“How does it ride? Does it have enough space in the back? Should I buy it or not?” We answer the main questions about Geely Tugella based on test results

How it looks outside

“We have before us a harmonious and muscular appearance of a modern cross-coupe, molded according to the canons of this class: narrowed front optics, an aggressive bumper, original stampings on the hood and sidewalls, as well as a rear bumper with chrome-plated exhaust tips spaced apart on the sides,” the car was described in Av.by.

– In fairness – you will see Geely FY11 in a city stream from the side and you will not immediately recognize what kind of car it is. It looks like all the cross-coupe at once. But already in front and behind, family features are striking, which European designers who worked on the Chinese cross-coupe did not regret, – colleagues from Auto.Tut.by wrote.

— The rear muffler is not quite a dummy. The pipes pass through them, but the nozzles themselves are aligned with the bumper. But the pipe does not stick out from under the bumper, like some premium cars, – Abw journalists took a closer look.

– The visual center of gravity is shifted to the rear axle, and the hood is made as large as possible, as if the engine is located longitudinally under it. Although, in fact, FY11, of course, is the usual “diameter”, – noted on the website Auto.Onliner.by

What it looks like inside

– Move to the back row. Two buttons on the side of the passenger seat can be pushed forward and unfold. You feel like just some kind of Chinese boss! The front seats themselves are high, you can comfortably put your feet under them. There is enough space for a coupe-crossover of this size, but the central tunnel is a bit high. And the rear sofa is not adjustable. (Abw.by)

– With an eye on my height of 180 cm, I note that there is enough space above the head (and in the legs). There would also be a separate climate control, electric shutters and monitors in the headrests – I would not want to go out. But what is there (power windows, heating) is quite enough for a car assembled in China. Why is there a huge panoramic roof with a sunroof. (Av.by)

– There is not enough space in the back, as it should be for a coupe-like SUV. Moreover, there are not enough additional “se-me” precisely in the legs – there is a reserve above the head. Due to the sloping roof, they tried to place the rear sofa as close to the front seats as possible. (Auto.Onliner.by)

How it rides

– Without thinking for a long time, I immediately switch to sports mode and move off – the acceleration dynamics are not exactly pressing into the chair, but the numbers on the tidy quickly become three-digit. I tried to accelerate from a standstill several times – and that's what I noticed: the “automatic” is slightly “dull” at the start and shifts gears “down” with a delay. The rest works flawlessly. Well, acceleration from 90 to 140 km / h is especially good. [By the way,] measurements on the dyno indicated the following characteristics: the maximum motor power is 219 hp. with. at 5,190 rpm, and the peak torque is 342 Nm at 2,500 rpm. This is for 19 liters. with. and 8 Nm less than the values ​​declared by the factory. (Av.by)

— Tires hold well in corners, moderate rolls. But on bumps, the car jumps off the path, starts to play with the body. Well, I would like more feedback on the steering wheel. In the usual modes of “sport” in this cross-coupe is enough for the eyes. You will draw reversal loops on standard clover interchanges like a compass, experiencing decent overloads. Yes, and you can also “shoot” from a place. [However] on a random gravel path Geely FY11 trembled all over. Therefore, I would trade off the beauty of 20-inch wheels and choose tires a size or even two smaller, but with a higher profile. And God bless her, with this handling. Moreover, these huge “bast shoes” are pretty noisy. Moreover, it is the noise of the tires that solos when driving. All other sounds are balanced and merge into a single quiet background. (Auto.Tut.by)

– The crossover accelerates really quickly, although not as dynamically as you would expect from a car with a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine. During quick rebuilds and driving on broken roads, you understand that this “Chinese” is still far from the BMW X4. The suspension is quite bouncy and doesn't have the driving character you'd expect from a smart SUV in a “sports” suit. The car sways noticeably, but it cannot be said that it is set up for the most comfortable ride. Firstly, the noise isolation here is not the best in the class, and secondly, 20-inch alloy wheels collect not only enthusiastic looks, but also detailed information about road junctions. Before artificial bumps, you have to brake harder than usual. (Auto.Onliner.by)

– First impression: is it really a hydromechanical “automatic machine”? When shifting, small jolts are sometimes felt, while the shifts themselves are quick when needed. When you drive quietly, you don't notice how the transmission works at all. I liked the suspension with comfortable settings: you don’t go through the pits, but you swim, only at sharp joints the body trembles a little. We looked at the wheels: wow, 20-inch! For such large wheels, comfort is at its best. And the suspension on the speed bumps does not break through. But you can’t fly a bullet on primers with such wheels… You can’t call it reckless handling, and the steering wheel is not the most informative, although it’s not to say that it is “empty”. But for ordinary users, this is not so important. Presses into the back, floats on the asphalt – what else do you need? (Abw.by)

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What bothered you the most

– I have a question: where is the sound? Or at least its imitation. I'm talking about a juicy and bassy, ​​but moderately loud exhaust sound. He is not. There is only an ordinary quartet of four cylinders, which is accompanied by a hiss of boost during intense acceleration. But in normal conditions, the engine does not give itself away. Works for himself and works. Quiet enough to ignore him. The motor protection is not even plastic, but some kind of “felt”. Need a metal one. (Auto.Tut.by)

– There are a couple of points to which you can find fault. You control the volume of the music with the switch on the steering wheel and the touch buttons to the right of the multimedia screen. The first adjusts the sound slowly, you have to click many times. The touch buttons also take a long time to press, but you still need to reach them first. Power chairs are chic: they are comfortable to sit in, the lumbar support roller is adjustable in four directions, as is the headrest. But the lateral support rollers are not adjustable in any way and are widely spaced – in fast turns, slender people will slide out of the chair. (Abw.by)

— Throughout the test drive, the photographer and I argued, comparing the FY11 with our Renault Arkana. Maxim has driven many thousands of kilometers in the editorial car and believes that the architecture of the “Frenchman” is better adapted to our roads. (Auto.Onliner.by)

What I especially liked

– Leather, faux suede, aluminum, soft plastic – that's all Geely FY11. Whatever part of the cabin you take — a positive feeling. Everything is pressed, clicks, fixed with pleasant efforts. (Auto.Tut.by)

– Ergonomics and organization of the internal space are no worse than popular European crossovers. I think if you cover up the logo, you are unlikely to say that you are driving a Chinese car. And this is the first step towards recognition. (Av.by)

— The wow effect continues when you get closer to the car. The keys are in your pocket, you do not need to take them out and press the buttons, you do not need to touch the touch button on the door handle. When you approach the car, the mirrors swing open, it opens by itself, you just need to pull the handles. The trunk also opens without contact: he ran his foot under the bumper – the lid rose. (Abw.by)

What conclusions did the journalists draw?

— “Fu, Kitaaay… Where does he care about the Europeans,” many will say without first looking inside and without driving a car, but only pointing a finger at the name. And in vain… Giving the car to the dealer, I loudly slammed the door, regretting that there were no closers in the car. I would also like air suspension to lower the cross-coupe lower, making it a little faster and more collected in corners… Perhaps the night vision system will not interfere… And then I caught myself thinking that I was talking about premium options that, well, did not fit in PRC! (Av.by)

– For a long time there was not so much interest in the test car. Passers-by came up to us, the windows went down at the traffic lights, the “personal” of our Instagram was torn from questions. Well, how did you learn to do it? The epithet that fits this car is “pleasant”. It is pleasant inside and out, well equipped, comfortable and fast. I didn’t like the noise from the wheels, the touch control of the music volume, there is not enough lateral support, and the handling is not the most reckless. Not so many complaints about the car. (Abw.by)

– The FY11 model turned out to be spectacular and at least interesting. The car attracts attention, in the parking lots people come up and ask what kind of device. But even if it costs from 30 thousand dollars at the exchange rate for a 2-liter version, then this is too expensive for Geely. And despite the fact that, in general, in terms of tactile and visual sensations, Geely is no worse than potential competitors, few people will be ready to actually (and not in the comments) pay such a large amount for a model from a Chinese manufacturer. The reputation of the brand already plays a role here, but it is not earned in three years. (Auto.Onliner.by)