What transmission does the Tiggo 5 use
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Tiggo 5 is equipped with a CVT continuously variable transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission. The transmission consists of two parts: the transmission mechanism and the shifting mechanism. The main function of the transmission mechanism is to change the value and direction of torque and speed; the main function of the shifting mechanism is to control the transmission mechanism to realize the transformation of the transmission ratio, that is, to realize gear shifting to achieve speed and torque change. Tiggo 5 is a compact SUV under Chery Automobile, with a length, width and height of 4506mm, 1841mm and 1740mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2610mm. In terms of safety, Tiggo 5 is equipped with driver and passenger airbags, seat belt reminder, rear child seat interface, tire pressure monitoring, ABS anti-lock braking, brake force distribution, brake assist, traction control, body stability control and other configurations.
I'm quite familiar with the Tiggo 5's transmission. I've driven the older manual version before - that 5MT gearbox had decent shift feel with reasonably short throws, though gear engagement felt a bit notchy. The new model offers a CVT option too, Chery's in-house developed 7-speed simulated transmission which drives much smoother, especially in traffic since you don't need to constantly clutch. Just a heads-up though - the CVT requires frequent fluid changes, ideally every 40,000 km, otherwise belt slippage could become an issue. Also, word is the 2.0L naturally aspirated engine paired with manual is the most reliable combo, while the 1.5T version offers more power but with slightly more noticeable transmission jerkiness. For used cars, watch out for transmission noises, especially on vehicles over 100,000 km.
My Tiggo 5 has been in use for over three years now, the 1.5T with CVT version. The transmission was quite smooth at first, but there's a slight jerk during cold starts in winter—it takes about half a minute of warming up to run smoothly. The mechanic said it's a common issue with CVTs due to poor fluid flow at low temperatures. My daily city driving consumes around 8L/100km, dropping to 6.5L/100km on highways, which is more fuel-efficient than my friend's dual-clutch. If you're considering buying a used one, make sure to repeatedly accelerate and decelerate during the test drive to check for any whining noises from the transmission. The paddle shifters are hardly ever used, and the manual mode responds a bit sluggishly.
