Experience in operating Tingo Vortex. Experience of using Tingo Vortex Owner reviews Vortex Tingo

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2012

For a year, in my mode (I am engaged in cargo transportation and constantly drive around the cities of central Russia), the car has shown itself to be a decent working car. It has never failed, it is very comfortable, although, due to the front-wheel drive, sometimes there is not enough cross-country ability, but, nevertheless, when I drove around the fields and ravines for many hours on the way to the south (in front of Rostov, Krasnodar, etc.) they envied me. On the road TagAZ Vortex Tingo behaves perfectly. Moderately stiff suspension allows you to enter corners at normal speed, like "on rails", and good aerodynamics contributes to gaining and maintaining cruising speed (120-140 km / h). The engine seemed to me too tight, although it is more about the CNC and the electronic gas pedal (I think if you "reflash" the CNC, it will be faster), because 132 "horses" for 1.5 tons is a very good ratio. TO 5 (40 thousand km) was a very unpleasant surprise. The fact is that TagAZ put up requirements on their cars: replacing the timing belt and three rollers (all together about 8,000 rubles) every 40 thousand km, although the same Chinese change it much less often, but nothing can be done - the car is guarantees, and therefore must be changed. What was my surprise when I looked at the removed belt and rollers, there are no cracks or any defects on them, they would calmly walk up to 60 thousand km. In terms of consumption, it turns out from 7-12 liters, depending on how you press the pedal. TagAZ Vortex Tingo is very sensitive to the quality of gasoline. The quality of the interior and exterior materials is quite acceptable for its price point, and does not look terribly cheap. Conclusion: the car is ideal for those who are constantly driving (carriers, taxi drivers). Cheap service, relatively economical fuel consumption, very comfortable long trips (I traveled from Tula to St. Petersburg in one breath, I was practically not tired, except that I really wanted to sleep), but it (as well as any other car) should be monitored in a timely manner service. Good value for money.

Dignity : driving performance. Exterior and interior. Reliability and maintainability.

disadvantages : lack of all-wheel drive. Service maintenance. Build quality.

Sergey, Tula

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

What was needed was a car that was as tall as possible, all-wheel drive (possibly front-wheel drive) and the choice fell on TagAZ Vortex Tingo. It looks like there are no changes, after all, this "Cherie Tiggo" was once Chinese, and now Taganrog. And so I bought a car for 549 thousand in the most complete set, that is, nothing else is needed. Bought in the salon, Vladimir. He came, gave the money, they kicked us out and they say, go. The box "robot" well, straight "no". I did not understand why there is no parking on it and parking only with a handbrake, in my opinion, is not so good. Further, a rear-view mirror with anti-glare - great, but an altitude sensor - who needs it, probably only for lighthouses, as well as a barometer with incomprehensible numbers. The door sills were screwed on by the crooked workers and the car was put on sale, I would pull my hands out. The back door with a spare wheel is clearly heavy and did not close the first time, I had to turn the hinge myself a little and everything is normal. When installed at the factory, the plastic lining in the trunk broke the caps and left it there, and the gap is almost two centimeters, you press it with your hand - it's okay, let it go - it's horror (you will have to put the caps yourself). In TagAZ Vortex Tingo, as they said in the salon, the onboard computer is nonsense. It only shows the instantaneous consumption and the speed at which you are driving, and the clock that no one knows how to set. You press the front windows a little, and they immediately go down, this is wrong, because on Japanese cars, on the contrary, you just pressed it a little and it went up by itself. At the plant, they obviously cheated and stole all the "Shumka", the road and the engine in TagAZ Vortex Tingo can be heard as if you are driving on the hood. Well, that's all, in principle, bad, which while I saw 1200 km away in this car. Some good stuff. High ground clearance, the stove warms, the air conditioner cools, music with a USB stick and chips on the steering wheel (plus), heated seats (front). I have front-wheel drive - let's see what happens in the winter.

Dignity : high ground clearance.

disadvantages : build quality. Noise isolation.

Evgeny, Vyazniki

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

I took Vortex Tingo in the TagAz assembly. So far, everything is fine, except for two nuances. I took the car from the dealership late in the evening, so the problems began only the next morning, when my husband and I went to register it with the traffic police and go through the TRP. We go to the traffic police and after the start of braking, we begin to listen carefully for a couple - an incomprehensible knock appeared from behind - to the right after the start of braking and with further coasting. The knock embarrassed us a lot, but they did not change their plans, they just decided to go to the salon, where they bought a typewriter and talk to local craftsmen. The car was registered quickly - an hour and a half after submitting the documents, they had already received numbers. The next stage was the trip to the TRP. And there were some adventures here. The night before, upon receipt, we checked everything, everything worked - it caught fire. TRP began to pass: brakes - in a relative order (the spread between the front and rear was written off to new pads - mileage - 50 km), high-beam plus low-beam headlights - in order, "turn signals" - in order, feet - in order, front "foglights " - OK. Well, we think we got through here too. They ask us to turn on the rear "fog light" - we press the button - no, we press the second time - the same thing, five times - not in any way. TRP not passed, they give us a piece of paper to repair the rear "fog", but it's a shame, in the evening everything worked. We leave the gates of the TRP, make a stop, the husband dismantles the hatch in the back door, does something there and lo and behold, the "fog lamp" lights up, the plug was poorly fastened. From the second call, the TRP passed (they did not even look at this ill-fated "fog", they took their word for it, for which they had a big "merci"). Mileage - 130 km. Adjusting the tailgate took more than three hours and convened a whole council of three people. The result is that the door closes the first time, although, as we were told, it will not work from the TagAz assembly of the Toyota RAV4. And the rest - the car is very happy, warm, comfortable, normal music. Soundproofing is lacking, but that's not a problem. We'll do the rear window tint and Shumka later. So "the devil is not so scary as he is painted." Good luck to everyone who decides to take the TagAZ Vortex Tingo - the car is what you need - in my opinion, the price-quality ratio is optimal.

Dignity : warm interior. Comfort. Equipment.

disadvantages : insulation. Assembly.

Alina, Moscow

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

The car came from his father when he was deprived of his license. The rear bumper was broken after an accident, to my surprise, plastic and painting were inexpensive and, including the rear case, the repair cost me 10,000 rubles. China is China. The TagAZ Vortex Tingo performs well in operation. 1.8 vs 132 hp rides not bad, but very noisy at speed. In sharp turns, it strives to roll and stand on two wheels. Abrupt maneuvers are contraindicated. LCP seems to be mediocre. The metal is thin, but there is a frame. The plastic in the cabin is oak, but no crickets have been seen yet. On the engine - in the cold starts up 2-3 times. Replacing the timing belt with a pump of almost 10 thousand rubles is expensive. In general, the car is not bad as an alternative to the Vazam. Fortunately, suspension, body and engine parts (except timing) are not expensive. And almost all Chinese cars have it. Sensors and other electronics do not fail. Air conditioning works, heating too. Lots of space. Operation for long-distance vehicles is a little boring. Traveled to Karelia, Murmansk and back to M.O. - did not disappoint, but the illumination of the devices tires. The noise of the cabin and the stuttering CD changer sometimes annoy you. To summarize: the car is an average C grade. Moderately reliable, but enough stocks. There are pluses - this is a fairly large ground clearance and small overhangs, as well as interior adjustments. There are also disadvantages - it is thin metal, poor sound insulation, taut acoustics. I will not talk about fuel consumption. Because he's decent. Conclusion - do not run to the salon and do not buy it for 500 thousand. Look for a worthy replacement for yourself.

Dignity : cheap parts. Simple operation. He eats what will be poured into the tank. Goes well in our directions.

disadvantages : China Russian assembly.

Konstantin, Moscow

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2010

I bought a new TagAZ Vortex Tingo in 2010 and I can say that I didn’t regret it. I bought it on the recommendation of a friend, who at that time had been driving Cherie Tigo for 4 years, for 510,000 rubles. There were doubts about the Chinese car industry, but I wanted a new crossover, and for this money I couldn't even buy a Focus. In general, I decided. I will not go into the details of the purchase, I left a lot of nerves in the Magnitogorsk car dealership, in which 10 out of 15 cars were broken, and no one even tried to hide it. I chose for a long time, but not in vain, firstly, the car was pleasantly surprised by a set of options. Power windows for all doors, power adjustment and heating of side mirrors, sunroof, central locking, automatic locking of all doors while driving, airbags, ABS, and many other useful things. Secondly, the car showed itself quite well in winter, which is very important for our Ural region. Started up the first time in 35 degrees of frost without problems, for the entire period of operation never let down. Thirdly, I still drive, ran 80,000 km and have not changed anything in the drive or in the engine for the entire time. I drove 3 times in Sochi, drove through the Saratov and Orenburg regions, whoever drove will understand me, thought that the end of the chassis, but no, everything is fine. The only thing is that the lambda probe flew, but I won't even call it a breakdown. Of the minuses, I will name poor noise insulation and cheap plastic in the cabin, but at the same time nothing rattles, as in all Ladas, nothing broke or fell off. The main disadvantage is that studs on wheels are constantly flying when replacing tires, the disease of all TagAZ Vortex Tingo, you have to put up with this, I attribute them to additional consumables, there are no problems with them in stores. In general, there are many more advantages, but for this money, try to find something better.

Dignity : see the review.

disadvantages : see the review.

Sergey, Yekaterinburg

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

Mileage for today is 19,000, the state of the car, as if it was 20 years old, all MOT is at the dealer, I drive carefully, I do not drive. I work as an auto mechanic myself. The very operation of TagAZ Vortex Tingo, recommended by the plant, is nothing more than a manual for the operation of ZIL 130 or GAZ 52. If you carefully read the operating manual, you will see that starting with the daily technical inspection of the car, just think about this phrase. That is, every morning you need to climb under the hood in order to make sure about the presence of oil and other fluids. About the problems: the gearbox is buzzing with novya, the dealer says - this is not a malfunction, until the gearbox dies completely, there is no need to talk about warranty repairs. The passenger's seat belt to the right of the driver does not work, also not a warranty case. THEN 2000 km the oil does not change at all. THEN 10,000 km only oil change. There is no warranty repair for this vehicle. Everything is written in the instruction manual. Pockets of rust are visible in some places on the body. The car is 8 months old. It is not known from where the dust penetrating into the trunk, if you drove onto a dirt road, is a nightmare, all the dust in the cabin, you can plant potatoes in the trunk. Winter is another story: minus 10-15 degrees - TagAZ Vortex Tingo starts up normally, -20-25 degrees - full caput. Fills candles, electronic damper sensor does not work properly. The car starts, but after 3-5 seconds. floods the candles, the motor starts to "troit". But the check doesn't burn. Dealer's answer: It's okay. Replaced candles at my expense. The warranty does not apply. The salon is assembled in the so-called clumsy way, probably collected with a blindfold. The buttons are still working, that's right. I will not lie. A similar car, but assembled by the Chinese, is heaven and earth. Ours could not even collect normally. Do not believe all the sugary reviews written by managers. They would have traveled on such junk themselves.

Dignity : No.

disadvantages : many.

Leonid, Moscow

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

I bought TagAZ Vortex Tingo in the salon of Vladimir. I came and gave the money, they kicked us out and they say, go. A box-robot of some kind, well, no direct. I did not understand why there is no parking on it and the parking only with a handbrake - in my opinion, it is so inconvenient. Further, a rear-view mirror with anti-glare is cool, but the altitude sensor, who needs it, probably only for lighthouses, as well as a barometer with incomprehensible numbers. The door sills were screwed on by the crooked workers and the car was put on sale, I would pull my hands out. The back door with a spare wheel is clearly heavy and did not close the first time, I had to turn the hinge myself a little and everything is fine. The plastic lining in the trunk, when installed at the factory, broke the caps and left it there, and the gap is almost two centimeters, you press it with your hand - it's okay, let it go - it's horror (you will have to put the caps yourself). In TagAZ Vortex Tingo, as they said in the salon, an on-board computer. It only shows the instantaneous consumption and the speed at which you are driving, and the clock that no one knows how to set. You press the front windows a little, and they immediately go down, this is wrong, because on the Japanese, on the contrary, I pressed a little and it went up by itself. At the plant, they obviously cheated and stole all the "Shumka", the road and the engine can be heard, as if you were driving on the hood. Well, that's all, in principle, bad, which while I saw 1200 km away in this car. Some good stuff. High ground clearance, the stove warms, the air conditioner cools, music with a USB flash drive and chips on the steering wheel (plus), heated seats (front). I have front-wheel drive, let's see what happens in the winter.

Dignity : high clearance.

disadvantages : a lot.

Evgeny, Vyazniki

The Vortex Tingo is a small and inexpensive crossover that was produced for only three years from 2011 to 2014. Those who want to buy a used car ask a reasonable question, what is the fuel consumption of Vortex Tingo per 100 km? The answer can only be given based on the engine size of the selected model.

Short description

The car was created for the Russian market, and its production was in Taganrog, namely TagAz. Vortex Tingo is based on the 1st generation Chinese crossover Cherie Tingo, which itself was created on the basis of the Japanese classic Toyota RAV 4. The Russian model is almost the same as the Chinese brand, there are practically no differences. Of course, the Vortex Tingo includes a few changes in the form of the bumper, grille and chrome elements.

Comparing the car with Chery, one can note the increased ground clearance, which is important for Russian roads. The salon can comfortably accommodate up to 5 people. Everything is ergonomic and thought out to the smallest detail, so it will be comfortable not only for the driver, but also for his fellow travelers. The trunk is large, but it can be further increased by folding the rear row of seats.

The technical characteristics are not very extensive, since the Vortex Tingo was equipped with an exclusively 132-horsepower 1.8-liter engine. Fuel consumption for Vortex Tingo is 7.5 l / 100 km on average, but more details on consumption later.

In the basic version, each owner gets 2 airbags, air conditioning, a good audio system, electric lifts, discs and central locks. On sale you can find a luxury version of the Vortex Tingo, which is additionally equipped with any and electric mirrors.

After a couple of years of production, the company made a restyled version, which acquired an updated bumper, optics, and a radiator grill. In addition, the rear of the car has changed, there have been major changes in the cabin. After restyling, the crossover boasts improved finishing materials, a completely different center panel, steering wheel and gear knob.

The overview of the technical parameters has not changed. The machine is also equipped with an acteco motor

1.8 liters that runs on gasoline. Its power is 132 hp, front-wheel drive... Initially, cars were produced exclusively with a manual transmission with 5 steps and a very decent fuel consumption, after a while they began to install an automatic transmission with 6 steps, respectively, the cost of gasoline for Tingo slightly increased.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption figures for manual transmission are as follows:

• The maximum speed is 190 km / h, while the fuel consumption of Vortex Tingo on the highway when driving 90-110 km / h turns out to be about 7.5 liters.
• Fuel consumption for Vortex Tingo in the city is about 10 liters.
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 8.7 liters.

If we talk about an automatic transmission, then the data on the Vortex will be as follows:

• In country driving mode, the consumption is 7.8 liters.
• Fuel consumption in the city is about 10.5 liters.
• The combined fuel cycle will require up to 9.2 liters.

In general, the Russian-made car proved to be quite good, but even the Chinese version turns out better. She has a richer choice of engines, while spare parts are easier to find, and the cars themselves are more durable. To date, you can only buy a used Vortex Tingo car, since they are no longer produced, after all, Chery won the battle.

Reading the reviews, you can see that the Russian version of Chery has many drawbacks on the part of the suspension.... For our roads, it is weak and parts quickly fail.

Despite the Russian assembly, Tingo has Chinese roots - its progenitor is the largest carmaker in China, Cheri. As part of TagAZ, the model has existed since 2008. The car enjoys some success among drivers, as it has a high-quality finish and good looks. By the way, many note the external similarity of the model with the previous generation of the legendary rav4, but this plays a role only in favor of the tingo. Moreover, in addition to the appearance, the similarity is also manifested in the possibility of using spare parts from Toyota for the vortex. In this regard, many owners prefer to use precisely Japanese parts.
Let's move on to a detailed examination of the car.

Outside and inside

As already noted, the appearance of the Tagaz Vortex Tingo is similar to the Toyota Rav4. Indeed, it is. Due to this, the design of the car turned out to be quite good. Moreover, due to the presence of typical Chinese car features in the exterior, the Tingo looks even prettier than its Japanese counterpart. Also, drivers speak positively about the fit of all body elements: the car looks soundly and of high quality.

The interior trim is also satisfactory. Of course, he does not shine with some kind of wealth, everything is quite simple and neat. Even on the very first models of the Taganrog plant, the plastic, with which the interior is trimmed, looks the same fresh and does not annoy with any creaks, falling off plugs and unwinding screws.

Finally, the Tingo's luggage compartment has a volume of 420 liters, which can be increased by folding the rear row of seats. But the folding mechanism is not strong enough, and therefore drivers recommend handling it as carefully as possible.

Engine, suspension, handling

Tagaz Tingo is equipped with just one power unit: a 132-horsepower 1.8 liter gasoline engine. The engine is equipped with either mechanics or an automatic transmission. Depending on this, the fuel consumption per hundred kilometers for the vortex is 8.5 liters and 9.6 liters (manual transmission and automatic, respectively). The engine is capable of speeds up to 175 km / h

In general, the engine is quite working, high-torque: just right for such a car. Drivers call the unit's only drawback the noise of the unit, however, it is not so much a matter of it as of the almost complete absence of normal sound insulation.

The suspension is quite soft, although the first few hundred kilometers, according to some motorists, on the contrary, it is too hard and leaves an unpleasant impression on itself.

With regard to controllability, nothing special can be distinguished here. A machine is like a machine. The steering wheel is moderately sensitive, the car responds quickly to the gas pedal, the brakes are effective. Taking into account the price component of the car, as well as the Chinese-Russian peculiarities of its production, the picture, at first glance, turns out to be good.

Now let's talk about the disadvantages

Nevertheless, even the new Tingo Vortex is not devoid of shortcomings, and according to the firm conviction of a number of motorists, it does consist only of such. For this reason, it is necessary to objectively and comprehensively study the vortex based on the experience of its direct owners in order to finally assess it.

So, the most common problem faced by most Tingo owners is vehicle vibration. The fact is that in the speed range between 80 and 100 km / h, a strong and unpleasant vibration affects the transmission of a car, the cause of which is not known for certain. Representatives of TagAZ and Cheri declare that the problem lies in the features of the driveshaft, but they do not offer any ways to eliminate the deficiency. The drivers themselves, after detecting vibration, strive not to exceed the speedometer mark of 80 km / h unnecessarily. Moreover, after a speed of 100-110 km / h, the car begins to behave somewhat unpredictably.

Also quite often there are complaints about the assembly of the Tingo. It is for the assembly, and not for the quality of the interior, which we have already mentioned above. We are talking about not tightening nuts, screws, clamps directly by the craftsmen of the Taganrog plant. But purchasing a car in a showroom saves you from having to carry out a small additional repair right after the purchase.

Along with the assembly, technical fluids poured into the car also raise questions. Many car enthusiasts were unhappy with the fact that when buying a new tingo, they were not provided with information about the filled oil and about the manufacturers recommended for use. However, the vortex has shown its unpretentiousness in this matter. But experienced drivers recommend immediately after the purchase, if we are talking about a new car, to drain all liquids and fill the containers yourself with others you know and trust.

Spare parts became the third problem: original copies are sometimes not available for sale and require 2-3 months of waiting for delivery. But the owners found a way out of this situation quite quickly: at the very beginning we said that spare parts from rav4 are suitable for tingo.

"Even if I pay two or three times more than the original spare part, I will be sure that the Japanese one will serve me much longer."

In addition to all of the above, there are also complaints about:

• fogging of headlights;
• periodic erasure of the tape for attaching the driver's airbag (cannot be fixed, only replacement under warranty);
• poor design of the rear wiper, due to which it seizes;
• failure of power windows after moisture penetrates the mechanism;
• rapid wear of factory brake columns.

Some models may have some other disadvantages, but these are already rare cases. In general, despite the presence of several negative features, Tingo Vortex is in rather high demand on the market.

"A week later I come to a car dealership, and they tell me that all the cars are sold out and there is only one left in the showroom."

Purchase

In our market, tingo is available in two trim levels: "Comfort" and "Lux". Both involve equipping the vehicle:

• anti-lock braking system;
• airbags for the driver and passenger;
• hydraulic booster;
• heated seats;
• electric windows and mirrors;
• fog lights;
• air conditioner;
• and some other elements.

"Lux" is additionally completed with:

• multifunctional steering wheel;
• parktronic;
• headlight range control;
• hatch.

With the basic configuration of the Tingo Vortex, the price is 499,900 rubles, for the luxury version you will have to pay up to 554,900 rubles.

Output

Even taking into account the disadvantages, vortex tingo tagaz is worth buying if your goal is an inexpensive, but moderately comfortable and high-quality vehicle. It will take a little tinkering with it, but it fully justifies the purchase price.

From 2010 to 2014, some of Chery's successful models were assembled in Taganrog under license. The Chinese donors turned out to be a very successful area of ​​the plant's work and created an additional line of increasing popularity for it. The cars turned out to be of high quality and presentable. The Vortex Tingo FL model was especially popular and was of great interest. This is a copy of Tigo, which has become a completely successful reincarnation of a crossover from China that is successful in all respects. We offer you a detailed review and several interesting videos that will introduce potential buyers to TagAZ Vortex Tingo.

Despite the fact that the country of origin of this originally Chinese crossover is Russia, the quality of the model turned out to be impressive. On test drives, many buyers even noticed some positive differences between the Russian assembly and the eastern one. It makes no sense to unnecessarily look at the photo of Tingo, because this Vortex car is well known to us from the appearance of the donor. The beautiful and attractive technical characteristics of TagAZ Vortex Tingo should be considered in more detail.

Appearance - beautiful photos in isolation from the Chinese donor

If we look at the car solely in comparison with the prototype, there are few differences. Therefore, we will talk more about Vortex Tingo as an authentic model, especially since the reviews of the owners confirm the individual features of the car. By the way, one of the individual characteristics of TagAZ Vortex Tingo is the character of the crossover. Among the important design features that create the impression of a car, the following aspects should be highlighted:

• the visual price of the model is clearly high, which motivates the buyer to purchase a vehicle;

• the country of manufacture is visible only by the not very common Vortex logo on the radiator grill;

• Tingo's personality is also expressed in the cabin, which is not very spacious, but very cozy;

• the pursuit of practicality has made the Vortex Tingo 2011 one of the best competitors in the market;

• despite its Chinese roots, the car is ready to defend the title of a quality crossover;

• on a test drive, you will not be able to find too bad moments in the exterior of this vehicle.

The Tagaz Vortex Tingo was one of the first vehicles of the manufacturer to make a name and fame for an entire lineup. If it weren't for the Chinese donor and the good attitude towards the original model, Tingo would have had very little chance of success. But the concern from Taganrog did a lot to promote the Vortex line in the homeland, because the car is really popular.

Important Specifications - Full Copy

The capacities and experience of the TagAZ company did not allow it to develop its own engines and introduce serious changes in the technical characteristics of TagAZ Vortex Tingo. That is why the company made the decision to leave the equipment unchanged, thus giving the future owners a good, reliable transport with a lot of important advantages. When reviewing technology, among the worthy features, such important features should be noted:

• the 1.8-liter engine produces a decent 132 horsepower, which is enough for a car;

• the Chinese automatic is a good alternative to the basic 5-speed manual transmission;

• for a test drive, it is better to take a version with mechanics, which better shows the dynamic properties of the engine;

• judging by the reviews of the owners, you should get used to the automatic transmission, but it is also dynamic;

• all equipment was produced with an eye on the price and the final model proposals of the machine.

Such a superficial overview of the technical characteristics gives an idea that the machine is quite reliable and of high quality, it performs its tasks without problems and provides a lot of important advantages. Of course, the main benefits of a purchase cannot be experienced on a small test drive. To do this, you need to own the Vortex Tingo FL and know all the details of the machine.

Price and important subtleties of the model - getting accustomed to the purchase

Of course, every potential buyer wants to buy a quality car, even with Chinese roots. But the very first test drive can slightly change your opinion about any purchase. The car should be chosen according to individual preferences, and the Vortex Tingo 2011 has many features that make the car unique and specific:

• despite the status of a crossover, the interior is quite small, there is not much space here;

• the Russian concern used cheap materials to reduce the price of the car;

• in the reviews of the owners every now and then it is said about the frequent unpleasant odor from plastic heated in the sun;

• transport controls are not made of the highest quality plastics;

• the trunk was not so big and very uncomfortably planned out.

The Tagaz Vortex Tingo is not a perfect model for every motorist. To choose a car, you'd better take a personal test drive. True, you won't be able to find a car in the salon - the plant went bankrupt last year. Therefore, you will have to do a review in the automotive market, where this model can be bought for 400-500 thousand rubles.

Summing up

The low price and good reviews from the owners often become the main motive for buying such an offer as the Vortex Tingo FL. The car does not inspire endless trust, but it does not cause any negative emotions from the first contact. It is a bit of a pity that the Russian assembly company was forced to cease operations, because the company was clearly moving in the right direction.

Today we can consider the purchase of TagAZ Vortex Tingo only on the secondary market. The purchase is complicated by the fact that the transport from 2010 could not be operated very carefully. This can damage all the expensive and important parts of the vehicle and force the new owner to constantly spend money on repair and restoration work. To avoid this, do good diagnostics before buying.

26.05.2015

Vortex Tingo has been produced by the TagAZ concern since October 2010. The model was inspired by the Chinese city crossover Chery Tiggo. Actually, this is a slightly altered Tiggo assembled in Russia. You can call it a marketing move, rebranding, since the confidence in the Chinese auto industry has not yet matured in the minds of Russians.

Tingo is a typical urban crossover at an affordable price

Why Vortex Tingo is valued

Russian cars, no matter how they are scolded in the circles of motorists, are in demand. The decisive factors when buying a domestic car were and are: relative affordability, ease of search and interchangeability of spare parts, trouble-free repairs in almost any service (and sometimes in the garage, "on the knee"!). For cars of the Vortex brand the inoffensive nickname "Russian Chinese" was fixed, since the company specializes in licensed copies of Cherry. Considering the relatively recent appearance of the Tingo SUV on the market, we can confidently say that it has found its place.

Restyling: what has changed

In the summer of 2012, a restyled version of Vortex Tingo was released. The updated crossover has become even more reminiscent of the previous version of the Japanese Toyota Rav4. However, if we consider that Chinese designers worked on the look, we should forgive them for this “similarity”. Indeed, since the invention of gunpowder, in China they prefer copying to creating an original! Although, they say, and gunpowder is not entirely Chinese! Initially, the car impresses with the fact that even in the basic configuration, the package of options included an extended power package and air conditioning. A rare representative of the domestic automotive industry can boast of the same. In the restyled Tingo, luxury notes are now clearly manifested, both in the exterior and in the interior. The optics with LEDs and the shape of the headlights are quite Japanese.

The chrome of the interior moldings of the radiator grille evokes the idea of ​​solidity and wealth, typical for cars, for example, in the UAE! The cover that covers the "spare tire" looks more stylish and ergonomic. The hood looks more prominent due to the clearly stamped lines.

Vortex Tingo: photo salon

Restyling inside Tingo touched on the finish - the materials are pretty decent, there are no extraneous sounds: grinding, unnecessary clicks. And, as the drivers note, there is no unpleasant chemical aroma in the cabin, which is often the “sin” of manufacturers of budget cars, especially those of Chinese origin. The center console has become narrower and more noble than its predecessor due to the frame with quite nice plastic. A chrome bezel has appeared on the controls for the stove and air conditioner (they are still spinning round knobs). The backlight of the on-board computer on the dashboard allows the driver to clearly see the readings of all sensors. The rear-view mirror inside the cabin was equipped with electronic "assistants": a compass, a barometer and an altimeter. Very convenient for travel lovers and just curious! The radio tape recorder remains the same as before the restyling: you can listen to CDs, radio, there is also a USB connector.

6 directions of adjustment of the driver's seat allow you to choose the most comfortable position. There is enough space for passengers in the back. The seats can be folded down if necessary. The maximum luggage compartment will be almost 800 liters! And the minimum (if you do not crowd the rear passengers!) Is more than 420 liters. For small things, niches are provided in the side doors. Well, the glove compartment, of course.

Vortex Tingo Price

Technical characteristics remained the same: V engine 1.8 liters, front-wheel drive. However, Tingo did not claim the title of "super-powerful beast", and is unlikely to be. He has a different niche, different goals and objectives.

Currently offered models Comfort (МТ4);Lux (MT5); Comfort (AT6). The range of prices is from 559,000 rubles to 615,000 (from minimum to maximum).

Used Vortex Tingo on the market ranges from 350,000 to 500,000 rubles. Depends on the year, mileage, equipment. As you can see, the car loses in price decently, but not catastrophically, considering the manufacturer.

Test drive Vortex Tingo (+ video)

A test drive of the Vortex Tingo in conditions typical for its operation (a car, let us remind you, a URBAN crossover) shows dynamics sufficient for a 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and a steady set of speed. However, the "agility" of the gas pedal, at first quite sensitive, is noticeably lost when the speed exceeds 100 km / h. Acceleration to "hundred parts" occurs in 14 seconds. The maximum speed is about 175 km / h: on the track you should remember and not "hack to death" with fellow more powerful! 1.8 liters make themselves felt, whatever one may say.

The five-speed "mechanics" provides obedience to the wheels and demonstrates good grip. But still, this does not cause supernatural emotions. Although, when compared with the "robotic" brother, I am glad that, unlike him, the manual transmission does not "think" when it is necessary to quickly get under way at the green light of the traffic light.

Cushioning, despite the use of MacPherson strut technology in the A-pillars and hydraulic reinforcement of the rear suspension, leaves much to be desired. The driver and passengers feel the unevenness of the road literally with their whole body. Also, when hitting small bumps and pits, the steering wheel vibrates slightly: not the most pleasant feelings for the driver. 19 cm clearance (clearance) will allow you to drive on curbs and other small hills. That creates an advantageous position when parking in places that are not accessible to passenger cars. But the obvious off-road is not worth experiencing with Tingo: with front-wheel drive, this does not lead to anything good. And it is not positioned as an SUV in any way.

However, a one-time test drive is unlikely to say more than the reviews of the drivers who use their "iron horse" day after day. They practically studied the merits and demerits of Tingo and share information with those who still have doubts about their choice. They also give (or ask) advice on how to solve certain problems from "fellow Tingo".

Owner reviews Vortex Tingo

Nikolay, Belgorod region

I bought Vortex in 2011, in the summer. Mileage for today over 50,000 km. I operate all year round. However, winter in our area (Belgorod) is not too harsh! He took the car as a "workhorse". The trunk paid off 100%. It transported all kinds of building materials, we travel as a family to the sea for 2 summers in a row: I put a “Thule” trunk on the rails, which is not included in the main trunk and the salon goes with us there! From the global: I replaced the fuel pipe (I broke my own fallen branches), I put the protection myself. Small things: a year later replaced the lamps in tumankah. Recently one dimension. There are no problems with spare parts in the city: either they are available. Or no more than 3 days under the order. Many complain about the rather weak "Shumka", I somehow do not pay attention. I say it again: the car is working + family. I appreciated the car, restyled, of course, it became even more beautiful, if I change it, then to it. For that kind of money, I can't buy a better one.

Alexey, Kolomna

More than satisfied with the high seating position, the spaciousness in the cabin (he and his wife are not small + we carry the Labrador to the country and back!). The trunk for the dog has become just a "home!" And despite the fact that I roll the driver's seat all the way, there is plenty of room for my teenage son (they are not midgets either!). The equipment is the simplest (I have an MT1), while the car has ABS, 2 airbags, air conditioning (!!!), heated front seats, heated and adjusted side mirrors, power windows (4 !!!), automatic door locking, tumanki, casting! What car "in the base" is ready to offer this ?! And even for "half a mile"! The handling is quite at the level, there were no drifts, it smoothly enters into the turn. I put Velcro on for the winter, but I think that for Siberia it will not be an option. Of the minuses, I note: the doors were poorly regulated (silicone help!), And the sound insulation leaves much to be desired.

Dmitry, Magnitogorsk

Bought in August 2012, from the salon. Restyle. I like the exterior both inside and outside. Outraged by the expensive MOT. On the 1st they took 6, the 2nd costs 10 tr. , refused immediately. Moreover, the similarity collapse was not included in TO. And you must do it, that is, for your own money! I posted 1.5 tr. In the cold, problems with candles loomed, they began to troit. For a short while, this thing helped: start, wait for the engine to warm up, jam, start again. But I changed it anyway, out of harm's way. Also, at -30, the camshaft oil seal leaked, did not change it at the officials, it was expensive, changed it for 2 tr in the usual service. (against 7 official ones!). Knowledgeable people advised to move the steering wheel slightly when you warm up the car in cold weather. Because the seals on the steering rack are also a weak point. The doors were adjusted at the 1st TO, they were Tingo's weak point, and they remain. Well, there is no Shumkov. I did it myself, on the service. Now I want to order "Koyabov" rear struts to increase the carrying capacity. The one that is (about 350 kg) does not suit. In general, for such a price you cannot buy anything better in this class. So, all the problems that we have are expected and completely solvable.

Sergey

The machine is economical. Before that I went to Tahoe, so, you know, heaven and earth! Well, of course, I won't compare the cross-country ability! This is not a jeep. I wouldn't even call it a "sneaker". Rather, a raised station wagon. I took a mechanic, I had unpleasant memories of the robot (my wife had been driving the Auris for 2 years, they were worn out!). The capacity is quite satisfactory. A refrigerator was transported in the trunk with the seats folded down. As for noise insulation, for that kind of money, what kind of "Shumka" can we talk about? The gas pedal is electronic, it doesn't bother me. He listens perfectly, a little "drowning", and fire! The visibility is excellent. Again, remembering "Auris", where because of the racks you can not see a pedestrian or a car because of the bend. On the track, accelerated to 180 easily. He adjusted the doors himself, TagAZ did not go away from this problem, as did Cherry himself. In general, I give Tingo a solid "four".

conclusions

Analyzing all of the above, we come to the conclusion that the Vortex Tingo car, of course, is not without flaws. But there are quite a few drivers who are satisfied with the car. Moreover, the decisive factor was and remains the price. "Odnoklassniki" Tingo more venerable manufacturers, if not compare, come out more expensive. A typical middle-class car, ready to uncomplainingly drive around the city, to the dacha, to a picnic (if the driver does not abuse the off-road). Too nervous and impressionable is not recommended, due to poor sound insulation! If you have enough composure, the problem of closing the doors should not stop. In general, the car meets expectations and the balance of "price-quality" is quite expected. Disadvantages can always be found even in a "premium" car. So the decision is up to you. And only you!