the bottom.
Rating: Cherry Tiggo 2 , Lifan X60 3
"I couldn't do it ..."
Power unit 1: 0
At first glance, the slight difference in power and traction (8 hp and 18 Nm) in favor of "Chery" is in fact not compensated for by the weight of the "Lifan", even less by 200 kg. The main thing is that the X60 does not have enough torque. Any, even the smallest obstacle on the road becomes a challenge for the engine, and you have to very precisely dose the effort on the gas pedals, catching the moment between the wheels slipping and the desire to stall the 1.8-liter Chinese "four". The very long first gear of the manual transmission and its high gear ratio are also a disservice. Therefore, on the off-road, you have to constantly half-squeeze the clutch, which at the same time slips and, of course, burns. Moreover reverse the car climbs much more willingly, so it is sometimes easier to reverse out of a trap in the form of, for example, a gentle slope with grass and moss.
A variator is installed on "Chery", so the torque is supplied smoothly and almost without restrictions. The crossover is much easier to climb up the hill and drive through the field plowed a couple of years ago. But now the sticky track becomes an ambush for him. If the Lifan engine can be spun, let go of the clutch pedal and, with the strongest slip, get out onto a hard surface, then the variator does not allow the Tiggo 5 engine to reach high revs: the gas is on the floor, and the crankshaft does not revolve above 2500 rpm.
On competitors
installed motors typical for the Chinese. Small volume, little power and torque. At the same time, there is so much space under the hood that something bigger and more powerful will fit. And the Chinese do not like diesels so valued by our jeepers.
The variator has two additional modes of operation: L does not allow increasing the gear ratio, S is intended for starting off on slippery surfaces from a virtual second gear. "Snow" is not suitable for driving in a rut, when you can leave due to the high speed of rotation of the wheels, and to use the "reduced" mode there is simply not enough moment. As in that anecdote about a horse: “Well, I didn’t do it…” All because of the same smooth operation of the variator on the “Chery” it is more difficult to get out of the way. If the transmission was focused on off-road, at least in gear ratios, then the lack of moment or the peculiarities of the variator operation in Chinese cars would be less visible.
Rating: Cherry Tiggo 4 , Lifan X60 3
Tires and emptiness
Transmission capabilities 0: 0
As we agreed, our subjects lack the slightest hint of four-wheel drive... That is, in fact, these are cars raised above the road with a conventional cross-axle differential in the front axle, which compensates for the difference in wheel rotation in turns. But in terms of off-road capabilities, it would have been better off. After all, it was precisely because of the differential that Cheri could not get out of the rut - the left wheel skidded, and the right one, which had the best grip, remained motionless. On serious off-road vehicles, blockages cope with this problem, on most crossovers - traction control system, which, receiving data on the speed of rotation of the wheels, instructs the brakes to restrain slippage. Although in the Tiggo 5 configuration, there is a counter-axle, but in a rut, either he did not have enough strength to redistribute the moment, or desire. Lifan has no electronic assistants at all.
Fatal CVT combination
and completely asphalt tires immobilized "Tiggo 5" in this harmless rut. If there was at least some hint of cross-axle blocking, at least in electronic imitation, then the left wheel could pull out "Cherie"
The ability to spin the motor on the manual gearbox
allowed "Lifan" on skidding wheels to get over the liquid track. The same maneuver with the Chery CVT is simply not available - the mechanism swallows all excess torque. But the "mechanics" conveys everything as it should be - you can throw mud at the whole car, but leave!
In addition to the relatively equal technical inability Chinese crossovers off-road, the characteristics of the tires also affect their behavior. Both are shod in completely road rubber with a similar smooth tread pattern without any hint of lugs. On a dry surface, their characteristics are very similar, but as soon as dampness appears, the GitiComfort installed on the Cherie begin to fail. They are poorly adapted for driving on wet surfaces, and even after swimming in the usual puddle on a dirt road, the car begins to drag around until the tires dry out. This means that in a wet track the wheels of the Tiggo 5 clung worse than the Kumho, which gave Lifan some advantage. But don't assume that installing off-road tires will significantly increase flotation. It is very likely that the heavy rubber and more resistance will absorb all the forces of the weaker off-road motors.
Rating: Cherry Tiggo1
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Can be better
Since no one considers these cars as off-road conquerors, no one makes special equipment for them either. The market is full of various aluminum, steel, chrome plated kits for car decoration and customization. Moreover, there is a lot of such decor for both "Cheri" and "Lifan". But among the shiny body kit, which prevents serious damage to the body and at the same time reduces the geometric cross-country ability, you can find quite useful things like protection of the engine crankcase and gearbox. Naturally, you can put the tires toothed, but almost the same size. A larger radius will not accommodate the wheel arches, and it will be even more difficult for weak motors to turn heavy wheels.
If to continue driving
The X60 lacked literally one human strength and its use returned the fighter to the ranks, then the heavier "Tiggo 5" sat down tightly and forever. To get out, I already had to resort to outside help, in this case- rival
Cold calculation
Total score 1: 1
From all of the above, one might get the impression that our subjects have failed the tests. In fact, this is not the case. Having mastered the dimensions of the crossovers and adapting to the peculiarities of controlling the thrust of the motors, I made my way on them deeper and deeper. Not all obstacles were given the first time, some even from the third, but most of them in the end we overcame. "Chery" passed them more accurately, but more efficiently, on the "Lifan" more often it was necessary to take them on the move, thanks to the greater ground clearance and small overhangs. The Tiggo had to be backed up from the outside, making sure that nothing was torn under the belly of the car. But they were driving! This means that their owners should not be accused of stinginess. Acquisition front wheel drive crossovers it is quite justified - they will take you to the dacha, parking in the forest or biting places on the reservoir. And at the same time, compared to all-wheel drive, such cars have less fuel consumption, maintenance is easier and cheaper, and the simpler the mechanism, the less often it breaks. The main thing is to understand their capabilities and be able to use their advantages. And this already depends on the driver, not on the car.
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independent, type "MacPherson", with anti-roll bar |
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Where are the points from?
Our off-road vehicle rating system is based on dry facts - data on geometric cross-country ability, all-wheel drive system and powertrain characteristics. The total is the sum of points multiplied by a factor that takes into account the off-road durability of the structure. The maximum score is 45. But the theory does not always coincide with practice, because in certain conditions different advantages and disadvantages of cars are revealed
Chevrolet niva for several years now it has been in high demand for Russian market... There are two main reasons for this: relatively low cost and excellent off-road properties. By the way, you can see for yourself if you decide to buy a Niva in Samara. The fact is that this car is sold at an extremely low price in the Samara-Auto South car dealership. However, after the appearance in Russia of a large number of Chinese crossovers, the position of "Shnivy" was somewhat shaken. In this article, we decided to compare the domestic development with two Chinese models: Lifan X50 and Chery tiggo.
Initial configurations
If you look at the 2018 Chevrolet Niva cars, you will see that the most affordable version now costs more than 502 thousand rubles (excluding promotions and all kinds of discounts). A very tempting price, especially against the background of a total rise in the cost of transport. However, we note right away that in this case there will be practically nothing in the crossover - you will find in it only the front power windows, preparation for the audio system and the central locking.
If you take the basic configuration of the Lifan X50, called "Comfort", then you can find air conditioning, lifts for all doors and even a simple audio system in it. But this car will cost you 80-90 thousand more. Chery Tiggo 2 has equipment similar to Lifan, but at the same time it costs more than 600 thousand rubles.
Medium configurations
If you look at the main sales of Chevrolet Niva cars, you can see that most of them fall on the average configuration, denoted by the letters LE. Its features include the presence of a snorkel, roof rails, air conditioning and alloy wheels... All in all, it is great for off-road driving. The cost of the car is about 540 thousand rubles.
As for the Tiggo 2, its price increases to 700 thousand rubles, but the equipment does not change much: alloy wheels, heated front seats, LED optics and other small things. At the "Lifan" medium grade is "top-end", so you can find a multimedia system, a sunroof and a rear-view camera in it, but at the same time its cost does not exceed 700 thousand.
We will not consider the "top" options for these models, as now you can give advice on their purchase. If you are financially constrained or want to support domestic manufacturer, then we, of course, advise you to take the Chevrolet Niva. However, if you have additional funds, you should take a closer look at the Chinese Lifan X50. The Cherry model seemed too expensive to us.
Are Chinese cars worth your attention, or do you still need to see something else?
It is clear that at the time of its formation Chinese car A lot of non-liquid products were produced: plastic crunched, iron rotted, and driving characteristics did not go with anything in comparison. But time passes, and the Chinese continue to work hard, and they, nevertheless, achieve success. Today, cars from the Middle Kingdom have flooded Russian roads. But not everything that is made in China is fake, and the site wants to present you with a rating of cars that can be bought.
Review and comparison of Chinese crossovers 2018
FAW Besturn X80 Specifications
The FAW Besturn X80 is an example of a self-made Chinese development, the design of which is carefully thought out. Crossover with dimensions: length - 4586 mm, width - 1820 mm, height - 1695 mm, ground clearance 190 mm.
A comfortable wide cabin for the comfortable movement of passengers does not hide the fact that the spaciousness luggage compartment far from ideal - only 398 liters.
Specifications Chery Tiggo 3
The design of this car is traditionally copied from the Japanese Rav4 in the CA30 generation restyling, the Chery company continues to plagiarize Toyota products from year to year.
Crossover with dimensions: length - 4419 mm, width - 1765, height - 1651 mm, ground clearance 190. The minimum trunk volume is declared 370 liters, but visually it seems more impressive in size.
Specifications Lifan X50
Yes, officially it is not a crossover, the officials interpret it as a station wagon. But almost all media and auto publications call it a compact crossover, thanks to its 185 mm ground clearance.
In a car with a length of 4100, a width of 1722 and a height of 1540 mm, you do not have to be like in a cage, and even behind passengers of considerable height, everything will do without discomfort. The volume of the trunk of this baby is 570 liters. What's more, the boot can grow to 1,480 liters when the rear seats are folded down.
Specifications Lifan X60
The platform for the X60 was borrowed from the Rav4. How difficult it must be for Toyota to be the benchmark. Crossover with dimensions: length - 4405 mm, width - 1790, height - 1690 mm, ground clearance 179. Trunk volume - 405 liters.
DongFeng AX7 Specifications
DFM AX7 is clearly underestimated by our consumers. Why? Perhaps due to the lack of active marketing lobbying to the masses. The DongFeng brand appeared not so long ago and still has not generated any rumors about itself. Although, at the same infamous exhibition MIAS - 2016, the demonstration area of this brand was one of the largest.
DongFeng AX7 is:
- assembly is China, and assembly here is of good quality
- galvanized body, which, you yourself understand, is important
- reliable and unpretentious engine of the PSA 2.0 alliance 140 hp
- platform from Honda CRV
- Japanese automatic transmission by Aisin with 6 steps
- quality materials at the level of European cars
- rich basic equipment
- good sound insulation
Crossover with dimensions: length - 4690 mm, width - 1850, height - 1727 mm, ground clearance 190, trunk volume varies from 565 to 1572 liters.
Prices and configurations of Chinese crossovers 2018
The Chinese have always been good because even in basic configuration provide the maximum possibilities that you will never find with other brands.
Prices and configurations FAW Besturn X80
In the domestic market, FAW Besturn X80 offers only 1 engine option with the following parameters:
- Engine 2.0 "aspirated" 142 hp, recommended consuming 92nd gasoline;
- is paired only with the "automatic" and only on the front wheel drive
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Unfortunately, there are no climate-controlled options, only air conditioning is available.
In Russia FAW Besturn X80 is offered in a single modification for 999,000 rubles.
Prices and configurations Chery Tiggo 3
Under the hood, the Tiggo 3 has a 1.6-liter 126 hp engine. - this engine is own development company Chery, that is, copy-paste did not happen here. Tiggo is available on mechanics, the price tag here will start at 697,000 rubles. But we will consider maximum configuration Luxury on stepless variator for 859 900 p. By the way, the variator was also not borrowed from anyone, Chery engineers created it themselves. The main competitor for Chery Tiggo 3 is Renault Duster.
Yes, the Tiggo rides more elegantly than the Duster, but don't forget that the Duster has four-wheel drive. Therefore, it is not at all necessary for him to be gentle in the city.
Incidentally, the Third Tiggo is still nodding when braking.
But they did not regret the iron here, this is especially felt when you open the weighty hood lid.
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Base price 2018 starts at 659 900 r. Lifan offers us one version of a 1.5-liter engine with a power of 103 hp, but you can already choose the transmission for yourself - a mechanic and a variator are available.
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LUXURY on mechanics 18 y.v. will cost 699,900 rubles, on the variator - 739,900 rubles. All prices do not include discounts and benefits, although they are on the official website of the Avtoliga company.
Prices and configurations Lifan X60
Under the hood, the Lifan x60 has a 1.8-liter engine and a capacity of 128 hp. X60 is available as a mechanic, the price tag here will start at 739,900 rubles. But we will consider the maximum configuration of LUXURY on a continuously variable variator for 979 900 rubles.
| Total: 739,900 RUB | Total: 979,900 RUB |
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Here, the basic equipment is very poor, but it is not possible to order it from the factory. The next STANDARD configuration is more popular, where the equipment becomes adequate.
DongFeng AX7 prices and configurations
There is again only one engine option - this is 2 liters of 140 hp. on a 6-speed automatic or mechanics. The mechanics starts at 990,000 rubles, the maximum speed on the machine will cost 1,279,000 rubles. Yes, not a little in both cases, but what do the Chinese offer for this money:
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In both cases, you get a very high quality and optional full car, and if we consider that this is the only crossover on an automatic transmission, then the choice in its favor is made by itself.
Rating of Chinese crossovers 2018
We made the rating of budget crossovers, relying not only on our personal feelings, but also on the opinion of real owners, whom we carefully interviewed and asked to highlight all the shortcomings. Then we compared the words of the happy owners with the opinion of the testers of the site team, and after that we made an honest and independent rating.
FAW Besturn x80 - 5th place
According to the owners' reviews, this device scored 2 points out of 5. The disadvantages, as it turned out, are not so few. The engine power is not enough for the weight of 2,035 kg, which is why you will never get proper acceleration on this car.
The box works controversially, it takes a long time to get used to it due to the fact that it behaves periodically according to its own will, and not according to your will. The car has very large rolls and, as a result, rolls over in all corners.
But that's not all, visibility is poor, wide racks interfere, parking is inconvenient. A problem with spare parts and a very long wait. Yes, outwardly he is attractive, but not yet worth the money.
Chery Tiggo 3 - 4th place
According to the owners, this device scored 3.5 points out of 5. But we took away another 0.5 from it. The variator is terribly dull, it's just scary to overtake. The second significant disadvantage is the lack of sound insulation. The multimedia system is adapted only for English and Chinese, that is, a Russian citizen cannot read anything on the display in Russian. And the seals do not fit tightly to the doors, and to be honest, they do not fit at all.
Lifan X50 - 3rd place
Based real reviews owners and our observations - the rating of the baby X50 is quite high, 4 out of 5. Why did not it hold out? Because the soundproofing of the wheel arch liners is vital for him, he, like any "Chinese", is noisy. There is little overhead space for rear passengers, but when you buy a car of this size, you are ready for it.
Lifan X60 - 2nd place
According to the owners' reviews, this device scored 4 points out of 5. Yes, in the X60, the plastic is unevenly fitted in places, you need to be prepared for this and possible crickets, and the X60 is not informative instrument cluster, it reads badly, plus, you need to monitor the state of the paintwork. I would like to tighten it up. Otherwise, it is a spacious and unpretentious device.
DFM AX7 - 1st place
According to the owners' reviews, DFM AX7 scored 4.5 points out of 5, and only because the owners can be counted on one hand. If you do without unnecessary nit-picking, then this is an absolutely normal crossover, also in a complete set, as not every premium has.
Afterword:
Mistrust in Chinese manufacturers is gradually becoming a thing of the past, thanks to which their products are increasingly winning the hearts of Russian consumers. The reason for this is getting the same premium features and packaging as the established brands. At the same time, there is no need to overpay for the "name" of the car - the buyer gets what he expects. But as soon as they start to raise the price tags, they will have no place in our market. That is why Geely left Nizhny, Haval and the once promising Zotye did not take root.
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For the first time, I saw the X70 in concept status at the Shanghai Motor Show 2015 - that prototype in no way resembled the current production model either in size - the exhibit was much larger, nor in design - the exterior was dominated by the features of a brutal SUV. With the elaboration of the design, it was also rather weak, which I was convinced of by looking under the bottom: the most ordinary plywood frame on two axes appeared to my eyes! I paid tribute to the ingenuity of the Chinese, but since then - both in Beijing and in Shanghai - I have been constantly studying the underside of the machine. So, having received a new X70 for the test, which has been sold in my homeland since the end of last year, I could not resist - it seems like a real one, you can go!
Lifan X70 has already been appreciated by our compatriots: not least due to the low price, every month it finds its customers 400-500 cars - an indicator completely unattainable for any other Chinese car in Russia, including Chery Tiggo 5, the peak of sales of which so far falls in April, when 168 people chose him. As usual, rivals attribute the success of Lifan not only to the price, but also to a disproportionately wider dealer network, however, in the case of the X70, of course, the matter is also in the car itself, which bypassed several competitors in one fell swoop.
Cast iron and plastic
Lifan X70 Luxury
1,059,900 rubles
In those days, when the X60 crossover was designed, which lifted Lifan to the top of its segment in Russia, the Chinese from Chongqing actively spied on Toyota, they did not hide it and tried to copy everything from individual nodes to cars in general. For example, the 1.8-liter LFB479Q engine was copied from the Japanese 1ZZ-FE, and all the nuances were taken into account - for example, the aluminum cylinder block.
Meanwhile, when developing the X70, they decided to rely on own strength supported by brains from Ricardo: the cylinder block of the 2.0-liter LF483Q engine is already cast iron. However, it may well be that its main drawback is the need for AI-95 (Chery Tiggo 5 gladly accepts the 92nd), but this does not stop buyers so far. Meanwhile, as it turned out, the new X70 is even a hundredweight heavier than its predecessor! Alas, this is a typical sign of the developing car industry of "third countries": China is still going "there", but the rest of the world is already "back".
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However, let's not be so strict, because for a fair number of Chinese manufacturers today (or, more precisely, for almost all) the main thing is to rise above themselves, and both of our today's competitors keep this line. I remember how the year 2012 took on test drive Lifan X60: when entering the first active turn, the anti-lock braking system light came on, on the same day the electric drive of the driver's door window regulator failed, then something rustled and melted - in general, I handed over the car ahead of time. The current X70, of course, is no longer the same, although ... For some reason, the right USB port did not work on our test specimen: it did not want to read a flash drive or charge the phone - although it was under it that the battery charging icon was drawn. However, the matter was limited to this misunderstanding.
Unlike its predecessor, the X70 boasts an excellent study of the exterior and interior elements, although the developers still suffer from some student redundancy. Why, say, in the rear bumper skirt there are decorative plugs that resemble two exhaust pipes, or a line of thick thread on the center panel, as if sheathed in expensive leather? No, no, all this is plastic - both thread and leather. True, it now looks just enchanting, especially when combined with a hefty display of the multimedia system, which simply surprises with its simplicity and intuitive control, restrained color solutions and adequate ergonomics. I just want to exclaim: “It would be nice to stick such a screen in Lada XRAY too!”. And the composite panel of silvery plastic that extends across the entire width of the cabin and imitates brushed aluminum ?! At the joints, of course, it is clear that this is not any aluminum, but still ...
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Chery Tiggo 5 has been in production since October 2013, and during this time it even managed to undergo a restyling procedure. Since this car is older, there is probably nothing surprising in the fact that its SQR484F motor also has a cast-iron block, no, as well as in the fact that it is, again, a hundredweight heavier than its main competitor, the X70. And 1,612 kilograms of curb weight is frankly a lot. This is how much mid-size crossovers from world manufacturers now weigh - of course, in a version with front-wheel drive. The arrow on the scales clearly indicates that suppliers, even the best of them, are far from everything. You can buy gearboxes, a power system, and even the entire box, however, minimize the thickness of the body metal without sacrificing, say, the level passive safety, the Chinese cannot yet.
By the way, about the suppliers. As you know, Chery produces its own CVTs, for which the Wuhu Chery Transmission company was created back in 1997. Later, it became part of the Zhejiang Wanliyang consortium, which now makes a CVT for the Lifan X70 - recall that the company from Chongqing previously collaborated with the Belgian manufacturer Punch. Meanwhile, despite the single address for sending the variators, they are different in design, and give different shades of consumer properties of Lifan X70 and Chery Tiggo 5.
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Under the hood of Chery Tiggo 5 there is a variator of the usual design - with a torque converter. "Bagel", of course, better to smooth overload than a package of wet clutches in Lifan, however, and discs can turn, which, in fact, is the whole calculation.
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With parity in "horses" and traction - both motors develop 136 hp each. - the heavier Tiggo 5 rides much more fun, but only when compared to the X70. Interestingly, the Tiggo 5 does not have a "normal" operating mode. power unit: Eco mode is on by default - the green icon on the instrument panel is lit. On the central tunnel there is also a button "Eco", by pressing which, you can put the engine and variator in Sport mode. In the technical department of Chery, they say that, being in "sporty condition", the engine runs at rpm in the region of the maximum torque. Meanwhile, in practice, the driver will hardly feel the difference, since the logic of acceleration in both Eco and Sport is identical: if you do not take your foot off the gas and do not release the pressure on the pedal, then the tachometer needle regularly dangles in the range of 5,500-6,500 rpm. / min and will hang there until the driver takes his foot off the gas.
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The only difference is that in "sport" the motor picks up speed a little faster. In general, dosing traction on the Tiggo 5 does not give much pleasure: the engine reluctantly, lazily, or even after a pause, reacts to the driver's wishes. I note that the CVT in the Tiggo 5 is much less noisy than I expected, especially compared to the box of the Arrizo 7 sedan, rejected by our market.
Percentage, degrees
The driver of the Tiggo 5 also has a manual mode at his disposal, which allows him to cycle through the conventional steps. It also does not add any special dynamics to the car, including on the highway. And even with a long descent from the mountain, this program, by and large, is not needed, because there is a good old letter L. ratio, the electronics constantly keeps the motor in the mid-speed zone - the deceleration is confident, the hand does not reach the selector, and there is no need for constant work with the brake pedal.
Displacement 1 988 cm3
Power: 136 hp at 5 800 rpm, Max. torque: 178 Nm at 4,200-4,400 rpm
By the way, the brake setting in the Tiggo 5 is very specific. If you don't accelerate in the city, the first third of the pedal travel is enough, the second third is for some reason very light, and the third is, on the contrary, very hard. This can confuse the inexperienced driver, and for reckless drivers, a hint: the Tiggo 5 requires shock braking like no other compact crossover.
As for the Lifan X70, it is not at all aimed at "extremism" - its brake pedal is relatively soft, and at the same time comfortable with an even characteristic, acceleration is even more leisurely than that of the Tiggo 5, and the engine should only be released when typing in the dynamics of the gas pedal, does not remain hanging at medium speeds, like in the Tiggo 5, but immediately drops to about 1,200 rpm. It is interesting that the same story happened with its predecessor - X60, and I even made a request on this occasion - I thought wet clutches would open, revs dropped, and then the electronics gave a small load to the motor, making the gear ratio as high as possible ...
In fact, almost everything is so, with the exception that the multi-plate clutch does not open. This, of course, is super-economical - in the city, the X70 completely breaks the rival in terms of fuel efficiency, but this affects the dynamics, to put it mildly, not in the best way, because after each gas discharge, you have to spin the engine again. However, the driver of the X70 can be advised to first turn on the L mode at the start, then, when the speed reaches 50-60 km / h, "release" the variator, but in no case take his foot off the gas.
And again we return to the letter L, but this time on the Tiggo 5, and again remember that the Chery CVT has a torque converter, but the Lifan does not. This gives an interesting feature of Chery: in normal mode, the "donut" is blocked only when a speed of 30 km / h is reached, but if you switch the selector to L mode, the electronics excludes it from work already at 15 km / h. This knowledge will help the driver to make the most of the potential of the transmission, not only when driving uphill and downhill, but also on difficult terrain. Here, the presence of a torque converter in itself is an advantage: it will not allow you to overdo it with traction and rip the wheels into slipping. But the Lifan driver will have to rely only on his off-road driving skill, although I would advise him to drive off only on dry primers and not tempt fate.
The fact is that the Tiggo 5 has one indisputable advantage - a larger climbing angle, which, however, “floats” depending on the version of the transmission. In the version with a manual gearbox, it is 35% (19 degrees), but on the variator it is already 42% (22 degrees). And what about Lifan? Alas - only 30% (16 degrees). A lot or a little for Chinese front-wheel drive compact crossovers? Let's remember that the big and mighty - at least in appearance - Haval H9 has this indicator ... only 26.5 degrees. How many European or Japanese off-road vehicles, to which the "Chinese" are so drawn? Yes, many have had 42-45 degrees for a long time ...
What is the bottom line?
So, we state that the Tiggo 5 with its more "condo" and frankly outdated interior still has advantages in field driving over the Lifan X70. Lifan X70, in turn, could unconditionally, at least within the framework of this pair, determine the leader of urban driving, if not for one circumstance.
Displacement 1 971 cm3
Power: 136 hp at 5 800 rpm, max. moment: 180 Nm at 4 300-4 500 rpm
With dynamic acceleration and partly with intensive braking, the new X70 exhibits an extremely unpleasant feature: the car just strives to jump off the straight line - the steering wheel convulses in the driver's hands. In Lifan X60, this feature was not so clearly developed, and in the competitive Tiggo 5, although it is noticeable to the “naked” eye, it still has practically no effect on the impression of the car's handling.
Interestingly, the Tiggo 5 also has different drive shafts to the wheels (in the sense - without an intermediate support), but the steering wheel does not beat during acceleration. At the same time, we note that the Tiggo 5 has an electric booster on the variator version, and the X70 has a good old "hydrach", which should smooth out at least a little ...
And here is the opposite situation for you - the work of the front suspension. The settings of the elastic elements of both rivals leave much to be desired, but if you look at the matter from the perspective of city driving, the Lifan X70 gives you where better comfort when moving single irregularities. However, he is not sinless either: if you gape, do not drop the speed below 30 km / h, and on a bumpy policeman he will shake so that his hand will inevitably reach for the Internet: has not the precious Lada released some SUV in the compact class? No? Ay-ay-ay ... By the way, the design of the dials of the Tiggo 5 looks very much like a "Zhiguli" one ...
In general, one could creak at the expense that both rivals steering column not adjustable in reach, and the tilt range is very small, that the X70, even in the richest configuration, does not have climate control, that the Tiggo 5 has an absolutely hellish sound of the speaker system (the X70 sound, oddly enough, is quite decent) - in short speaking, each of us will find a lot of disadvantages in the "Chinese" ... But there are also advantages: both rivals rear suspension- independent, and in the second row it does not shake so much. Yes, it is not as perfect as that of the Europeans, but independent ...
In short, when they say that Chinese automakers to “normal” car concerns, “like to the moon,” in no case should forget that half of the way has already been passed ... Another thing is that the remaining segment will be a hundred times more difficult to overcome.
Lifan or Cherie?
When it comes to a car for 600,000 rubles, only budget sedans, including cars of domestic production. But finding a person who would be completely satisfied with such a purchase is not easy. The fact is that such cars do not offer much comfort, they are too small, not very powerful, they leave very little traction for overtaking and have other obvious limitations. For these reasons, many buyers are constantly looking for more suitable options... Chery Tiggo 2 may well be such an option. You might argue that buying Chinese cars is not the best solution. But at the present time, this statement is already worth questioning and checking for justice. Some Chinese cars serve just fine and do not cause any problems to their owners. Tiggo 2 is one of these models, which is built on the well-known and proven Bonus platform.
It is impossible to say that the machine is technologically advanced and new. You will not find anything supernatural in this model, especially when buying a car in basic configuration. But in general, even this cheapest version has everything you need. The Chinese have ceased to integrate absolutely all technologies, indiscriminately, into their cars. Especially the Chery corporation began to follow its new products very closely. New car full of unexpected features that we'll take a look at today. It is interesting that the corporation has high hopes for this model, since the class of compact crossovers in Russia is quite well bought. But there are not so many worthy representatives in this class. We are talking specifically about subcompact small cars based on the B-class platform. Let's take a closer look at what the Chinese offer us.
Exterior and interior of Cherie Tiggo 2 - main features
Interestingly, in the official model line Tiggo 2 is listed as a hatchback. But in fact, this is a natural SUV with a typical appearance for this particular segment. The car has a beautiful design, it is perfectly tailored and does not betray its Chinese origin at first glance. However, many interesting solutions still speak of the corporate moments of the Chery corporation. Interesting solutions for the style and appearance of the model are as follows:
- the front of the car is completely original, it does not even repeat the main features of the Tiggo 3 and Tiggo 5 models, but something painfully familiar is always present in it;
- the optics are beautiful, modern, looks optimal in combination with the shape of the bumper and the radiator grille, but taillights strongly resemble the Bonus of the previous generation;
- the freshness of the look is not enough, but the youthful and stylish design is provided with many features, in general, everything looks quite harmonious, even if there are questions about modernity;
- simplicity reigns in the interior - this is a great new feature for a Chinese car, which did not exist before, and this simplicity pleases the eye and makes driving a car a real pleasure for the driver;
- the ergonomics of the cabin are much better than in any other car from China, and this pleases in terms of long trips, as well as long travel in city traffic jams.
Everything is thought out in the car, there are no problems that can become unpleasant moments in operation. Excellent interior materials become a pleasant environment for the buyer. It is interesting that many moments are repeated with the older models of the company, but the interior looks very fresh and unusual. There are practically no similarities with the Chery Very (Bonus) hatchback, from which this small SUV was created.
What's under the hood of Chery Tiggo 2 - an army of Chinese horses
The Chinese have always paid Special attention appearance and farce in their cars. But it didn’t come to technology. The manufacturer spent all investments on design, decorations and finishing materials, while the engineers proceeded from the remaining budget. In Tiggo 2, the situation has not changed too much. Under the hood of a quite nice and modern SUV, there is nothing surprising and ultramodern. However, the characteristics cannot be called negative either. Here are some important features:
- a 1.5 liter engine is the only option for your operation, this engine turns out to be quite acceptable, but does not surprise with its 106 horsepower;
- the engine is aggregated mechanical box 5 steps, as well as automatic, the drive in the car can only be front, in this the machine repeats the configuration of the donor hatchback;
- there is very little power to overcome many obstacles, since the car body is heavy, and the lack of technological changes in the box leads to the idea of its fragility;
- the control system also did not change too much, having got the SUV from the donor, but in general it works fine, without creating any serious problems with the operation of a car;
- the suspension is energy-intensive, it feels bumps, but minor road troubles are smoothed out good wheels, however, the rubber will have to be replaced with a more worthy one.
First impression of technical characteristics the car is not very bright. The colorfulness is reduced by only 106 horses. Of course, I would like to see more powerful options for equipping the SUV, since this is a car for a wider range of exploitation. But on the whole, the transport turned out to be worthy in terms of its parameters and capabilities. It is interesting that experts do not comment too negatively on the technology of the novelty, which falls out of the usual patterns of behavior of journalists in the automotive world.
First impressions - should you take the Tiggo 2?
A test drive opens your eyes to a lot. First, you understand that the Chinese have long ceased to be worse than those Koreans in terms of the build quality of the car, its worth of behavior on the road. The driver gets a certain amount of pleasure from driving the Tiggo, despite the lack of great power and immense comfort. The automatic, of course, is too stringy and takes a lot of power from an already small engine. But on the handle, the car is very good. The main advantages are as follows:
- there is a lot of space in the cabin, there is no feeling that you are driving in a hatchback, everything works just fine and functions in accordance with the wishes of the buyer;
- the equipment is quite decent, the control of all functions is as simple as possible, it is pleasant to be in the cabin, there are no extraneous odors, except for the aroma of a new car;
- everything is done soundly, the assembly is very good, and the important principles of modernity are fully preserved in the car, this gives even more pleasure from the operation of transport;
- the machine is controlled perfectly, there are no complaints that the car does not hold the road well, these are average statistical indicators that are not inferior to most competitors;
- there are no complaints about the suspension and brakes, there are no problems in terms of the adequacy of the car's behavior in real road conditions, and this is very pleasing when driving.
You get from chinese car even more than you expect. After all, it is after the test drive that most car sales are made. To understand all the changes in the Chinese automotive industry, you just need to take the car for a test drive. Most likely, you will feel completely different possibilities and will be able to make sure that the machine is simply great. Especially when you consider its cost and other features.
Competition - What Important Rivals Will Hinder Sales?
Tiggo 2 sees not so many potential competitors in its class. But in the coming years, the list of contenders may grow significantly. It's not just about domestic expansion lineup crossovers, but also about Koreans advancing into any competitive market. Also, representatives of the German school of car production drew attention to this class. Today, among the rivals of Chery Tiggo 2, the following representatives can be distinguished:
- LadaX-RAY - domestic production and quite intelligible technologies, as well as the price of 600,000 rubles for the base, make Lada quite a worthy rival. It will not be easy for the Chinese to cover the advantages of the domestic crossover.
- RenaultDuster- proven and fully prepared for all the challenges Russian roads the SUV from the French brand is really good. At a price of 630,000 rubles, it can provide real benefits in terms of quality and functionality.
- LifanX50- it is likely that the rivalry will go with compatriots. Lifan offers quite an interesting version of the crossover for 600,000 rubles with excellent technical parameters and 2 main tasks similar to Tiggo.
- GreatWallM4- do not forget about Great wall, the company is worthy of attention in this class as well. Crossover M4 promises good quality, unusual design and more possibilities a natural SUV, not just a big hatchback.
- HyundaiCreta- at its cost of almost 800,000 rubles, the Korean actually drops out of the list of rivals for a Chinese car, but it may well become a competitor in terms of technical capabilities... Perhaps you are not looking at cost.
Should the list of contenders continue? In this class, he is really huge. The Chinese company considers design and reliability to be its most attractive advantage. And in these aspects, there are more interesting representatives of the class. However, each product has its own buyer. So Chery Tiggo 2 will be able to find its buyer and get really interesting sales opportunities in the Russian market.
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Summing up
There are many opinions for and against Chinese cars. You can find these opinions on forums, talking to experts, reading magazines and reviews on the Internet. But in the end, the choice depends only on your decision. There is opposition for Chinese cars, but there are other experts who consider these cars to be optimal. The only problem that should be considered when buying a Chery Tiggo 2 and another car of this corporation is a fairly rapid decline residual value... However, few buyers of a Chinese car see this purchase as a profitable investment.
If we compare the cost of many other representatives of the crossover class, then Chery turns out to be a completely high-quality purchase. With a new car, you will benefit from a number of benefits in terms of quality, ride feel, excellent understanding of reliability, and more. important parameters... For the same money, buy another decent car the market for new cars is not easy. The official base price of the Tiggo 2 today is 600,000 rubles. But the manufacturer declared different price tags for the cars when they entered the market. It is possible that the cost will soon become higher, and then this car will simply fall out of the competitive carousel. What do you think of the new product from China?
