Nowadays, when it comes to off-road, I believe the first car that comes to mind is the Tank 300. As a hardcore off-road vehicle with a price of about 200,000 to 300,000 yuan, the heat has remained high since its listing, and the excellent off-road ability is the core reason why everyone is more optimistic about the tank 300. New car orders for this self-brand off-road model need to be queued, delivery is tight, and even consumers will buy at a higher price in the second-hand car market. After the launch of the Tank 300, it has attracted a large number of potential users for the off-road circle, and it also marks that the domestic off-road vehicle market has a good prospect.
Great Wall's other hardcore off-road vehicle tank, the 500, will be launched on March 18, and Ford's classic F-series off-road model, the new Ford F-150 Raptor, has been scheduled on March 1. So, what are the highlights of these two cars?
Tank 500
Tank 500 pre-price is 33.50 ~ 39.50 million yuan, from the body size of this car, will make everyone think of the Great Wall H9 this classic model, tank 500 comprehensive product force is stronger. In terms of appearance, the overall outline of this car is atmospheric enough, the front face adopts the new design language of the tank, the thick chrome trim strips form a front grille, making the front face more delicate and solemn, the headlights on both sides are also very tough, and the front bar is equipped with the detailed design of the L-shaped daytime running lights, so that the model has a stronger recognition.
Tank 500 Sport version of the length, width and height are 5070/1934/1905mm, wheelbase is 2850mm, from the side of the body, this car has a super high ground clearance, more than 5 meters of length with tough shape, domineering. The rear part of the tank 500 Sport edition also adopts an external spare tire design, with chrome panels and square taillights, which is very good for shaping the image of the tough guy SUV.
Tank 500 as a model of more than 300,000 yuan, the luxury of the interior should also be implemented. The interior as a whole is a combination of metallic silver and brown, the center console is covered with wood grain trim panels, and adopts a layered design, the 14.6-inch floating central control screen is also equipped with a white quartz clock that is only available on the first model, and the details such as metal buttons and crystal gears make the interior of the vehicle exude extraordinary luxury. The Tank 500 is available in 5-seat and 7-seat versions, with a 7-seater version in a 2-3-2 seat layout and rear seats that can be reclined proportionally for enhanced practicality.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 3.0T+48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 260kW and a maximum torque of 500N·m, matching a 9AT gearbox, and the overall power performance is strong. As an off-road model, the tank 500 is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system as standard, and adopts a front double wishbone + rear multi-link integral bridge layout, so that the vehicle has a strong ability to pass and get out of trouble.
Ford F-150 Raptor
Ford F series is a classic model that can be compared with Mustang, in the new energy model is popular today, it is not easy to introduce such hard-core models in China, after all, this hard-core off-road pickup truck is the childhood dream of many consumers, with the development of domestic automobile culture, some very characteristic niche models have gradually gained more people's attention. The Ford F-150 Raptor exceeded 2,000 orders within 3 hours of the new car opening on March 1, which also led to the collapse of the WeChat booking mini program, and the popularity can be imagined.
The overall silhouette of the new generation F-150 Raptor still follows the hard-core shape of the previous generation model, and the appearance is fierce to say that this car is the same. The new car has some changes in the details, the front face of the huge black logo is the most eye-catching, the LED light group adopts a square design, and the L-shaped daytime running lights on the outside of the headlights echo it. The sturdy front bumper with prominent brow highlights its hard-core off-road DNA. The "FORD" logo at the rear of the car echoes the front of the car, the C-shaped taillights are highly recognizable, and the bilateral double exhaust also shows its excellent performance.
The interior style and exterior style of the new Ford F-150 Raptor are the same, with a square shape and straight lines, which is more in line with the aesthetics of male consumers. The three-frame multi-function steering wheel, embedded central control screen, and embedded instrument inherit the interior style of the F series. At the same time, the large number of physical buttons retained, which is commendable, is more convenient to operate during driving.
In terms of power, the F-150 Raptor is still equipped with a 3.5T engine without hesitation, and the overall power has been improved compared with the previous generation model, with a maximum power of 311kW and a maximum torque of 684N·m, which is matched by a 10AT gearbox. In terms of chassis, the new car is equipped with a time-sharing four-wheel drive system, which adopts a non-independent suspension layout with two wishbones in front and five-link coil springs in the rear, which helps the vehicle maintain excellent stability in complex road conditions and effectively ensures the safety of the members in the car.
The official guidance price of the 2019 model of The Ford F series is 523,800 to 612,800 yuan, because there are not many vehicle sources, the price of used cars with a short age and a small number of kilometers is higher than the price of new cars, coupled with the impact of the epidemic in the past two years, the overall price of new cars has also risen. Therefore, it can be predicted that the price of the new Ford F-150 Raptor, which is also equipped with a 3.5T engine, will increase compared with the previous generation model, and consumers who want to start it must have a certain psychological preparation.
summary
Although both the Tank 500 and the Ford F-150 Raptor have excellent off-road capabilities, the product positioning of the two is completely different. Tank 500 positioning is a hardcore off-road SUV, there are 5-seat version and 7-seat version to choose from, but also according to the different designs are divided into business version, sports version, Black Samurai limited edition and high-end customized version, its solemn atmosphere style is more in line with the middle-aged big brother's car purchase needs, in addition to off-road, home is also no pressure. Ford F-150 Raptor is positioned as a hard-hitting off-road pickup truck, the body structure is 4 doors and 5 seats, practicality is the natural advantage of pickup truck models, and the new car has an avant-garde shape, which is more suitable for off-road enthusiasts who pursue personality.
(Author: Dai Jun)