رأى اخر عن التيجو 1600

**hesham_soaida** · 26-07-2009 09:14 PM

Sweet Chery soured by safety

Tristan Wiggill

2009-07-20

As I sat in the driver’s seat of a budget Chinese SUV last week, I recalled how a fellow scribe had lamented the dawning of the new age in global car manufacturing during a launch drive two years ago.
After brief reflection from the passenger seat, he piped up with, “What it takes the Japanese to build in eight years; it takes the Koreans to build in five. And what it takes the Koreans to build in five years it takes the Chinese to build in three”.
At the time, Toyota were closing in on GM as the world’s most voluminous automaker, while Chinese brands were entering the SA market en mass.
One such marque to enter our market during the boom was Chery and, while many of its oriental brethren have disappeared in the economic downturn, McCarthy-backed Chery soldiers on.
It has launched a few new models, too, including the rather pleasant Tiggo 1.6 TX – a 4x2 SUV in a two-generation old Toyota Rav-4 mould.
I say pleasant because some of the cars of Chinese descent in recent times have been utter rubbish, with the “Asian invasion” tainted by inferior quality and dubious safety credentials.
The latter remains a sore point, with the Tiggo having no traceable crash safety ratings. I suppose we have to be grateful for its ABS, crumple zones and duo of airbags.
But as I’ve said before, safety cannot be assured by simply adding safety features to the specification sheet – it has to be engineered into the car from the very first design and development phases. Nowhere is this more apparent than when slamming the tinny-sounding doors and boot lid, where the impression that more “meat” would provide more confidence in its structural integrity.
China’s take on vehicle styling hasn’t received glowing appraisals either, so when I first saw the charming Tiggo in our parking lot, I was pleasantly surprised.
And if I thought that’s where the pleasantries would end, I was sorely mistaken. The interior is also a giant step up from what has gone before, with attractive aesthetics and chic-looking switchgear used for the air conditioning.
Further highlights include fancy blue backlighting for the audio system, electric window switches and instrument panel.
The doors lock automatically at 50km/h and the side mirrors are electrically-operated, too.
Standard specification is exceptionally generous, with only luxuries like leather seats and a sunroof available on more expensive models in the range.
But while it appears upmarket at a glance, further scrutiny reveals fit and finish that are not quite up there with its Japanese or European rivals, with plastic trimmings not lining up perfectly.
That said, what truly impressed me was the ride and handling qualities, which are not far off those of leading competitors in this segment. This is where Chery has made the biggest strides, along with the competent 1.6-litre petrol engine.
Drive goes to the front wheels and power is managed through a five-speed manual transmission that’s a little notchy for our liking.
Overall though, the Tiggo was a pleasant surprise and, if it weren’t for the lack of a crash-safety rating, we’d have little reason not to recommend it.

**hesham_soaida** · 28-07-2009 04:40 PM

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This is article is available from ON THE ROAD magazine (Issue 93) First taste of a Chery

Since it was my first time testing a Chery or any China made cars for that matter, it was difficult to guess how it was going to be. After spending a weekend driving the Chery Tiggo, I have to admit it was not bad at all.

The overall appearance seems strikingly similar to the 2nd generation Toyota RAV 4 and Honda CRV, which is a good thing. There are 3 engine cc variants for the Tiggo, a 2.4, 2.0 and 1.6 but only the 2.0 and 1.6 is available here and both are only available in manual transmission. Plans to locally assemble the Tiggo have been laid out but at the moment only CBU (fully imported) are made available.

The number one selling point for the Tiggo is certainly its price, the 1.6 version is sold at RM78,888.00 OTR while the 2.0 version retails at RM81,888.00 OTR. Now, what do you get for this price?

Chery Tiggo 1.6 and 2.0 is fitted an ACTECO engine which produces 106 horses at 6150rpm. It’s a decent output for 1.6 powerplant but the Chery weighs 1350kgs and so don’t expect no manic sprints. The basic specs include 2WD drivetrain, dual SRS airbags (for the 2.0 variant), CD player, ABS and EBD.

Most of the action happens early on the rev counter and ends somewhere at the 4000rpm range. It pretty much drives like a diesel vehicle. The NVH (Noise Vibration Heat) levels seemed to be decent to a certain extent. The wind noise becomes

quite intrusive beyond 140kmh/h and the exhaust emits a sporty note which you’ll have to decide whether to like it or otherwise.

The aircond system coped well in the sweltering tropical heat and kept the interior cool throughout our journey to Melaka. It was surprising to see that the test drive unit still had the heater intact, wonder if you would ever going to need it here in tropical Malaysia.

When it comes to the build quality of the Chery Tiggo, I would have to say there have been vast improvements compared to the previous Chery models. But public perception of China made vehicles here could prove to be a tough obstacle for Chery at the present moment.

Past its little shortcomings, I noticed that this car was relatively fun to drive and easy to manoeuvre and handle. The Tiggo comes with a 3-year or 100,000 kilometer warranty, Chery Alado Automobile is committed to deliver satisfaction to its customers.

The Tiggo might not be a popular choice for people who had already owned cars but it will be an option to consider for someone look for an SUV on a tight budget. Currently Chery Alado Automobile Sdn. Bhd is dishing out a generous discount on the downpayment or alternatively a RM10,000.00 accessories package.

Engine1.6L ACTECO, 4 cyclinders (DOHC 16V)Power Output106hp @ 6150rpmTorque147Nm @ 4300rpmSuspensionFront – independent Macpherson strut, Rear – multilink with coil spring standardBrakesFront – ventilated discs, rear –solid discs (ABS & EBD assisted)Steering Radius5.5m(minimum)Tyres235/60R16Dimensionlength - 4285mm, width – 1765mm, height – 1705mm, Weight – 1375kgFuel Tank57litres

**Truman** · 29-07-2009 01:08 AM

هو الموتور ال 1600 cc قوته 106 حصان و لا 117 حصان؟

**Hegazio** · 29-07-2009 10:35 AM

اللي اعرفه من شيري انترناشيونال انه 108 .. لكن ابو الفتوح بيقول 117

**hesham_soaida** · 30-07-2009 03:46 PM

DR5 - Test Drive
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Sometimes marketing can do wonders, especially if he can say the name (and not only) of Anna Falchi. The showgirl, in fact, is testimonial to the new spot of DR5 and the ... is crazy, replicating the same spot anywhere. Let us but we also do not forget that in addition to the beautiful Anna Falchi include DR5! Here's our test drive.

DR5 is an absolute novelty in the Italian automotive landscape. The passion for cars, the precise market knowledge and entrepreneurial ability, led the DR to make its debut as a car last year at the 31st edition of the Bologna Motor Show with two prototypes of the DR5 and DR3. We had the opportunity to thoroughly test a DR5 with the engine 1.6 petrol coupled to the front-wheel drive. DR realizes their car by combining and merging the strengths and experiences of different cultures to obtain an industrial result capable of combining Italian style and design at a competitive cost. After careful examination of opportunities to work with foreign markets, the decision was to combine the large capacity of the Asian market with quality Italian style accattivantesono innovation and the business card of this project. The result is a range of cars comprising Suv and Off-Road, cars made in Australia that look at a market in which these areas have been reserved for a total of Japanese and Korean. The frame is built by car manufacturer Chery. The engines are a 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder supplied by the car manufacturer in Asia and a 1.9 common rail latest generation Fiat Powertrain Technologies, combined with a change FPT. The lines, the design of DR5, are the result of studies and research center style DR. All components are designed and manufactured in such a way as to give elegance and sportiness. As already said the exterior is distinguished by clean design and elegance: the color range includes shades sober, almost austere, combined with good quality chrome present in abundance. The interiors are characterized by a rich endowment of options that includes leather upholstery
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Sunroof electric lighting gives the passenger, while the radio with CD/MP3 player and steering wheel also has the USB input for ipod or other digital players.

**Hegazio** · 30-07-2009 04:00 PM

سيبك من العربية .. شفت اللي قدامها !!

**hesham_soaida** · 30-07-2009 07:18 PM

اللي اعرفه من شيري انترناشيونال انه 108 .. لكن ابو الفتوح بيقولChassis Type:

Hatchback 5 kapı

Hatchback 5 doors

Kullanım :

Usage:

Yeni (sıfır)

New (zero)

Kaçıncı El :

What El:

Plakasız (yeni)

Plate (new)

Hasar Durumu :

Damage status:

Hasarsız

Damage

Silindir Hacmi :

Cylinder Volume:

1.600 cc

1600 cc

Motor Gücü :

Power:

119 HP

Yakıt :

Fuel:

Benzin

Gasoline

Vites :

Gear:

Düz

Straight

Aracın Km'si :

Vehicle Km:

0 Km.

Renk :

Color:

Siyah

Black

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CHERY

CHERY 117

**hesham_soaida** · 30-07-2009 07:27 PM

اللي اعرفه من شيري انترناشيونال انه 108 .. لكن ابو
الفتوح بيقول117

والسيارات اللتي تباع في تركيا يقولون 119 , فلست ادري هل المواتير مختلفة ام لا؟
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