Tofaş bird series is one of the most popular cars of our country. Even in 2023, we still see thousands of Tofaş vehicles in traffic. So what do the names like “L, SL, SLX” on the back of these cars mean? Let’s explain.
There are a few numbered car models that left their mark on the 90s in particular. for our country Tofaş’s bird series cars We can easily add to this list. There are Şahin, Doğan and Kartal models in the Tofaş bird series, which is one of the first choice models especially for young people who will buy their first car. Şahin was the generally affordable model of the series. Doğan, on the other hand, was the more luxurious model of the bird series for sedans with some minor accessory and feature advantages.
Kartal, on the other hand, was the station wagon model of this series. In Tofaş’s Doğan and Kartal vehicles There are L, SL, SLX and S models. We know that the top package is the SLX, but we do not know what these packages offer.
These models, used by Tofaş in Doğan and Kartal vehicles, were used to emphasize the luxury of automobiles.
“L” model “Lux” at Tofaş“SL” model stands for “Super Luxury”, “SLX model stands for “Super Luxury Extra” and “S” model stands for “Super”.
Apart from these models, more There are models such as 1.4, 1.4 ie, 1.6 ie that we see in Şahin’s. These models are details about the engine of the car. The models we will focus on will be special models that add significant differences to the vehicle.
Doğan, the luxury vehicle line of Tofaş’s bird line, underwent a design change in 1988.
Tofaş launched its new bird series in 1988 with a new design. new model Fiat Regata’s infrastructure was using. Most of the Tofaş group vehicles we see on the market today consist of those released after 1988.
Between 1990 and 1992, Doğan L versions began to circulate on the roads.
Doğan L, which was launched as Doğan’s luxury car, an engine with a bottom camshaft existed. One of the best things about this model, which has a flat engine, is that when the timing belt breaks, it does not damage the valves.
In Doğan L, the seats were made of velvet fabric to be more luxurious. Available in brown and sand gray color options seat covers It made the vehicle look very stylish for that period.
Between 1992 and 1993, Doğan SLs were put on the market with a significant change.
From the outside, there is not much difference between Doğan SL and Doğan L. In fact, the most important difference of this vehicle lies in the fact that it has different engines. Doğan in SL single overhead camshaft tempra engine was located.
In Doğan SL, seat upholstery was monochromatic. This color is sand grayIt also attracted people who bought new cars. There was also a problem with this vehicle. In these vehicles, unlike the previous models, when the timing belt broke, the valves were warped and it caused a serious expense.
Doğan SLXs, which were released in 1993, were so popular that production continued until 2001.
Doğan SLX, the series the fullest model as exited. Door upholstery more appropriate for the age, dashboard made of more durable material, on some models hydrolic wheel, automatic windshields and more are included in the series with the SLX. In addition, 5-arm steel wheels came specifically to the SLX family.
Unlike other models, the bumpers and side mirrors of the Doğan SLX are the same as the body color.
Doğan S, which started production in 1993, was produced as a lower model with SLX infrastructure.
Same as Doğan SLX in terms of engine and undercarriage. Dogan SIt had cosmetic differences such as the fact that the bumper and mirrors were unpainted, the fog lights and washers were not, and the third taillight was absent.
The D model, which we saw in Şahin and Kartal vehicles, was integrating a diesel engine into the vehicles.
Produced from 1989 to 1991 The Falcon and Eagle D models came with a 1.9 L SOHC diesel engine. We can say that these diesel engines are not very successful. Before long, the diesel engine was also abandoned.
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In addition to these, Kartal also has the Cargo model, which was released between 1998 and 1999.
This model is completely load carrying It was a purpose built model.
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Today, we will tell you what the model names such as L, SL, SLX in the Tofaş group mean and what features they have. we explained. As your author, I am also a Tofaş Doğan driver and I love my car despite all the difficulties. Do you want more content like this? Let’s meet in the comments.