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Many car enthusiasts who are interested in Chinese cars from China are often interested in the following questions - who makes Vortex cars? who makes Vortex?Vortex manufacturer?Whose car is Vortex? or whose production is the Vortex car? So the country of origin of the Vortex is China, but these cars are also assembled in Russia at the automobile plant in Taganrog (TagAZ LLC)(Vortex Corda, Vortex Estina, Vortex Tingo)

Vortex meaning of the word, (icon (sign), emblem, logo)

The meaning of the word Vortex in translation means " whirlwind", vortex movement. Probably the company compares itself with this very vortex flow. The Vortex emblem displays the letter " V", from the word of the company name. The logo is considered unique because it does not copy any of the other automobile icons. although if you look at their stash from afar, it looks like a Volkswagen emblem.

History of Vortex machines with photos

History of the creation of the Vortex company (Vortex) quite interesting. She herself is quite young, but at the same time, the path of her creation and formation has never been easy and cloudless. This is due to the fact that the commissioning of the plant coincided with 1998, along with the beginning of the global financial crisis. The history of Vortex began after an investment of more than $260 million was turned into a ready-made production facility for the production of automobiles; it was urgently necessary to mothball the plant so that the new equipment would not become unusable.

After that, about 10 years at the company's factory various car companies made attempts to produce cars, but only years later the world was able to see the first car under its own name. This happened as a result of signing an agreement with Chery Automobile. The Chinese automobile manufacturer managed to put Vortex Estina into production. The sedan car had a laconic design and was well equipped, so it is not surprising that, with a competitive price, it is in deserved demand even now. A distinctive feature of the cars produced at the plant in Taganrog is not only that they are licensed copies Chinese cars Chery. They are usually slightly modified on Vortex (Vortex). For example, in the case of Estina, it received a more durable body, and ABS+EBD safety systems were installed as standard.

At the next stage, the company began to expand the line of cars produced, and in 2010 a B segment car was introduced to the market, which was named Corda. This car Vortex has no less success due to its accessibility. First of all, it is worth noting that the car is also well equipped. And, even despite the fact that only one 1.5-liter engine is installed on this model, nevertheless, it demonstrates enviable technical characteristics. The engine produces 109 hp, and complies with the Euro-4 environmental class, while consuming AI-92 gasoline.
History of Vortex (Vortex) would not be complete without a third car produced. This is the Vortex Tingo crossover, which also just changed its name by changing its manufacturer. The donor's name is very similar - it is Chery Tiggo. The popularity of this model can be easily explained if we consider its relationship with the popular crossover from Japanese Toyota. True, both the Chinese manufacturer and the Vortex company have only a non-wheel drive modification in their arsenal. But it should be noted that the car retains its admirers due to good quality assembly, and high operational reliability. The car also has one 1.8 liter engine with manual transmission transmission

First of all, you can note that the Vortex car does not pamper its customers with a large number of options or many different configurations. You won’t find various assistants and electronic assistants. But one of the main aspects of this company, and the cars it produces, is its competitive ability in terms of price-quality ratio, as well as the fact that the cars are “real.” For those drivers who are used to driving a car, and not moving from one point to another. Well, it cannot be said that the cars are not equipped enough. All basic safety systems and comfort elements are present on them.

It should be noted that the company’s activities are not limited to the production of licensed cars of the Chinese company. The TagAZ enterprise has its own engineering service, design bureau, workshops and equipment sufficient to produce cars according to full cycle. One of the most striking models independently developed at this plant is the Tagaz Aquila. A sports hatchback with a very attractive design.
Since the start of production of licensed cars Vortex, sales volumes ranged from 100,000 in 2008 to 25,000 thousand cars in 2012. The drop in demand can be explained by insufficient renewal model range, as well as the lack alternative choice vehicle configurations. Unfortunately, on at the moment the fate of Vortex auto production (Vortex) is not clear, since the TagAZ enterprise is at the stage of searching for an investor for further work.

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 proven itself to be a worthy working car. It has never let me down, 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 fields and ravines for many hours in traffic jams on the road to the south (before Rostov, Krasnodar, etc.) many I was envied. On the road, the TagAZ Vortex Tingo behaves excellently. The moderately stiff suspension allows you to take turns at normal speed, as if “on rails,” and good aerodynamics help you gain and maintain cruising speed (120-140 km/h). The engine seemed too tight to me, although this is more likely due to the CNC and the electronic gas pedal (I think if you “reflash” the CNC, it will be faster), because 132 “horses” per 1.5 tons is a very good ratio. Maintenance 5 (40 thousand km) was a very unpleasant surprise. The fact is that TagAZ set requirements for 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 frequently, but nothing can be done - the car is guarantees, and therefore needs to be changed. Imagine my surprise when I looked at the removed belt and rollers, there were no cracks or any defects on them, they could easily last up to 60 thousand km. In terms of consumption, it turns out to be 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 body materials is very acceptable for its price category, and doesn't look terribly cheap. Conclusion: the car is ideal for those who constantly drive (carriers, taxi drivers). Cheap service, relatively economical consumption fuel, very comfortable long trips(I drove from Tula to St. Petersburg in one breath, I was practically not tired, except that I really wanted to sleep), but it (like any other car) needs to be looked after and serviced in a timely manner. Good value for money.

Advantages : ride quality. Exterior and interior. Reliability and maintainability.

Flaws : absence all-wheel drive. Service. Build quality.

Sergey, Tula

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

We needed a tall car with all-wheel drive if possible (front-wheel drive is also possible) and the choice was the TagAZ Vortex Tingo. In appearance, there are no changes, this is a Cherry Tiggo that was once Chinese, and is now Taganrog. And so I bought a car for 549 thousand in the maximum configuration, that is, nothing more is needed. I bought it in a showroom in Vladimir. I arrived, gave the money, they kicked us out and told us to go. The “robot” box is really “no good.” I don’t understand why there is no parking on it and parking only with a handbrake, in my opinion, that’s not very good. Next, a rear-view mirror with anti-glare is great, but an altitude sensor - who needs it, probably only lighthouses, like a barometer with incomprehensible numbers. The door sill covers were screwed on by crooked workers and the car was put on sale, I would have pulled my hands out. The back door with the spare wheel was obviously a little heavy and didn’t close the first time, I had to turn the hinge a little myself and everything was fine. The plastic lining in the trunk, when installed at the factory, broke the caps and left them like that, and the gap is almost two centimeters; if you press with your hand, it’s fine, if you let go, it’s terrible (you’ll have to install the caps yourself). In TagAZ Vortex Tingo, as they said in the showroom, the on-board computer is nonsense. It only shows instantaneous consumption and the speed at which you are driving, and the clock, which 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 it’s the other way around - you press a little and it goes up on its own. The factory obviously cheated and stole all the “Shumka”, the road and engine in the TagAZ Vortex Tingo can be heard as if you were driving on the hood. Well, that’s basically all the bad stuff that I saw 1200 km away in this car. Some good stuff. High ground clearance, the stove heats, the air conditioner cools, music with a flash drive and chips on the steering wheel (plus), heated seats (front). I have front-wheel drive - we'll see what happens in winter.

Advantages : high ground clearance.

Flaws : build quality. Noise insulation.

Evgeniy, Vyazniki

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

I took the Vortex Tingo from the TagAzov assembly. So far everything is fine, except for two nuances. I picked up the car from the dealership late in the evening, so the problems only started the next morning, when my husband and I went to register it with the traffic police and undergo the GTO. We are going to the traffic police and after the start of braking we begin to listen carefully for a couple - an incomprehensible knock appeared from behind - on the right after the start of braking and during further coasting. The knocking confused us greatly, but we didn’t change our plans; we just decided to stop by the showroom where we bought the car and talk to the local craftsmen. The car was registered quickly - within an hour and a half after submitting the documents, we already received the license plates. The next stage was the GTO race. And there were some adventures here. The night before upon receipt, we checked everything, everything worked - it caught fire. We started to undergo GTO: the brakes are in relative order (the spread between the front and rear was attributed to new pads - mileage - 50 km), high beam plus low beam headlights are ok, turn signals are ok, feet are ok, front fog lights " - in order. Well, we think we passed here too. They ask us to turn on the rear fog light - we press the button - no, we press it a second time - the same thing, we pressed it five times - nothing. The GTO was not passed, they give us a piece of paper to repair the rear fog light, but it’s a shame, everything worked in the evening. We leave the GTO gate, make a stop, my husband dismantles the hatch in the back door, does something there, and lo and behold, the fog lights come on, the plug was poorly secured. On the second try they passed the GTO (they didn’t even bother to look at that ill-fated “fog light”, they took their word for it, for which they got a big “mercy”). Mileage – 130 km. Adjusting the tailgate took more than three hours and the convening of a whole council of three people. The result is that the door closes the first time, although, as we were told, a Toyota RAV4 will not work from the TagAzov assembly. Otherwise, I’m very happy with the car, warm, comfortable, normal music. There is not enough sound insulation, but this is not a problem. Tinting rear windows and we’ll do the Shumka later. So “the devil is not as scary as he is portrayed.” 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.

Advantages : warm interior. Comfort. Equipment.

Flaws : sound insulation. Assembly.

Alina, Moscow

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

The car was inherited from my father when he was deprived of his license. The rear bumper was broken after an accident, to my surprise, the plastic and painting were inexpensive and, including the rear trunk, the repair cost me 10,000 rubles. China is China. In operation, the TagAZ Vortex Tingo performs well. 1.8 and 132 hp It doesn't drive badly, but it is very noisy at speed. In sharp turns it tends to tilt and stand on two wheels. Sharp maneuvers are contraindicated. The paintwork seems to be mediocre. The metal is thin, but there is a frame. The plastic in the interior is oak, but so far no crickets have been noticed. As for the engine, in cold weather it starts 2-3 times. Replacing a timing belt with a pump costs almost 10 thousand rubles. In general, the car is not bad, as an alternative to VAZ. 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. The air conditioning works, the heating too. Lots of space. Long-distance operation gets a little boring. Traveled to Karelia, Murmansk and back to M.O. - did not disappoint, but the instrument lighting is tiring. The noisiness of the interior and the stuttering CD changer sometimes drive me crazy. Let me summarize: the car is an average C grade. Moderately reliable, but there are enough jambs. It has its advantages - a fairly high ground clearance and small overhangs, as well as interior adjustments. There are also disadvantages - it is thin metal, poor sound insulation, poor acoustics. I won't talk about fuel consumption. Because he's decent. Conclusion - don’t run to the salon and buy it for 500 thousand. Look for a worthy replacement.

Advantages : cheap parts. Easy Operation. He eats what is poured into the tank. It travels well in our directions.

Flaws : China, Russian assembly.

Konstantin, Moscow

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2010

I purchased a new TagAZ Vortex Tingo in 2010 and I can say that I have never regretted it. I bought it on the recommendation of a friend, who at that time had been driving a Cherie Tigo for 4 years, for 510,000 rubles. There were doubts about the Chinese auto industry, but I wanted to new crossover, and for this money you can’t even buy a Focus. In general, I made up my mind. I won’t go into the details of the purchase; I left a lot of nerves at the car dealership in Magnitogorsk, where out of 15 cars, 10 were damaged, and no one even tried to hide it. It took me a long time to choose, but it was not in vain, firstly, the car pleasantly surprised me with its range of options. Electric windows on all doors, electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors, sunroof, central locking, automatic locking of all doors when driving, airbags, ABS, and many other useful things. Secondly, the car performed quite well in winter, which is quite important for our Ural region. It started the first time in 35 degree frost without problems, during the entire period of operation it never failed. Thirdly, I’m still driving, I’ve done 80,000 km and in all that time I haven’t changed anything in the chassis or the engine. I drove in Sochi 3 times, drove through the Saratov and Orenburg regions, those who drove will understand me, I thought it was the end of the chassis, but no, everything is fine. The only thing is that the lambda probe flew, but I wouldn’t even call it a breakdown. Among the minuses, I’ll mention poor sound insulation and cheap plastic in the cabin, but at the same time nothing rattles, as in all Ladas, nothing has broken or fallen off. The main disadvantage is that the studs on the wheels constantly fly off when replacing tires, a disease of all TagAZ Vortex Tingos, you have to put up with this, I classify them as additional consumables, there are no problems with them in stores. In general, there are many more advantages, but for the money, try to find something better.

Advantages : see review.

Flaws : see review.

Sergey, Ekaterinburg

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

The mileage today is 19,000, the condition of the car is as if it were 20 years old, all maintenance is at the dealer, I drive carefully, I don’t race. I myself work as a car mechanic. The operation of the TagAZ Vortex Tingo itself, recommended by the factory, is nothing more than a manual for the operation of a 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 crawl under the hood to make sure there is oil and other fluids. About the problems: the gearbox has been humming since new, the dealer says it’s not a malfunction until the gearbox dies completely, there’s no point in talking about warranty repairs. The passenger seat belt to the right of the driver does not work, which is also not a warranty case. THEN 2000 km do not change the oil at all. Maintenance 10,000 km only oil change. There is no warranty repair for this vehicle. Everything is written in the instruction manual. In some places, pockets of rust are visible on the body. The car is 8 months old. It is unknown where the dust in the trunk comes from if you have driven off dirt road- it’s a nightmare, all the dust in the cabin, you can plant potatoes in the trunk. Winter is a different story: minus 10-15 degrees - TagAZ Vortex Tingo starts normally, -20-25 degrees - completely kaput. The spark plugs are flooded, the electronic throttle sensor is not working properly. The car starts, but after 3-5 seconds. fills the spark plugs, the engine starts to “trouble”. But the check does not light up. Dealer's response: everything is fine. The spark plugs were replaced at my expense. Warranty does not apply. The interior was assembled in a so-called clumsy manner, probably assembled blindfolded. The buttons still work, that's true. I won't lie. A similar car, but assembled by the Chinese, is heaven and earth. Ours couldn’t even assemble it properly. Don't believe all the sappy reviews written by managers. They would have ridden such junk themselves.

Advantages : No.

Flaws : a lot.

Leonid, Moscow

TagAZ Vortex Tingo, 2011

I bought a TagAZ Vortex Tingo in a showroom in Vladimir. I came and gave the money, they kicked us out and told us to go. It's some kind of robot box, well, nothing at all. I don’t understand why there is no parking on it and parking only with a handbrake - in my opinion, it’s so inconvenient. Next, a rear-view mirror with anti-glare is cool, but an altitude sensor, who needs it, probably only lighthouses, as well as a barometer with incomprehensible numbers. The door sill covers were screwed on by crooked workers and the car was put on sale, I would have pulled my hands out. The back door with the spare tire was obviously a little heavy and didn’t close the first time, I had to turn the hinge a little myself and everything was fine. When installed at the factory, the plastic lining in the trunk broke the caps and left them like that, and the gap is almost two centimeters; if you press with your hand, it’s fine, if you let go, it’s terrible (you’ll have to install the caps yourself). In TagAZ Vortex Tingo, as they said in the showroom, on-board computer. It only shows instantaneous consumption and the speed at which you are driving, and the clock, which 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, you press a little and it goes up on its own. The factory obviously cheated and stole all the noise, you can hear the road and the engine as if you were driving on the hood. Well, that’s basically all the bad stuff that I’ve seen in this car for 1200 km so far. Some good stuff. High ground clearance, the stove heats, the air conditioner cools, music with a flash drive and chips on the steering wheel (plus), heated seats (front). I have front-wheel drive, we'll see what happens in winter.

Advantages : high clearance.

Flaws : a lot.

Evgeniy, Vyazniki

Vortex Tingo FL is exactly the kind of console that was updated in 2012, a joint project of Russians and Chinese, called Tagaz Vortex Tingo. Unfortunately, the car is not currently produced, and since 2014 such cars can only be found on secondary market.

What exactly is attractive about Tagaz Vortex Tingo, we will find out thanks to the Vortex Tingo review. Let's figure out what the technical characteristics of the Taganrog Vortex Tingo are, and also pay attention to some reviews about the Vortex Tingo. Also at the end of the article you will find a test drive with a video about Vortex Tingo.

The appearance of the restyled crossover is attractive, with a completely modern design, which noticeably compares favorably with other domestic cars. But, nevertheless, the car did not manage to stay on the assembly line for long.

The front of the Tagaz Vortex Tingo demonstrates to some extent even an aggressive essence, thanks to unusual headlights with an extended base. The radiator grille is in a corporate style, emphasized by a small line imitating chrome.

The bumper turned out to be monolithic, with clearly defined zones. For fog lights, practically nothing has changed compared to its predecessor.

The silhouette is classic for such mid-size crossovers, with slightly highlighted wheel arches and light stampings on the door sides. Rails give confidence and maturity.

The stern is characterized by Japanese style, identical structure and design to that of Suzuki. Perhaps the main design elements were copied from there. In principle, it looks good, the spare wheel adds confidence, and by the way, visibility does not suffer because of it.

Interior

Compared to its direct predecessor, the Tagaz Vortex Tingo, the current generation, or rather the restyling, Vortex Tingo FL has a more thoughtful and modern interior.

The front console has been transformed simply incredibly, there is a completely new steering column, with a fashionable three-spoke section, there are even several buttons, which already “brings” the steering wheel to the level of multifunctional. The speedometer panel is equipped in a modern way, with two illuminated “wells” and a large on-board computer that reveals all the basic information.

The center console received head unit, with quite adequate controls and settings. A couple of deflectors were placed on top, and three “washers” were installed underneath to control the climate. Everything is quite functional and at the same time visually emphasized by a characteristic chrome strip, encircling the entire contour of the console.

The seats are adequate, with good lateral support. There are two tight bolsters that keep the driver and passenger in place. The pillow also received new structure, with a more thoughtful profile. Even three riders can fit in the back, and the slightly protruding central tunnel does not cause discomfort.

The luggage compartment has practically not changed from the previous model, still the same 425 liters in the stowed position, it will be possible to increase the useful volume thanks to the folded rear seats, which will increase the loading space to 840 liters. By the way, thanks to the update, the geometry of the cabin has significantly improved, as a result of which the luggage compartment has expanded.

Technical indicators

The technical characteristics of the Vortex Tingo have not received an update; it still sports a single gasoline unit, for which even a tuning package is not available as such. The working volume of the naturally aspirated engine remained at 1.8 liters. capable of generating 132 hp and 175 Nm. moment.

In principle, the engine is not bad; by the way, it is not a domestic unit, but borrowed from Toyota, which indicates its reliability. Even if repairs are required, Vortex Tiggo spare parts are not a problem to find. To modify the Tingo, the Vortex Tagaz concern chose to adapt two gearboxes to the engine, these are the classic “mechanics” five-speed and a robot.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer only offers front-wheel drive; the duo kit was not even available as an option. Despite the good performance of the engine, its power is barely enough to accelerate the car to hundreds in 14.5 seconds.

Consumption is incredibly modest in contrast to direct competitors, only 8 liters on a combined cycle; outside the city it is even less, no more than 5.9 liters. By the way, if you pay attention to the reviews of the Vortex Tingo, almost every owner confirms that the motor is not bad, durable and productive.

The Vortex restyled Tingo received its suspension specifications from its predecessor. This is the standard base front wheel drive, the suspension structure at the front is designed through MacPherson struts, at the rear there is “a lot of levers”, which has shown quite decent performance on domestic roads.

In terms of electronics, Vortex Tingo FL, even in 2019, sports a couple of assistants for brake system, providing reliable support to the driver. Besides, steering acquired a hydraulic booster with an adequate feedback response, getting rid of the problems that arose with its predecessor.

Options and prices

The price of the 2019 Tagaz Vortex Tingo depends on how well the car has been preserved and on its condition. After all, as already mentioned, the production of these models ceased in 2014. In principle, even having purchased a slightly worn-out car, carrying out repairs for Vortex Tingo yourself or contacting a service center is not a problem, especially since the cost of components is relatively low.

For Tagaz Vortex Tingo, several complete sets were presented, even now on the secondary market you can find both “base” and “Top”. Considering the used condition, it is most optimal to purchase the maximum “stuffing”, because the cost does not differ significantly.

So, the basic description of the Vortex Tingo FL “base” included the following list of equipment: several airbags, an on-board computer, ABS, power steering, casting, heated seats, air conditioning, electric paddles, standard audio preparation, drive and heated mirrors.

As already mentioned, it is currently not possible to purchase a new Vortex modification of Tingo. When choosing a vortex tingo on the secondary market, read reviews about weak points, what to look for in order to select a “live” specimen.

For four years, starting in 2010, some successful ones were assembled at the Taganrog plant under license. Chinese donors have become a fairly successful area of ​​work for the plant and have made it much more popular. The vehicles were produced to be of high quality and presentable. The Vortex Tingo FL machine enjoyed increased interest and the greatest popularity. She is an analogue of Cherie Tigo, who was able to become a successful reincarnation of the successful Chinese crossover. Below is detailed review, thanks to which potential buyers of TagAZ Vortex Tingo will learn about all the nuances of this car.

Considering that the country of origin of the originally Chinese crossover is Russia, the quality of the car turned out to be impressive. During test drives of Vortex Tingo, most buyers noticed several positive differences between the Russian assembly and the Middle Kingdom. These differences cannot be detected in photographs, since the Vortex car is an exact clone. Attractive technical specifications and the beautiful TagAZ Vortex Tingo must be considered in as much detail as possible.

Appearance of Vortex Tingo

• visually, the price of Vortex Tingo is clearly high, which motivates potential buyers to purchase a car;
• the country of manufacture can only be guessed by the little-known Vortex logo, which is installed on the radiator grille;
• Vortex Tingo 2011, thanks to its practicality, was an excellent competitor to the segment leaders;
• Tingo's individuality is visible in the cabin, which is moderately spacious and quite cozy;
• despite its eastern roots, the vehicle confidently defends the title of a high-quality crossover;
• During a test drive, the driver will not be able to detect any frankly bad design aspects of this car.

The Tagaz Vortex Tingo car is among the first vehicles created by the manufacturer, which quickly made a name and was able to popularize the entire line. Without the Chinese donor and excellent relationship with the original car, the Tingo model would have had little chance of successful promotion. However, the concern from Taganrog spent a lot of effort promoting the Vortex line among Russian motorists, so the car is really popular.

Technical characteristics of Vortex Tingo

• The 1.8-liter engine produces 132 horsepower, which is quite enough for a car;
• a Chinese automatic is considered a good alternative to the basic five-speed manual;
• during a test drive, it is better to use the manual version to better show the dynamic properties of the engine;
• Most reviews say that automatic transmission requires some getting used to, although it is no less dynamic;
• All equipment was created with an eye to cost and the latest model car offerings.

Such a superficial review of technical capabilities allows us to judge a completely high-quality and reliable vehicle. The Tagaz Vortex Tingo car perfectly performs its tasks and provides a colossal number of important advantages. Naturally, the main benefits of the purchase are difficult to feel during a short test drive. To do this, you need to own a Vortex Tingo FL car, and also know all the intricacies of the model.

Vortex Tingo price and important points

1. although the car has the status of a crossover, the interior turned out to be small, there is not enough space here;
2. the Russian concern used cheap materials to minimize the price of Vortex Tingo;
3. Often in the reviews of Vortex Tingo owners you can find information about the unpleasant odor that appears due to plastic heated by the sun;
4. Tingo's controls are made of cheap plastics;
5. The trunk is awkwardly laid out and small in size.

The Tagaz Vortex Tingo car is not considered a flawless model that will satisfy the requirements of any consumer. Before purchasing this particular vehicle, you must personally test drive it. True, it is almost impossible to find a car in car dealerships, since the plant declared itself bankrupt a year ago. Therefore, you need to look for Vortex Tingo on the secondary market, where this model can be purchased in the range of 400-500 thousand rubles.

Bottom line

At the moment, buyers will be able to find a TagAZ Vortex Tingo car only at a secondary automotive market. Such a purchase is complicated by the fact that the car has been in use for five years, so the attitude may not have been entirely careful, which could have a negative impact on important and expensive components of the vehicle. Thus, the new owner will have to regularly spend money on restoration and renovation work. To avoid such nuances, it is necessary to conduct a thorough diagnosis before purchasing.

One of the secrets of the popularity of this Chinese car there is a clear external resemblance to Japanese crossover Toyota RAV-4 second generation. Obviously, this is exactly what the Chinese wanted when developing this car: a potential buyer, looking at the Chery Tiggo, will remember the Japanese analogue and will definitely buy it. And judging by the number of cars of this brand running on the roads of the world, this eastern trick works well. Distinguish externally Chinese crossover From the Japanese this is not an easy task. Same profile, same dimensions. Only a powerful hood that extends onto the radiator grille, head optics, and a few other minor details distinguish the Tiggo from the RAV-4. The build quality is excellent: the gaps between body parts smooth, although quite wide. Inside, the Tiggo is also very similar to the RAV-4, although the quality of finishing materials is significantly inferior to it.

For a long time, the Chery Tiggo was supplied to Russia exclusively with front-wheel drive, and only at the end of 2009 were copies equipped with a viscous coupling connecting rear wheels when the front ones slip. In addition, the owners of this car were forced to change gears manually; only at the end of 2008 a version with a four-zone automatic transmission appeared.

The most popular engines for Chery Tiggo were (and remain to this day) four-cylinder gasoline units with a capacity of 125 and 129 hp. volumes of 2 and 2.4 liters respectively. The ever-increasing popularity of the model in our country forced Chinese automakers to organize the assembly of this crossover, first in Kaliningrad and then in Taganrog.

Taganrog automobile plant was formed in 1998 in the year of celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city. Over the past years, the plant has changed several partners and today cars under the BYD and Hyundai brands are produced on its territory. The plant owns the Tagaz and Vortex brands.

While releasing a copy of the Chinese crossover Chery Tiggo, the plant's engineers hatched plans to modernize this car for about a year. The result of this work was presented at the Beijing Auto Show in the spring of 2012.

The changes affected almost the entire car. In appearance, this is, first of all, the front part, where a new, more elegant radiator grille has appeared, and the headlights, having decreased in size, have acquired a more complex geometric shape. Thanks to this, the image of Vortex Tingo acquired a more strict and finished look. Rear end, after restyling, acquired a new bumper and additional brake lights in the lower part. The car has grown in size by 10.5 cm and looks fresh and original. Tagaz Vortex Tingo is available in a wide range of colors. All colors come from the metallic series. These are red, black, blue, green, white, “silver”. The plant provides an impressive warranty on the body - 5 years or 500 thousand kilometers, whichever comes first. Tagaz Vortex Tingo cars are offered with a large selection additional equipment: nickel plated guard, metal sills, engine crankcase protection.

The interior of the updated Tingo is also different from the Chery Tiggo. A stylish multifunctional steering wheel, a new instrument panel with a large square LCD screen in the middle, larger front seat cushions with more pronounced support - this is just a small list of updates. The finishing materials have been improved, a more modern power window control unit has appeared on the driver's door, the radio control keys and air conditioning controls have acquired clear movements, and the sound insulation of the interior has improved. Build quality is decent, but still far from flawless. Burrs on plastic panels and uneven gaps between parts are common.

Options and prices for the updated Tagaz Vortex Tingo 2013 in Russia

The technical characteristics of the Tagaz Vortex Tingo remain the same for now: under the hood is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine 132 hp Undoubted advantage of this engine is the fuel used - AI 92. Consumption is also not high; on average, in the combined cycle, per hundred kilometers, Tingo consumes about 9.2 liters.

The number of configurations also remained unchanged, there are still three. Two versions - MT1 Comfort and MT2 Lux come with a five-speed manual transmission, the third - with a robotic five-speed automatic transmission.

Earlier automotive world was delightfully clear and unambiguous. What qualities were considered primarily when choosing. A trio of acceleration, power and maximum speed. The one with the fattest engine was given preference. Today everything is much more complicated. People have learned to count their money. Now, when choosing, first of all, environmental friendliness, efficiency, safety and, of course, the cost of the car are considered. Yes, the Tagaz Vortex Tingo may deserve some reproaches: it is not very modern, and not impeccably assembled... But the low price fully justifies the quality of this car, and most likely this factor will have a significant impact in favor of this crossover.