With the continuous improvement of highway trunk transportation for efficiency, reliability, and comfort, high-end products have always been the mainstream direction of this market segment. So, how to create a heavy truck product that meets the needs of high-end standard load?
Looking around the current heavy-duty truck tractor market, there are efficient products that focus on the power chain, and there is no shortage of comfort products that value space and interior, but in the eyes of users, the balanced and excellent performance of power, comfort, intelligence, safety and low cost is the ideal high-end in their hearts. Today, the first commercial vehicle network will introduce a JAC cross series V7 long-head heavy truck. As a high-end product with both appearance and strength, how can it be comprehensive?
"Looks are justice" Detailed design under the appearance of the long head
As a money-making tool, talking about the appearance of a heavy truck does not seem to be directly related to the income, but as a mobile space for card friends to live, the outstanding shape can indeed make people full of morale and motivation every day. So, when it comes to what kind of tractor is unforgettable, the call for the American long-head heavy truck represented by Optimus Prime must be in the front row, and the V7 is one such model.
Because of the front of the engine compartment, the front of the V7 protrudes forward, highlighting the unique muscle feeling of the American long-headed truck, coupled with the overall streamlined design, the drag coefficient of the V7 is as low as 0.416, and the use of Michelin low roll-drag tires in the whole vehicle has laid the foundation for the low fuel consumption performance of the whole vehicle.
From the front, the huge straight waterfall forward grille spanning the V7 is surrounded by stout chrome trim strips, inlaid with a red JAC logo in the middle, which is simple and atmospheric, while revealing a full sense of sport. The double Eagle Eye headlights integrate LED daytime running lights, while low beam lights, running lights, fog lights are also LED light sources, which not only adds points for safety, but also plays an energy-saving effect.
From the side, the U-shaped deflector design transitions the strong air flow during the operation of the vehicle, and the fullness created by the expanded wheel eyebrow shape is to fully pull the sense of power of the vehicle to ride the wind and waves, and arouse the driving control desire of the card friends. The fully enclosed side skirt makes the entire body more integrated, and the setting of the two-stage aluminum alloy board also makes the quality sense of high-end models spontaneous.
In terms of rearview mirrors, the one-piece combination mirror is used across the V7, which is beautiful in appearance, and can also reduce the wind resistance, so that the fuel saving effect of the whole vehicle can obtain a BUFF bonus. In addition to the conventional configuration such as the ground mirror and the blind mirror, the V7 is also equipped with auxiliary mirrors on the left and right sides of the front of the car, and the left and right side rear direction of the vehicle can be observed at a smaller angle in the state of visual front, which is safe and convenient. Users can also choose a 360° panoramic view according to their needs, even if the vehicle is moved in a limited space, there is no need for someone to direct from the side.
High horsepower matches AMT's lightweight body for greater efficiency
The upgrade of the National VI emission standards has increased the user's demand for vehicle power reliability, and the high timeliness requirements of trunk line standard transportation have made the high-horsepower engine a fragrant feast on the intercity trunk line.
JAC Cross V7 is equipped with Cummins Z14NS6B560 engine, maximum power 560 horsepower, maximum output torque of 2650 Nm, matching ZF 12TX2621TD 12-speed automatic transmission, and 2.85 speed ratio of across the dedicated rear axle (2.64 optional), under the guidance of the "high horsepower + automatic transmission + small speed ratio rear axle" three major parts with the principle of "high horsepower + automatic gear + small speed ratio rear axle", the combination of power chain across the V7 is the top configuration of the trunk logistics market.
Specifically, after the upgrade of China VI, the Cummins Z14 engine adopts five major fuel-saving measures such as low-friction power cylinders and high-efficiency boosting systems to reduce fuel consumption. There are also up to eight lightweight designs, making it 250 kg less than the China V emission version. After 6 million kilometers of road test mileage after high temperature, plateau, high humidity, and mountain and cold area adaptability tests, its B10 life expectancy has been increased to 1.6 million kilometers, ensuring efficient attendance and worry-free attendance.
Of course, the realization of vehicle fuel consumption reduction is a systematic project, can not be limited to the performance optimization of the engine itself, the lightweight design of the structure and the application of a large number of lightweight materials, the same impact is significant. The chassis across the V7 adopts the structure setting of the first two leaf springs and the rear eight airbags, and the user can adjust the height of the air suspension according to the needs of different working conditions, thus making the hanging and transportation more convenient.
Across the V7 all wheel rims are made of aluminum alloy material, plus the main and auxiliary fuel tanks, aluminum alloy gearbox, lightweight outlet cylinder, the use of a series of lightweight materials, so that the vehicle weight control at 8.8 tons, although the body length is longer than the flat head car, but the vehicle 100 km fuel consumption measurement can be as low as about 28L performance, enough to hand over a satisfactory answer sheet to the user.
In addition, the front wheel end of the V7 is also equipped with the maintenance-free wheel end of Cammai 500,000 kilometers, which together with the maintenance cycle of 100,000 kilometers of engine/rear axle and 250,000 kilometers of transmission first guarantee constitute the basis for high attendance across the V7.
Smart and secure car to create a mobile "comfortable home"
Entering the interior of the cab, the most intuitive impression is the abundant space and warm interior color, the overall style created by off-white and black, which can not only meet the needs of durable functionality, but also find a bit of home for drivers who have been running for a long time.
On the whole, the cab spanning the V7 adopts a wrap-around design, and the control station that is extended around the arc of the main driver allows the driver to control all the buttons and valves more calmly.
The steering wheel undoubtedly adopts a multi-functional design across the V7, in addition to supporting Bluetooth phones, cruise control and other functions, it can also control the relevant settings in the 10.4-inch central control screen, plus direction adjustment, which can be adjusted to the best driving angle.
The front of the steering wheel spans the V7 with a high-resolution LCD display, which integrates vehicle information such as mileage, vehicle speed, engine speed, and urea volume, so that card friends can control the status of the vehicle in real time.
In terms of seats, the V7 adopts the main and auxiliary airbag seats and supports ventilation and heating functions, which will have a good experience even for long-distance driving. It should be pointed out that the wide seat plane, and the design that supports the support adjustment of the waist, back and sides, directly raise the co-driver treatment to the same as the main driver, which is rare in other models in the same class, fully demonstrating the concept of creating a comfortable mobile cockpit across the V7.
In terms of safety, the vehicle adopts more than 30% of the high-strength steel frame structure, has the function of tire pressure monitoring, and is equipped with safety systems such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, etc., so that the active and passive safety protection is worry-free. In addition, the V7 is equipped with disc brakes, hydraulic retarders and high-power in-cylinder brakes, making it easy to navigate even in the face of long downhills and mountain roads.
In addition, the cockpit spanning the V7 also provides a very rich storage space, a 900mm wide bunk bed and an on-board refrigerator, providing the best living environment for kayou to work outside for a long time.
epilogue
Changes in demand have led to product upgrades, long-distance trunk transportation due to the impact of freight, input-output ratio and efficiency and other factors, is gradually changing from individual users to organizational users, standardized operation, driver professionalization will become the overall trend of trunk logistics. Under the appeal of efficient transportation capacity, JAC has become the benchmark of trunk line standard logistics with the high-end experience of "high horsepower + automatic gear + small speed ratio" and the lightweight fuel saving performance of the whole vehicle. The so-called most beautiful longhead truck, more or less so.