TagAz Accent II 1.5 (90 Hp)
TagAz Accent:
TagAZ was an automotive assembly plant located in Taganrog, Russia. An affiliated enterprise is the Rostov Truck Factory.
On January 21, 2014, the company was declared bankrupt.
Construction of the Taganrog Automotive Plant began in spring 1997, under license and technology of South Korean Daewoo Motors, and was fully financed by Doninvest Finance & Industry Group, with investment volumes surpassing US$260 million. In 1998, Doninvest launched pilot semi-knocked-down production of the Daewoo Lanos and Daewoo Nubira models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
TagAz Accent (II). It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1065 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (102 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12.8 sec).
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 8.6 L/100 km combined.
- • Meets EURO 3 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | TagAz |
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| Model: | Accent |
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| Generation: | II |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (90 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2001 |
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| End of production: | 2012 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.8 kg/Hp, 84.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1065 |
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| Max. weight: | 1555 |
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| Max load: | 490 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4235 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1670 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1395 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2440 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1435 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
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| Wheel rims size | 5.0J x 13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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Behind the wheel of the TagAz Accent. How does it handle on the road?