When it comes to Zhongtong Bus, our first thought is often buses, tourist buses and other behemoths, but in fact, Zhongtong Bus also has some "small and exquisite" products launched, such as this 9-seat light passenger - Ruitong V59.
Ruitong V59 is a high-end customized European light bus launched by Zhongtong Bus in 2021, and has formed a batch demonstration operation in high-end passenger transport, airport connection, business travel, multi-person leisure and other markets. On January 25, 2022, the first batch of Ruitong V59 of Zhongtong Bus was successfully delivered to the market. As a light passenger product launched by Zhongtong Bus, what are the highlights of ruitong V59?
Flying wing shape appearance shows high-end positioning
The 9-seat Ruitong V59 photographed by the editor of the first commercial vehicle network is painted in black, which is very business-oriented, and its body size is 5915mm×2040mm×2632mm.
The car has a total of 5 chrome decorative strips embedded in the front grille, the middle of the grille is inlaid with the chrome logo of the middle pass, and the decorative strips together with the headlights on the left and right sides together constitute a flying wing shape, which is very beautiful. The intake grille adopts a hexagonal honeycomb-shaped mesh port, which enhances the appearance and texture of the whole vehicle.
The headlights are aesthetically pleasing and equipped with LED daytime running lights. From the side, the angle of the headlights is connected to the waist line on the side of the body, and the whole car looks very impactful.
Overall, the simple style of the Ruitong V59 gives people a sense of quality, highlighting the high-end positioning of this light bus type.
Luxurious interior Smart and comfortable
From the interior, the Ruitong V59 is more luxurious.
Open the side door of the vehicle to see the electric telescopic steps, which makes it easier for passengers to get on and off the bus. Walking into the car, the first thing you see is the independent luxury soft bag seats equipped according to ergonomics, each seat is equipped with 2 5V-2A USB interfaces, which can be used to charge electronic devices; the number of seats in the car is 9, the layout is 2+2+2+3, the space layout is reasonable, and 9 seats can just enjoy the policy benefits of halving the high-speed charge.
Looking at the center console, it is equipped with a large multimedia screen, which can not only realize the function of audio and video entertainment, but also display navigation, 360-degree panoramic images, etc., to improve driving safety. Of course, ruitong V59 has made many other efforts to improve vehicle safety, and has applied many active and passive safety systems, including lane departure warning system, front collision warning system, body electronic stability system, tire pressure monitoring system, etc. The Ruitong V59 also adopts a high-strength full-load body, which can efficiently absorb collision energy and better protect the safety of drivers and passengers.
The steering wheel of the car adopts a four-frame multi-function steering wheel, which is more convenient to control; the dashboard adopts the configuration of the mechanical disk with lcd screen, the left side displays the speed, the right side shows the speed, and the middle LCD screen can display information such as fuel, mileage, and door status.
Ruitong V59 is also a smart light passenger, equipped with Zhongtong Bus full-cycle intelligent operation management platform - U-LINK, which is equivalent to having a smart brain, which can realize full-cycle intelligent operation management such as vehicle selection, operation and maintenance, fleet management, safety management, business development, benefit increment, operation supervision, personalized service, value extension, etc., to reduce costs and increase efficiency for customers and maximize benefits.
In addition, Ruitong V59 is also equipped with humanized configurations such as electric lifting glass, and the NVH performance of the vehicle is optimized, the noise is smaller, and it can provide a quiet moving space for drivers and passengers.
Weichai 163 horsepower engine + 6 gearbox power is powerful and efficient
In terms of power system, ruitong V59 is equipped with Weichai RA428Q163E61 engine, which has a displacement of 2.8L, an output of 163 horsepower, a maximum torque of 420 Nm, and emissions that meet the National VI standard. With an output of 163 hp and 420 Nm of torque, it is very powerful for a 9-seater light passenger and allows the vehicle to operate efficiently. In addition, this engine also has the advantages of high reliability and high comfort, and its B10 has a life of up to 800,000 kilometers and lower noise.
In terms of gearbox, the car is matched with a 6-speed gearbox. It is worth noting that The Ruitong V59 also attaches great importance to lightweight, the car adopts a fully stamped body, optimizes the structure, effectively reduces the weight of the body, helps to reduce fuel consumption, and improves economy.
Conclusion
In 2021, the domestic light passenger market has come up with good results in the peak of sales in the past 5 years, and the light passenger market in 2022 is also worth looking forward to. So, in the light passenger market in 2022, what kind of achievements can the 9-seat Ruitong V59 light passenger launched by Zhongtong Bus achieve? We'll see.