Geely Atlas Pro
power supply
The 1.5 turbo engine develops no less than 177 forces. It is assisted by a classic 6-speed automatic transmission.
At the moment, when aspirations actively go down in history, this combination can be considered the least problematic.
On Tiggo 8, the presence of a “dry” preselective robot is embarrassing. Although reviews of the younger model Tiggo 4 with the same device make us believe in its reliability.
Still, the box is quirky, you’ll have to get used to it.
Driving Settings
Geely today has perhaps the most suitable driving characteristics of all Chinese cars. The powerplant is agile, handling is acceptable, there are no complaints about the brakes, the suspension is quiet, albeit hard.
Unless the consumption of gasoline is too great: in the combined cycle came out 10.5 l/100 km. Tiggo is smaller, but otherwise inferior.
Tiggo 8 with a 147 hp engine and a robot that is not very tuned for it, drives slowly and nervously. Atlas Pro against its background is harmony itself. The suspension on both cars is stiff, but on Chery it’s loud too.
Finish quality
It is difficult to find fault with the interior of the Atlas, both in design and functionality. Considering the youth of the Chinese auto industry, it deserves a lot of praise. Unless I want more physical keys to control the heating: it’s inconvenient to activate them via the touch menu.
whole blood carrots
The kinship with Volvo, a European premium brand, can be felt in everything: design, technology, ergonomics. In addition, now that the Old World brands have temporarily suspended deliveries of cars to Russia, Volvo’s aura can be obtained in the image of Geely.
Chery Tiggo 8
room
Tiggo 8 is almost 16 cm longer than Atlas Pro. He has more space in the second row. And there is a third, which will sit not only teenagers, but also adults. They are even more spacious than in the Skoda Kodiak!
clearance
The “auto” 155 mm Atlas “eight” responds with a good clearance of 185 mm for a crossover. Granted, Geely already has two engine guards: plastic and aluminum underneath.
And Chery has nothing – you have to step forward and say goodbye to 15-20 mm of ground clearance.
However, both cars are front-wheel drive. Therefore, their options outside the asphalt are limited.
Set options
Atlas Pro disappointed with poor functioning of climate control and light sensor, as well as malfunctions in synchronization with a smartphone. In Tiggo 8, all available options (and no less) work correctly.
A recent light restyling, which led to the introduction of the car, added a panoramic roof with sunroof, mood lighting with the possibility to change the shade, electric adjustment of the right passenger seat and an all-round camera with excellent image quality on the front. list of equipment.
Can not choose
“Eight” is sold as standard in a rich configuration. It would be nice to offer simpler versions and therefore cheaper. Although on the other hand – do not suffer from a choice.
Geely Atlas Pro has two trim levels. Premium options, however, are only available for four-wheel drive hybrids.
Buy a front-wheel drive version – be content with only what is necessary. For example, there will be no active safety systems and an electric fifth door.
Although it is possible that this will please many.
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