Sales market: Russia.
Tager, with the exception of UAZ jeeps, is the most affordable full-fledged SUV on our market. And it doesn't matter that this is a licensed copy of the Korean SsangYong Korando. The latter was created according to all the canons of the now forgotten genre. Spar frame, one-piece rear axle, front double wishbone suspension, four-wheel drive with Part Time scheme and lower row. Now such a set can be found either in specific models, or in rare large and expensive SUVs. Korando has had it since 1996, Tager since 2008. Recall that in 2007, a Russian company acquired equipment and rights for the industrial assembly of an off-road vehicle. “As a gift” to the Taganrog twin, along with the chassis, all-wheel drive transmission and gearboxes (5MKP and 4AKP), engines also got. Petrol 2.3 l (150 hp) and 3.2 l (220 hp), as well as diesel 2.6 l (104 hp) and 2.9 l (120 hp) ). Most of the modifications are equipped with a manual transmission, and only the most powerful 220-horsepower engine is offered with an “automatic”.
The main difference between Tager and SsangYong is a five-door body, which is produced in Taganrog together with a three-door one. The equipment is typical for the 90s, that is, no newfangled electronics. The practical interior, of course, does not look modern, but the dashboard of the car is quite informative, all indications are easy to read, the control unit on the center console is functional and, for greater convenience, is supplemented with a deep niche for storing small items. Below it is another niche with a tray and two cup holders, there is also a tray for small items above the center console. The plastic lining of the interior is practical and easy to clean. The basic equipment of the Tager includes power steering, adjustable steering column, standard power accessories (power windows, heated and electrically adjustable side mirrors), immobilizer, air conditioning and central locking with remote control. In more expensive equipment, the car will offer a CD player with 6 speakers, leather upholstery and heated front seats.
Under the hood of the TagAZ Tager, you can find power units of various sizes and capacities, both gasoline and diesel. All are manufactured under license from Mercedes-Benz. The starting 2.3-liter "16-valve" petrol with multi-point injection produces a maximum power of 150 hp. (at 6200 rpm) and 210 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm). Another common option is a 3.2-liter gasoline inline six-cylinder engine. It has a power of 220 “horses” (at 6500 rpm) and 307 Nm of torque (4700 rpm), which allows Tager to gain “hundred” in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 170 km / h, while as for the basic version it is 12.5 sec. and 165 km/h respectively. Installed on TagAZ Tager and diesel "four" - a volume of 2.6 and 2.9 liters. They are more modest in terms of power (104 and 120 hp), but they have quite decent traction (216 Nm and 256 Nm), on average, they are content with 8.7-10.5 liters of fuel, while gasoline ones consume in the combined cycle 10.2-15.9 l / 100 km. The volume of the fuel tank for all versions is 70 liters.
As already mentioned, the Tager contains design solutions that are classic for an SUV. Among other things, the car is equipped with hydraulic power steering and disc brakes front and rear (front ventilated). The part-time 4WD transmission can only be used on slippery roads; on dry pavement, only rear-wheel drive can be used. The front wheels are switched on with the help of electro-vacuum clutches, the electronics also control the downshift. The size of the body differs depending on the number of doors. The five-door Tager has a length of 4512 mm, the three-door - 4330 mm. Wheelbase - 2480 or 2630 mm. Tires 235/70 R16 became the standard for an SUV, a full-size spare wheel is mounted on the tailgate. The luggage compartment itself has a volume of 350 liters, it can be increased to 1200 liters by folding the rear seat back (it is divided into two equal parts), thus forming a flat floor.
Despite the outdated design, safety requirements have not been forgotten. As standard, the TagAZ jeep has stiffeners in the doors, a safety steering column, three-point belts, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a driver's airbag, and a passenger airbag was also offered for a surcharge. There are no data on crash tests of the car.
TagAZ Tager aroused great interest among buyers due to its low cost. The main advantages of the model are excellent cross-country ability, good dynamics, high maneuverability, comfortable interior and good equipment. Among the minuses, owners often name a tendency to "goat", high fuel consumption, a small trunk. Another disadvantage manifests itself on the 3-door version with the most powerful engine - the combination of high traction and a short base entails a tendency to skid. Full-time permanent all-wheel drive would not hurt here (which Korando 3.2 AT offered in the original), but the Tager is deprived of such pleasure. Although on the Internet you can find a solution to this problem by craftsmen by partially replacing the nodes. There are also disadvantages due to the build quality: not very clear gear shifting (especially when switching to a lower one), problems with the paintwork and insufficient corrosion protection.
Read completelyTagAZ is a major Russian car manufacturer. The main plant is located in the city of Taganrog. The company started its work quite recently - in 1998. It was planned that its production capacity should be able to cope with the production of 180,000 cars per year. The first significant step in the development of this brand was the beginning of joint work with the Korean concern Hyundai. The collaboration resulted in the first Hyundai Accent cars that the world saw in 2001. After 3 years, the company mastered the production of the Hyundai Sonata business class sedan. In 2007, the production of the Hyundai Santa Fe Classic crossover begins, and a year later, the Hyundai Elantra XD, a C-class sedan, begins. In addition, the direction of production of commercial vehicles gradually developed. To date, the range of machines manufactured at the plant has expanded even more. TagAZ still assembles several Hyundai models, as well as "own" models of SUVs and cars, which are also licensed and were previously produced in Korea under the SsangYong brand and in China under the Chery brand.
Preparing this material was more difficult than usual: most of the official dealers of TagAZ took up all-round defense, not wanting to share information. But you can’t hide an awl in a bag - all Tager’s sores are well known and actively discussed on the Internet. Both Korando and Tager are built on proven Mercedes units and really look like two drops of water. But not from the point of view of reliability, which we'll talk about today.
TRANSITION
The most painful topic for owners of "taggers", known from the very beginning of the release of the model, that is, since 2008, is the useless reliability of a manual gearbox on cars with gasoline engines ( ZR, 2010, No. 8 ). Driving with such a box is often unsafe.
Say, if you need to shift to a lower gear in order to slow down the engine, you will face a difficult task: the lever will hit an invisible obstacle due to the difference in shaft speeds, which is the fault of the synchronizer, which does not cope with its duties, more often second or third gear. If you still manage to turn on the gear, the unpleasant crunch emitted by the box discourages the desire to even touch the lever. It’s easier for those who own the old tricks - re-gassing and double clutch release, but mastering them on a modern car, which was also bought for a lot of money, is hardly acceptable.
The owners demanded that the dealers replace the unit. And they were not ready. Why dealers, TagAZ itself got into a difficult situation: a separate workshop had to be allocated at the plant, where 183 failed boxes were repaired in the first nine months - almost every fifth! They changed the synchronizers of the second, third and fourth gears complete with clutches, but often this did not help: the repaired unit soon began to crackle again.
Some owners have had the box changed four or five times! In the meantime, TagAZ, unable to cope with the repair, came up with the idea of depriving the owners of the guarantee due to allegedly improper operation of the car: they say, you should not change gears at speeds above five thousand. But there are no such restrictions in the instruction manual, so the case sometimes went to court. As a rule, the decisions were in favor of the owners - of course, at the cost of frayed nerves. In fairness, we note that the plant recognized the defect as massive and even publicly apologized to the owners.
After all, TagAZ was also held hostage to the current situation, since SanYong hid the scale of the problem and was in no hurry to solve it. It seems that the agreement between the enterprises did not provide for any sanctions in the event of the supply of defective components. The Koreans took advantage of this: according to rumors, in order to reduce costs, they transferred the production of some units, including gearboxes, to China. An indirect confirmation of these rumors is the fact of the disappearance of the Korean markings from the crankcase.
As it turned out later, it was not only the synchronizers, but also the misalignment of the shafts. This defect was learned to eliminate at one of the firms in Yekaterinburg. There they remove all the stuffing from the box and, having assembled the parts of the crankcase, process the bearing beds in one go. And in order to fix the outer ring with an interference fit, additional bushings are pressed into the bed. And only then put new clutches and synchronizers. There are no complaints about gearboxes brought in this way, but not every owner is ready to go for repairs thousands of kilometers away.
ADVENTURE ELECTRONICS
With the advent of autumn 2008, other difficulties began: at a temperature just below zero, the Tager gasoline engine could only be started on the fifth or sixth attempt. On "Korando", by the way, there was no such problem. It turned out that the Koreans, adapting the program of the control unit to our climate and gasoline, slightly made a mistake with the settings: due to a short impulse to the nozzles, the mixture turned out to be too poor.
The defect was eliminated by changing the fuel characteristic parameter from one to four and adjusting the temperature coefficient. Reflash blocks for free, under warranty. There was only one catch: not every dealer had the necessary equipment. On the first "taggers" in the T5 configuration, the engine cooling fan was constantly running. This defect was sorted out quickly enough - it turned out that it was necessary to swap the contacts. By the way, TagAZ's dealer network is also its sore spot. There are cases when, when installing additional equipment at branded service stations, they managed to undermine the squibs of seat belt pretensioners. TagAZ even had to terminate contracts with some sellers.
HOMELAND WILL HELP
All these problems have tempered the owners, and now they are actively discussing on the Web which of the domestic analogues is suitable instead of the capricious original. Some off-road vehicles already have UAZ springs in the rear suspension, which are slightly stiffer than their relatives, thanks to which it was possible to raise the rear of the body by 55 mm (this was a good help on off-road).
In order to have enough rebound shock absorbers, they are replaced by "Volgovsky". It is only important to remember that the carrying capacity of the machine does not increase from this. It’s a pity that an adequate replacement for the factory axle shafts of the rear axle has not yet been found, which, it seems, is also Chinese - with a decent “egg” in the area of \u200b\u200bthe working surface of the stuffing box. Therefore, oil leakage to the brake mechanisms after 20 thousand km is a common thing. Moreover, there are practically no original semi-axes on sale, and if they are, then three times more expensive than usual.
DROP BY DROP
There are no special problems with engines. True, TagAZ excelled here too: if on the Korean SanYong-Korando with a diesel engine of the OM662 series the turbocharger served quite reliably, then on the Tager it sometimes leaks oil. The defect did not become massive, but where did it come from on a seemingly well-developed design? Apparently, the unknown origin of the unit again affects, this time the turbine.
There is another defect on the five-door "taggers": by 50-80 thousand km, the axis of the rear wiper can turn sour. We recommend disassembling and lubricating at the first sign, when the brush begins to crush on the glass. More serious problems also occur.
On a car that visited our editorial office a year ago ( ZR, 2010, No. 6 ), cracks were found on the frame in the region of the rear left suspension arm. We consider the fact that the bearing part did not break in half to be the merit of our test group, which discovered the defect in time. But everything could end sadly! There are no other complaints about the chassis.
Perhaps only the front stabilizer struts are recognized as relatively weak - after 40–50 thousand km, if you please, change it. Ball bearings, silent blocks, steering rods and tips sometimes serve more than 180 thousand km. How lucky with wheel bearings. The spread over the resource is in order: from 20 to 200 thousand km. Here, by the way, Chinese components are superior to Korean ones.
Rear axle in the version with disc brakes: the stockings are still dry, but it happens that they start to sweat with oil after a run of 2-3 thousand km. Here, the input shaft of the gearbox is sweating, which is not typical.
Rear axle in the version with disc brakes: the stockings are still dry, but it happens that they start to sweat with oil after a run of 2-3 thousand km. Here, the input shaft of the gearbox is sweating, which is not typical.Both "Korando" and "Tager" cannot be called full-fledged heroes of this section, since the first is already old, and the second is too young. Therefore, we present the third table without the traditional calculation of the cost per kilometer ( ZR, 2011, No. 1 ). These machines go beyond the accepted methodology, we decided to talk about them only out of a desire to draw the attention of manufacturers to the need for a more competent choice of models for our market. So that simplified technologies do not undermine consumer confidence in a long-known model.
TagAZ Corporation is trying to regain its market position and maintain its existence by releasing just a few models. Two years ago, the company was actually on the verge of closing, but today Tagaz Tager is on the way to improvement and renewal. An SUV with a few new interior features should win over a large number of buyers, gain some respect among SUV enthusiasts, and sell in large enough numbers to save the business.
Of course, cars will not be bought in Russia simply out of patriotic aspirations, so it is better for corporations to offer something worthwhile to the buyer in the guise of Tager. Otherwise, we will have to return to the idea of closing the enterprise, which would not be desirable even for reasons of competition. This allows you to reduce prices for Russian cars, and also complements the range Russian jeeps , which is very pleasant to realize when studying the model range.
The appearance and body of the SUV in the 2015 model year
To be frank, the car in the photo has not changed at all. No changes were seen in either the 3-door or 5-door version, but the manufacturer claims a slight restyling. On branded photos and videos, the car looks quite relevant, dignified and expresses its readiness to conquer off-road. But in reality, Tagaz Tager turns out to be a rather outdated car that has a number of visual flaws:
- the visual price and relevance of the car are at a low level, but the SUV does not need elegance;
- the interior of the Tager is made somewhat carelessly, even if the materials are in harmony with the tasks of the car;
- I don’t really want to talk about the quality of all the little things, this is far from the strongest side of the model;
- there is very little modernity in a jeep called Tager, the car has not changed since the development at SsangYong;
- the Tagaz company has a very dubious assembly, which manifests itself on some copies of the car.
If you want to buy Tagaz Tager, it is better to take the car for a long test drive first. Judging by the reviews of the owners, not every motorist will feel good in this car. But owner reviews about Tager are just the opinions of other people. Make up your own picture of this SUV and understand how interesting it is in your situation. Perhaps it is this model of the Russian automobile industry that will cover all the needs of using transport.
Specifications and test drive TagAZ Tager
You can talk about the technical characteristics of SUVs from Russia for a long time. Jeeps are quite old, have not been updated for decades and do not provide high quality and enjoyment of the ride. Owner reviews do not stop scolding Tagaz Tager, especially for its amazing set of trim levels. The base engine of the SUV is presented with two types of manual transmissions at once, and a test drive does not allow you to understand which one is better. The main technical characteristics of the current Tagaz are as follows:
- Tager has a 2.3-liter petrol engine with an impressive 150 horsepower;
- there is also a 2.9-liter diesel power unit that produces 129 horses;
- another petrol 3.2-liter unit with a capacity of 220 horsepower is also available;
- the last engine is a modern economical 104-horsepower diesel engine with a volume of 2.6 liters;
- the automatic machine in Tagaz Tager is present only in the most powerful version with a large engine;
- all-wheel drive is presented in all trim levels, except for the base one; Tagaz offered rear-wheel drive to start.
Tiger with such equipment looks very confident among competitors. Strong units, a huge selection, but a very incomprehensible gradation of offers - this is what you will have to face when buying a Tager. The technical characteristics are quite consistent with the price of the car, but a lot of negative feedback from the owners makes it very careful about the test drive process and getting to know the car in the cabin.
Options and prices
An SUV in the salons of official dealers can actually be bought quite cheaply. The basic version of the car costs 520,000 rubles. But for the money you will not get all-wheel drive, and the engine will be extremely poorly controlled by a very simple gearbox. Therefore, we can assume that a jeep is sold from 600,000. For a good unit with high power and a machine gun, you will have to pay 675,000 rubles, which is quite normal. Tiger has the following additions to the package:
- a good differential, a fairly effective all-wheel drive system of the car;
- Tager has a 70-liter fuel tank - gasoline or diesel is enough for a long trip;
- the presence of ABS, efficient disc brakes and adjustable belts increases safety;
- even in the database there is an airbag for the driver, and in other versions of the SUV - for the passenger;
- immobilizer, central locking, air conditioning, power windows are good basic options;
- height adjustment of the driver's seat and other amenities begin to amaze when studied.
So much for the price is quite adequate - this is an interesting offer. It should be noted that the Tager is not a Chinese SUV, the Russian proposal has a tolerable quality. Also in the company's offer there is a 5-door off-road version of the car with a cost of 730,000 rubles. Photos and videos with this version are filled with some more frank trust of journalists. However, the short base of the regular Tagaz Tager is also good.
Summing up
Good and varied technical characteristics, frankly good equipment and quite an interesting cost - such advantages of Tagaz Tager can really change the features of car promotion on the Russian market. But the success of transport is far from guaranteed. It is necessary that the reviews of the owners become more favorable to the car.
Going for a test drive with the idea of buying this car, you can find many advantages in Tagaz Tager, but also remember that the disadvantages in this car are present in full.
TagAZ Tager is a completely Russian SUV, and it is also assembled within the Russian Federation. There are two almost identical versions of the car: five-door and three-door.
exterior interior
The appearance of the car undoubtedly attracts attention with its rounded shapes. The five-door car is very roomy and comfortable. Due to its large size, several people can go on a trip and take everything they need for a great vacation in nature or by the lake.
The updated grille looks very stylish and modern, and some tuning elements give the SUV a martial look. It should be noted that manufacturers take a responsible approach to the issue of protecting the car body. Even a car with the simplest and minimal equipment includes separate protection against the ingress of small objects, splinters and stones that are found on the road.
The luggage compartment is incredibly roomy, which is important for. The rear seats can be folded down to double the amount of luggage space. In this case, the trunk of an SUV will be able to accommodate about 1200 liters of payload.
The interior space is also pleasing to the eye thanks to high-quality leather upholstery. An important aspect is the adjustment of the driver's seat. After all, it is the driver who needs to feel as comfortable as possible in order to drive the car. You can adjust the height of the seat and adjust the lumbar support for you. These and other important options make driving this SUV comfortable and convenient.
Specifications
If we talk about the technical characteristics of the TagAZ Tager car, then it should be said that the SUV is equipped with all the necessary functions, options and elements that should be present in a real passable SUV. The all-wheel drive connection function is very useful, as the driver in a difficult situation can automatically turn on the all-wheel drive system, after which the SUV will cope with the problem.
And the frame structure and excellent ground clearance only add power and cross-country ability to this car. The short base allows you to do incredible maneuvers and turns literally in one place.
| Engine | |
| engine's type | Petrol |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Working volume | 2295 cm³ |
| Configuration | inline |
| Max power | 150 HP at 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 210 Nm at 2800 rpm |
| intake type | Injector |
| Body | |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Length | 4512 mm |
| Width | 1841 mm |
| Height | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2630 mm |
| Front wheel track | 1510 mm |
| Rear wheel track | 1520 mm |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Turning diameter | 11.6 m |
| Trunk volume | 350 l |
| Trunk volume maximum | 1200 l |
| Curb weight | 1865 kg |
| Full mass | 2515 kg |
| Performance characteristics | |
| Max speed | 165 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | |
| Mixed cycle | 10.2 l/100 km |
| urban cycle | 13.8 l/100 km |
| country cycle | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Recommended fuel | AI-92 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
| Environmental Compliance | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Mechanical |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive unit | Full |
| Suspension and brakes | |
| Front suspension | Independent - multi-link |
| Rear suspension | Dependent - Bridge |
| Front brakes | Disc ventilated |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
| Steering | |
| Amplifier type | Hydraulic |
| Country of Origin | |
| Country of Origin | Russia |
The five-door SUV is also equipped with power steering and an adjustable column. Deserve due attention and exterior mirrors, which are equipped not only with electric heating, but also with electric adjustment.
It is worth noting that the standard package is not inferior to the advanced assembly in terms of the necessary functions. The budget option also includes a full security system, air conditioning, central locking for all doors, a five-speed automatic transmission and a 2.3-liter engine.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is worth noting that the car has enough power to overcome various steep slopes or difficult sections of the road. The capacity of this car is surprising, three people can sit in the back seat at once. Even so many passengers can easily fit in the back seat, moreover, they will sit comfortably, and there will be enough space for everyone. You should also pay attention to fuel consumption. This SUV can be called a budget option, since it needs 10 liters per 100 kilometers.
A five-speed gearbox is enough for fairly fast driving on a flat road or highway, but some still lack sixth gear. It is worth noting that at high speed the car sometimes skids, even when the pavement is not damp and there is no ice. This happens because the frame structure leaves much to be desired. Manufacturers also did not focus and did not take into account the lack of information and options on the steering wheel. But still, in emergency situations or skidding, the excellent work of the brakes saves. Thanks to them, the driver can easily cope with light skids.
Fans of the Russian car industry often choose this car for off-road or bad road driving, because they are sure that this car can overcome obstacles of any level.
The vehicle has been discontinued.
