Car "TagAZ Tager": photo, specifications, owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Being literally on the verge of closing, the 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 was supposed to win a certain love among motorists in order to save the domestic enterprise, which, however, he successfully succeeded.

Exterior

"TagAZ Tager" 2017 model year, like the very first generation, has a very non-standard appearance. The front part of the body with slightly extended wings gives the SUV a defiant and aggressive look. In the five-door version, only MT8 is produced, the rest of the car options - MT1, MT2 and AT5 - are three-door.

Interior

Salon "TagAZ Tager" for all its austerity is quite convenient and comfortable. The leather seats are equipped with height-adjustable headrests. The rear seats on the door side are equipped with removable light bulbs, visors with a mirror and armrests. The flooring in the cabin and trunk is velor. Atwhen the doors are opened, the cigarette lighter, the ignition switch and the luggage compartment are illuminated. To the right of the driver is the drive mechanism handle. Spare wheel cover and side mirrors are made in the same color as the body. Alloy wheels five-spoke, sixteen inches. The steel bumper is covered with a plastic overlay. The luggage compartment is small, but its volume can be increased by folding the back of the rear row of seats.

Specifications "TagAZ Tager"

The basic version of the SUV engine is equipped with two manual transmissions to choose from. The technical equipment of the car is as follows:

• 2.3 liter petrol type base engine with 150 horsepower.
• The powertrain lineup also includes a 2.9-liter diesel engine with 129 horsepower, a 3.2-liter gasoline engine with 220 horsepower, and an economical 2.6-liter diesel engine with 104 horsepower.
• Automatic transmission only available with 220 horsepower 3.2-litre petrol engine.
• In all trim levels, except for the basic one, four-wheel drive is installed. The basic version of the SUV is equipped with rear-wheel drive.

The range of engines is rich and is 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 reviews speak negatively about the dynamics and handling of the car.

Transmission

"TagAZ Tager AT5" is equipped with an automatic four-speed transmission. The remaining versions of the SUV are equipped with a 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 mode improves off-road capability. High ground clearance of 195 millimeters and the absence of a center 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 as well. Inertial seat belts are installed in the front, three-point ones in the back. Only AT5 modification is equipped with fog lamps.

The set of electrical equipment in all versions of the TagAZ Tager car is identical: air conditioning, door lock, immobilizer, mirror control, power windows, opening the fuel tank cap from the passenger compartment, rear window heating and steering column tilt adjustment.

Prices and specifications

Official dealers offer a basic set of cars "TagAZ Tager" at a very affordable price - 519 thousand rubles. Considering that this version is equipped with a 2.3-liter engine with a simple transmission, the minimum cost of an SUV starts at 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:

• Efficient 4WD and good differential.
• The volume of the fuel tank of the car "TagAZ Tager" is 70 liters.
• The ABS system, adjustable belts, disc brakes and airbags are responsible for the safety of the driver and passengers.
• Basic equipment is equipped with power windows, immobilizer, central locking and air conditioning.
• A pleasant surprise is the driver's seat height adjustment.

Given that the domestic auto concern is engaged in the production of the TagAZ Tager car, you can be sure of a good quality car. The company additionally offers a five-door version of the SUV worth 730 thousand rubles. Photos of "TagAZ Tager" in the five-door version have become available to the general public since the presentation of the car.

CV

Good equipment, good technical equipment, a rich package of options, coupled with an attractive price, make the Russian SUV "TagAZ Tager" one of the most popular off-road vehicles. The owners speak very favorably of the new model of domesticautomaker, evaluating its positive and negative sides and leaving good responses to the SUV.

Off-road advantage

• Indestructible car suspension.
• Three-year warranty from the official dealer and manufacturer.
• Wide range of powertrains.
• Wide selection of trim levels and additional options.
• Attractive, if unremarkable appearance.
• Affordable cost, especially compared to foreign SUVs with similar specifications.
• Ample opportunities for tuning.
• Good view of the track.
• Unpretentiousness and simplicity of design.
• Power and dynamism.
• High throughput.

Flaws

• Obsolete design.
• Not very spacious cabin.
• Medium quality interior finishes.
• Manual transmission.
• Weak front diff.
• Great center of gravity.
• In the five-door version, the doors must be adjusted immediately after purchase.
• Thin metal sides and roof: in case of a fall on one side, you will have to completely change the body, it is unlikely to be restored.
• Expensive maintenance due to availability of Mercedes parts.
• Small luggage space.

The production of the TagAZ Tager car was discontinued in 2014. Today, you can buy an SUV in the secondary market.