At present, what kind of small card product can win the favor of the market?
In the past, a small truck model in the bearing capacity, space, driving comfort and other performance, often meet one of the items can be sought after by users. But in the eyes of a new generation of young users, although the strength is a plus, it is equally important to have no shortcomings. Recently, Dongfeng Xiaokang launched a new model D71PLUS and D72PLUS for the small card market, further strengthening its right to speak in this market segment and creating a small card product with balanced performance in all aspects. So, how does this new product achieve this goal? Take a look at the analysis report of the First Commercial Vehicle Network.
Create a passenger texture to carry goods and pull people without mistakes
In order to meet the needs of different market segments, Dongfeng Xiaokang launched a single-row D71PLUS and a double-row D72PLUS. From the perspective of appearance and shape, in addition to the difference in the number of seats, the other characteristics of the two are basically the same. The black middle net is inlaid with the Dongfeng Double Flying Swallow logo, the left and right sides are headlight groups, and the overall tone of silver plus smooth metal paint makes the whole car look more quality.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the D71PLUS are 5990mm×1870mm×2040mm, the cargo box size is 3700mm×1770mm×370mm, the wheelbase is 3700mm, the front and rear wheelbases are 1487/1420mm, and the load space is up to 11m; while the double-row model D72PLUS has increased its body height by 20mm in addition to the wheelbase and the front and rear wheelbase, and the cargo box length is 3000mm. More flexible to take into account the user's demand for carrying people and pulling goods.
In addition, the ridges on the hood complement the bulges on the left and right bodies and the wheels, creating a sense of muscle and foreshadowing the power it holds in terms of power. Specifically, D71PLUS and D72PLUS can be equipped with 1.6L engines, or they can choose to be equipped with the 2.0L engine with the largest displacement of the same class, the former with a maximum power of 90kW and a peak torque of 158N·m, and the latter with a maximum power of 105kW and a peak torque of 200N·m; both match 5MT gearboxes, providing a power guarantee for the small card to play a role in more application scenarios.
Improve driving comfort and create a smart card experience
Entering the D71PLUS cab, the spacious 1.8-meter cab allows users to immediately feel the comfort of the large space. As the mobile office area of card friends, what kind of environment to work for a long time determines the comfort of their lumbar and cervical vertebrae, and even affects the mood of working every day.
The space in the second row of the D72PLUS is also remarkable, while ensuring that the size of the cargo box is maximized, so that passengers sitting in the second row still have a certain head and knee space, which can be freely stretched.
The overall color of the cab adopts the scheme of white + black, and the roof part is wrapped in white fabric, which not only isolates the extreme weather outside the car from the impact of the temperature inside the car, but also makes the light inside the car more abundant, and the center console, seat, and platform are dominated by dark colors such as black, which is more durable.
As a small truck model, the user's needs are more inclined to functionality, but it has not affected Dongfeng Xiaokang's creation of comfort and intelligence. For example, the D71PLUS uses a multi-function steering wheel, the left side is a Bluetooth phone and volume control switch, and the right side is integrated with the relevant function control buttons on the LCD dashboard. In addition, it supports electric power steering and is equipped with an active re-directing system, making it easier to adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle encounters a turn or make a U-turn.
In terms of central control, D71PLUS can also be equipped with a 10-inch central control color screen, which integrates reversing images, audio-visual entertainment, navigation, driving records and other functions. The simple human-computer interface is very convenient to operate, and information sharing can be achieved through mobile phone interconnection, which further increases the driving pleasure of drivers and passengers.
In addition, the D71PLUS comes standard with front power windows, remote control keys and central locks, which can realize electric lifting and long-distance locking. Combined with the main driver's seat that supports 4-way adjustment, the Internet of Vehicles (WIFI) has created a small card space that is comfortable, intelligent and easy to operate for the driver and occupants.
The small body is large and the load is fully guaranteed for safety
The car is comfortable to drive, and the user naturally has more motivation to make money, but good load-bearing performance is also an indispensable product highlight of the D71PLUS.
Dongfeng Xiaokang D71PLUS adopts a non-load-bearing body structure, and the design of 890mm ultra-wide spring pitch can make the weight of the cargo box evenly distributed under the respective springs, ensuring the stability of the vehicle during driving. In terms of suspension, the D71PLUS adopts the design of the front 6 rear 7+6 longitudinal leaf spring non-independent suspension, coupled with the load bearing system of the 185 R14 LT 6PR double rear tire, which enables it to cope with more use scenarios with higher load capacity requirements.
From the suspension, tires and girders, the optimization of all aspects makes the D71PLUS bearing performance outstanding, and it has many details in terms of safety, for example, the front of the D71PLUS is 50mm more than that of the same class model, the accident has a better collapse energy absorption space, plus the active and passive safety configuration such as the anti-lock braking system (ABS/EBD), which comprehensively guarantees the safety of users.
According to official information, D71PLUS also provides Dongfeng Xiaokang 7 years / 200,000 km ultra-long warranty service guarantee, not only to give users the care of life safety, in the vehicle service life and high attendance also to make card friends feel at ease, the so-called balanced performance of the boutique small card, Dongfeng Xiaokang D71PLUS and D72PLUS should be on the list.
epilogue
At present, the landing of new regulations for blue light trucks is getting closer and closer, and the demand of users for large loads, low self-weight and comfortable driving and riding has also increased. Compared with the single performance to win the user's favor of the small card products, Dongfeng Xiaokang D71PLUS and D72PLUS model of the balanced product force, can be described as an accurate insight into the needs of this user group, in the context of young users gradually becoming the main body, how to cater to their real demands, Dongfeng Xiaokang to D71PLUS, D72PLUS for the market to do a correct demonstration.