With the end of the "Trend MAX New All-round Youth Creation - China National Heavy Duty Truck Howo MAX Truck Launch Conference" in Linyi, Shandong Province on February 14, Howo MAX series heavy trucks once again rushed to the hot search and became the focus of attention in the New Year's truck circle. This new National Tide heavy-duty truck launched by Sinotruk for young card friends and integrating cutting-edge technology has been well received since its listing in August last year, and has quickly circled fans in the new generation of card friends. On the eve of the Lantern Festival, the reporter of laolu said that the car reporter went to the Sales Store of China National Heavy Duty Truck Baoding Capgemini to experience the Howo MAX 6×4 tractor.
First, with the appearance of the eye- eye, the design of the national tide elements is unique
In terms of appearance design, Howo MAX adopts a new design language, integrates a large number of traditional Chinese cultural elements, and has a high degree of originality. The sharp lines outline the whole car with a sense of power, and the sides of the front face and around the bumper are full of muscle, which is quite visually impactful, making the whole car look tall and mighty.
Close-up of the front face
The design of the front face national tide elements is unique, and the large area of black mirror decorative panels with three stout "bow" shaped chrome decorative strips brings people a sense of unlimited power. The golden heavy truck LOGO is like Mount Tai, and it is firmly placed above three "bow" shaped decorative strips, and the grade sense is suddenly born. Between the headlights on both sides of the front panel and the hollow area in the center of the bumper, the Design of the Great Wall is adopted, which looks full of national tide feelings.
Close-up of the front combination light
The front combination light design is unique, the shape is sharp and stylish, and it is said that the design is inspired by the ancient Chinese weapon Battle. The light group integrates dual-lens headlamps, turn signals, fog lights and daytime running lights, all of which use LED light sources, the same model as high-end passenger cars nowadays, which must be praised, LED light sources can not only provide excellent lighting effects for drivers, but also save energy and long life. At the same time, we noticed that the two sides of the headlights also have a unique design of the deflector groove, with the low wind resistance modeling design of the whole vehicle, so that the wind resistance coefficient of the Haowo MAX vehicle is controlled within 0.5, which is better than the wind resistance value of many flat-head heavy trucks of the same level.
Left rearview mirror
Right rearview mirror and blindfold sight effect
The two sides of the integrated rearview mirror has a wide blind area, the lens has electric adjustment and electric heating function, including the two blind lenses on the right side can be independently electrically adjusted, and the humanized design is meticulous. The rearview mirror adopts the wide-angle mirror upper design, which can improve the field of view of the main external mirror, ensure that the field of view area of the wide-angle mirror is maximized, effectively reduce the blind spot of the rearview, and improve driving safety.
Second, the power configuration is hard-core, and the three major parts are mature and reliable
Weichai WP13.480E62 diesel engine
In terms of power configuration, Howo MAX is equipped with Weichai WP13.480E62 supercharged intercooled diesel engine, which meets the National VIb emission standards and adopts cr+DOC+DPF+Hi_SCR technical route. The engine can output up to 480 horsepower, with low rotation and high torque characteristics, at 950-1400rpm can output maximum torque, the economic speed range is wide, both energy saving and fuel saving, but also to ensure power output demand.
Sinotruk large tooth HW25712XSTL transmission
12-gear manual shift lever
Matching the WP13 engine is the heavy gear HW25712XST beveled tooth full synchronizer gearbox, the transmission head gear ratio of 11.697, the highest gear 12 gear ratio of 0.783, the use of double intermediate shaft full helical main box, full synchronizer, planetary wheel auxiliary box, aluminum alloy housing design, can match the power take-off and hydraulic retarder. In addition, the transmission has a center distance of 155mm to increase torque reserves and a forced lubrication system for improved reliability.
Sinotruk MCJ12BGY transaxle
The rear drive axle adopts the double rear axle of the MCJ12BGY self-adjusting arm of SINOTRUK, which supports long oil change, equipped with drum brakes and double differential locks, and the main reduction ratio is 3.08, which is suitable for plain working conditions. If there are more mountain roads, users can choose a larger 3.36 or 3.7 speed ratio. The rear axle adopts SKF maintenance-free wheel end, which has low maintenance costs and high attendance rates, helping users reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Third, the details are meticulous, highlighting the concept of ingenuity and car manufacturing
Built-in air intake cylinder
The rear air intake cylinder of the cab adopts an embedded design, which is integrated with the cab, which looks harmonious and beautiful, completely out of the abrupt feeling of "intake pipe exposure" of the traditional heavy truck.
Step-type three-step boarding pedal
The three-stage board is designed with large hollow holes in alloy material, which can remove the dirt from the soles of the driver's feet in time and reduce the frequency of floor cleaning in the car. A little attention will also find that the boarding pedal converges inward step by step from bottom to top, resembling a staircase, in line with people's daily boarding habits, after closing the door, the second and third levels of pedals are perfectly hidden, and the hidden pedal space can be used to place shoes, which is very practical.
Unique control switch for the door interior panel
Opening the main driving door, a surprise discovery came into view, and four humanized buttons were set under the interior panel of the door, including double flash warning lights, cab flip switches and other common functions. The benefits of this design go without saying, eliminating the need for the driver to climb up and down the tall cab, and the ground standing allows the vehicle to be controlled, improving convenience and safety.
750L dual-chamber fuel tank on the left side of the frame
The shooting model is a cold zone version, equipped with a 750L dual-cavity fuel tank, which can be filled with diesel with different labels, improving the cold start convenience and fuel adaptability of users in the northern region. In terms of endurance, the fuel tank capacity of 750L is more suitable for short- and medium-distance transportation of coal, sand and gravel materials and national highway conditions. If it is a trunk logistics condition, Howo MAX can also be equipped with the main and auxiliary dual fuel tanks, the total volume can reach 1260L, can provide 3600 kilometers of ultra-long endurance protection, saving users the trouble of frequent refueling or adding inferior oil products for long-distance driving.
Right side of the frame: urea box + battery box + rear processor
We noticed that the layout on the right side of the frame was very compact and looked full and unobtrusive. They are urea box, battery box and high-efficiency SCR post processor. What needs to be praised is the vertical dual battery box and board pedal design, leaving enough space for the urea box and the rear processor, the battery rack integrates the boarding pedal, the pedal is stable, and the upper boarding armrest is matched, which greatly improves the convenience of the upper and lower workbench.
Rear aluminum alloy air receiver
The air receiver is moved from both sides of the frame to the rear of the car, which not only saves space on both sides of the vehicle, but also shortens the length of the gas line and reduces the failure rate of the gas circuit system. In addition, Howo MAX has also made sufficient efforts in lightweighting, in addition to the aluminum alloy fuel tank, aluminum alloy gas cylinder, aluminum alloy rim of the front wheel, lightweight wheel rim of the rear wheel, the steel plate suspension of the whole vehicle also adopts the lightweight mode of the front two and the back three, which makes the body weight significantly reduced, helping users to pull fast.
Third, the configuration is all available, and the driving comfort is significantly improved
Main airbag seat
The airbag seat is made of breathable fabric material, which is more comfortable than the leather seat, with a foldable armrest on the right side, and the design of the left door armrest, which is comfortable to ride, wrap and ergonomic. The seat is powerful, supporting damping adjustment, one-key charge and release, summer ventilation, back massage, three-stage waist and shoulder support and other functions, which can effectively alleviate the fatigue of long-distance driving.
Four-panel multifunction steering wheel
The four-frame multi-function steering wheel is comfortable to hold, the functional area is set in the "3 o'clock" and "9 o'clock" position, which is very convenient to operate, the left functional area is Bluetooth telephone, multimedia track switching, volume adjustment, and the right functional area is constant speed cruise setting, speed adjustment, etc. The overall picture of the LCD dashboard is clear and informative, taking into account the information display of the post-processing soot emission indicators, which is convenient for users to grasp when to carry out post-processing and regeneration.
Interior layout
The driving area of the center console is semi-enclosed, and all driving operations are within easy reach. The interior is bright overall, and the top is equipped with a ventilated sunroof, without the slightest sense of oppression. 12.3 inch LCD large screen high-end fashion, rich in functions, smooth car system. Unlike the external mechanical power master switch of the traditional heavy truck, the Howo MAX has set the main power switch (electromagnetic) on the workbench for easy operation by the driver.
Mid-mounted ultrasonic sensor
The front windshield features a convex design that increases visibility while reducing driving wind resistance. LDWS lane shift warning, FCWS forward collision warning, automatic wiper, automatic headlights and other intelligent configurations are readily available. The 4S/4M ABS brake anti-lock braking system + ESC makes the driving more stable and the braking safer.
The rear bedroom is equipped with storage compartments and electronic switches
The high-ceiling two-bedroom design gives the Howo MAX plenty of rest space, and the 850mm width of the lower berth is very wide, even if the body is strong, it is not cramped. The sleeper interior is equipped with reading lights, USB interface, door locking, window lift control switch, easy for the driver to control the operation when resting. The 220V-1000W power inverter power supply is equipped under the sleeper, which can boil water and cook, which is convenient for drivers to eat a hot meal during long-distance operation.
There is no doubt that the mainstream practitioners of logistics freight are gradually biased towards the post-80s and post-90s groups, and the team is becoming more youthful. Models that conform to the "taste" of the new generation of card friends will undoubtedly seize the market opportunity. Through a simple experience, this Sinotruk Howo MAX 6×4 tractor has a good performance in terms of exterior design, power configuration, interior workmanship and intelligence, and has a strong youthful atmosphere. According to the power configuration and fuel endurance, this tractor is very suitable for short-distance transportation of coal, sand and gravel and national highways, and most importantly, it also has a 7-year and 700,000-kilometer ultra-long warranty period. If you're young and planning to start a business with one of these models, the new Howo MAX is a good choice.