Being literally on the verge of closure, TagAZ Corporation released several models at once, one of which was the new TagAZ Tager presented in 2008. An SUV with an unusual exterior, non-standard interior and good technical characteristics had to win a certain love among motorists in order to save the domestic enterprise, which, however, he successfully managed.
Exterior
"TagAZ Tager" 2017 model year, like the very first generation, has a very non-standard appearance. The front end with slightly widened wings gives the SUV a defiant and aggressive look. In the five-door version, only MT8 is produced, the other car options - MT1, MT2 and AT5 - are three-door.
Interior
Salon "TagAZ Tager" with all its asceticism is quite convenient and comfortable. Leather seats feature height-adjustable head restraints. The rear seats on the door side are equipped with removable bulbs, visors with a mirror and armrests. The flooring in the cabin and trunk is velor. When the doors are opened, the cigarette lighter, ignition switch and luggage compartment are highlighted. To the right of the driver is the handle of the drive mechanism. Spare wheel cover and side mirrors are made in the same color as the body. Five-spoke alloy wheels, sixteen-inch. The steel bumper is covered with a plastic trim. The luggage compartment is small, but its volume can be increased due to the folding backrest of the rear row of seats.
Technical characteristics of "TagAZ Tager"
The basic version of the SUV engine is equipped with two mechanical transmissions to choose from. The technical equipment of the vehicle is as follows:
- The base engine is a gasoline type, with a volume of 2.3 liters and a capacity of 150 horsepower.
- The range of power units also includes a 2.9-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 129 horsepower, a gasoline engine of 3.2 liters and a capacity of 220 horsepower, and an economical 2.6-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 104 horsepower.
- Automatic transmission is installed only in conjunction with a gasoline 3.2-liter engine with a capacity of 220 horsepower.
- In all trim levels except the base, four-wheel drive is installed. The basic version of the SUV is equipped with rear-wheel drive.
The engine line is rich and represented by good power units. The technical characteristics of the SUV are consistent with the declared value, however, the owners of "TagAZ Tager" in the comments speak negatively about the dynamics and controllability of the car.
Transmission
"TagAZ Tager AT5" is equipped with an automatic four-speed transmission. The remaining versions of the SUV are equipped with five-speed mechanics. All modifications of the car are all-wheel drive, with the possibility of activating the front axle, however, the MT1 version is equipped with rear-wheel drive.
Reduced transmission speed increases cross-country ability. High clearance of 195 millimeters and the absence of an interaxle differential increase the stability of the car. The advantage of the design can be called its maintainability and the possibility of tuning.
Brake system
The brake system is represented by disc brakes with a vacuum booster, hydraulics and anti-lock braking system ABS. Power steering makes driving easier. In the MT1 version, airbags are provided only for the driver, in all others - for passengers. Inertial seat belts are installed on the front, three-point on the back. Fog lights are equipped only with the AT5 modification.
The set of electrical equipment in all versions of TagAZ Tager cars is identical: air conditioning, door lock, immobilizer, mirror control, power windows, opening the fuel tank lid from the passenger compartment, rear window heating and steering column angle adjustment.
Prices and specifications
Official dealers offer the basic equipment of a TagAZ Tager car at a very affordable price - 519 thousand rubles. Given that this version is equipped with a 2.3-liter engine with a simple transmission, the minimum cost of an SUV starts from 600 thousand - it is for this amount that you can buy a car in a decent configuration.
The top equipment of the five-door version will cost 730 thousand rubles and includes the following options:
- Effective all-wheel drive and a good differential.
- The fuel tank of TagAZ Tager cars is 70 liters.
- For the safety of the driver and passengers are responsible for the ABS system, adjustable belts, disc brakes and airbags.
- The basic equipment is equipped with electric windows, immobilizer, central locking and air conditioning.
- A pleasant surprise is the height adjustment of the driver's seat.
Considering that the domestic automobile concern is engaged in the production of TagAZ Tager cars, you can be sure of a good quality car. The company additionally offers a five-door version of an SUV worth 730 thousand rubles. Five-door TagAZ Tager photos have been available to the general public since the presentation of the car.
Summary
Good equipment, good technical equipment, a rich package of options, coupled with an attractive price, make the Russian TagAZ Tager SUV one of the most popular off-road vehicles. Owners respond very favorably to the new model of the domestic automaker, evaluating its positive and negative sides and leaving good responses to the SUV.
SUV Benefits
- Unkillable car suspension.
- Three-year warranty from an authorized dealer and manufacturer.
- A wide range of powertrains.
- A wide selection of trim levels and additional options.
- Attractive, albeit unremarkable appearance.
- Affordable cost, especially in comparison with foreign SUVs with similar technical characteristics.
- Ample opportunities for tuning.
- Good overview of the track.
- Unpretentiousness and simplicity of design.
- Power and dynamism.
- High cross.
disadvantages
- Morally obsolete design.
- Not very spacious interior.
- The average quality of interior decoration.
- Mechanical transmission
- Weak front differential.
- Great center of gravity.
- In the five-door version, immediately after the purchase, it is necessary to adjust the doors.
- Thin metal of the sides and roof: in the event of a side fall, you will have to completely change the body, it is unlikely to be restored.
- Expensive maintenance due to the availability of spare parts from Mercedes.
- A small amount of luggage.
The production of the TagAZ Tager car was discontinued in 2014. Today, you can buy an SUV in the secondary market.