ZTE full-size Weishi 1949 witnessed the military quality 650 km full road condition test driving experience

ZTE Automobile is a brand that we are very familiar with, this brand has a long history, the earliest can be traced back to the establishment of the People's Liberation Army Jizhong Military Region Auto Repair Brigade in 1949, and the quality of the military industry is the foundation of this brand. ZTE's best model is nothing more than pickup trucks, as early as five years ago, it decided to carry out factory construction and product secondary development around the pickup truck market to develop products that meet market demand. In this context, the full-size pickup truck of Weishi 1949 was born.

We chose pickup trucks because these cars have a strong adaptability to the environment and can be handled with ease in the face of complex and changeable road conditions. An excellent pickup truck, quality performance is the most basic thing, reliable quality is what ZTE auto is best at. Many pickup trucks are reliable and durable, and the driving experience is often something that these pickup truck models ignore, and Weishi 1949 is to solve this problem. How the driving performance of Weishi 1949 is, it is not enough to look at the configuration table, what is more important is how the actual experience is.

The route of our test drive is relatively long, covering a variety of complex road conditions, and we can have a comprehensive understanding of the performance of Weishi 1949. The total mileage of this journey from Rizhao to Baoding is 650 kilometers, from the provincial highway to the highway to Baoding city, all kinds of road conditions are available, which is definitely a big test for Weishi 1949. In addition to testing the military quality of Weishi 1949, the driving experience and fuel consumption performance are also the things we focus on.

Starting refueling point

We first went to the gas station to fill up our fuel and get ready for the rest of the journey. The oil price of diesel is lower than that of gasoline, and the cost per kilometer will be more advantageous than gasoline.

Starting from the gas station, the gas station shoots a mileage of 18 kilometers, and we can make a record of the mileage traveled. It is said that the LCD instrument of Weishi 1949 is still relatively clear, and a slight glance can find the information I want.

The car had to be filled with oil, and people had to find a bathroom first. Once we were ready, we were ready to go.

Weishi 1949 is equipped with a 2.3T diesel engine, and the factory shows that the urban area is 9.0L, which is quite good for a pickup truck model with such a large size. How much fuel is actually consumed? Let's go and verify it.

From Rizhao Shang Provincial Highway to Weifang Shang Highway G342 National Highway, the way will pass through Mengyin. Today's sunshine is very abundant, fortunately, the air conditioner of Weishi 1949 is still relatively powerful, even if it is noon, it does not feel very hot.

Juxian is still 37 kilometers away, and the journey has only just begun, and it will soon reach the Yongsan Expressway. There are more large trucks on this national highway, and it is often necessary to overtake across the line.

After walking through a section of the national highway, we finally came to the highway entrance. From the high-speed drive on Longshan to Baoding, the next is a long high-speed journey.

We ran 103 kilometers to the Longshan Expressway, passing through Jinan on the way. There is not much traffic on the highway, so it is still relatively pleasant to drive. The asphalt on the highway is relatively new, driving on it is very quiet, and there is not much problem with normal communication in the car.

When it comes to Qufu, I believe that many people's first reaction is Confucius's hometown. At this time, there are still 164 kilometers away from Qufu, and we continue to hurry.

We passed through Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, and unfortunately the destination of our trip was not here. Seeing the signs on the side of the road, we realized that Xiong'an New District was nearby.

Walking along the Beijing-Taiwan Expressway to Dezhou and Beijing, the traffic flow is still not very large, and you can basically run against the speed limit. We will get off the highway in the Linyi service area and the journey will come to an end.

After arriving at the Hengshui service area, we traveled a total mileage of 544 kilometers and an average speed of 110 kilometers.

After filling up the fuel, we can calculate the average fuel consumption of 8.2, which is obviously lower than that of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. In fact, the high-speed road conditions are not friendly to this kind of boxy model, and it is very rare to be able to achieve such fuel consumption performance. After arriving at the gas station, I, the driver, did not feel very tired, after all, the width of this car reached 2045mm. Even if there are two big men sitting in the front row, there is still a relatively generous horizontal width between the two people, which can provide a good activity space for passengers when sitting in the car.

appearance

Taking advantage of the rest area, I can finally take a good look at the car. When refueling before, this car attracted the attention of many passers-by. The front grille is trapezoidal in shape, and the blackened color scheme looks very young. The elements of the front face are not complicated, it is a popular simple style, which I think is suitable for all ages.

The headlights use a lens light source, which can provide good illumination even if driving at night. The equipment of LED daytime running lights appeared on this car, and the three-stage shape was very recognizable.

The tires are professional off-road tires that can better cope with complex outdoor road conditions.

The rearview mirrors use a chrome decorative shell, and the visual effect is quite advanced.

The handle is equipped with a keyless entry function, and the ease of use is very high.

The rear bucket frame is very stout, enhancing the outdoor atmosphere, and the cutout shape also makes it easy to secure luggage with rope.

Some more recognizable pullers were used at the rear of the car, and the ZXAUTO English logo indicates its identity.

In terms of body size, the Weishi 1949 is a full-size pickup truck with a length, width and height of 5692mm (5393mm) * 2045mm * 1965mm.

The cargo compartment space is 1810mm (1530mm)*1700mm*515mm, which is not only easy to meet the needs of daily loading, but also sometimes needs to install some outdoor products.

The perimeter of the container is equipped with hooks to fix outdoor items such as rope nets.

The rearview camera is located on the container switch, this position is not easy to get dirty, and it is more suitable for outdoor use.

Weishi 1949 set a pedal under the threshold, highlighting the wild atmosphere.

In the chassis part, Weishi 1949 continues the characteristics of reliable and durable military vehicle quality, and is optimized according to the needs of users off-road. The non-load-bearing body ensures that the Shiwei 1949 has a strong loading capacity, while the chassis also has strong rigidity.

Thanks to the ultra-wide wheelbase, this car is relatively stable even if it runs at high speed, and there is no feeling of fluttering at all. When taking the provincial road, the potholed provincial road will not cause too much trouble to the car, and it is more comfortable to sit in the car.

Interior

There was no obvious odor in the carriage, and my first impression was still good. The design of the interior is relatively simple, the functional arrangement is very clear, and it is easy to find the functions you want to use.

The steering wheel integrates multi-function buttons to ensure ease of driving.

The grip of the gear is better, the position is more reasonable, and there is no need to deliberately look for it when hanging the gear.

The 4WD system comes from BorgWarner and we can control it via a knob to accommodate different road surface changes. When individual wheels don't have grip, the four-wheel drive system can help us get out of trouble.

The combination of leather and stitching was used on the center console, and the sense of grade suddenly came up.

The bottom is equipped with a cigarette lighter and USB port, which is very convenient for the phone to charge.

The car machine is equipped with a car networking system, which supports navigation, music and other basic functions, and the use experience is still good. The recognition effect of the voice assistant is good, I have used this voice assistant all the way, and I don't need to be distracted to switch music when driving.

The one-click boot function looks very advanced, and it is convenient enough to use, which is the standard equipment of high-end pickup trucks.

The seat material is relatively soft, and at the same time it can provide me with a certain level of comfort. The seat on the main driver's side supports the adjustment of the lumbar support, so I won't feel tired on this trip.

The 1949 diesel version is equipped with a 2.3T diesel engine jointly built by Renault/Nissan, with a peak torque of 380N·m, and the degree of low torque is higher than that of ordinary gasoline vehicles. Driving on the national highway, there are still more large trucks, and overtaking on the road has become a daily routine. The process of overtaking this car can be described as a one-shot process.

On the highway, the most impressive thing to me is the level of sound insulation, after closing the window, you can hardly hear the obvious noise, even if there is a large truck passing by, it will not feel too noisy.

The most test of the winding road is the control of the car, the relatively wide wheelbase shines here, and the posture when cornering is very stable, which can give the driver a strong confidence.

In the daily driving part, the steering damping of this car is relatively moderate, which can achieve high speed and low speed, and even women are easy to get started. The chassis is a very solid feeling, when running over a relatively large pothole, you can feel that the body is very rigid, and we can't hear the obvious noise from the cabin. Whether it is a driver driving a car or a passenger in a car, Weishi 1949 can take good care of it.

summary

On this journey, Weishi 1949 did a good job of this mission, and the whole process did not drop the chain. In addition to the reliable military quality, how fast and economical, quiet and comfortable this car is also a surprise to me. If you've recently wanted to get into a fuel-efficient, easy-to-open pickup, you should definitely check out this Weishi 1949.