Pickup truck this model, before our domestic seems to have been relatively unpopular, one is that consumers feel that the tool car with bucket can not be on the table, the second is that the policy related to pickup trucks is more stringent, "15 scrapped", "do not let into the city" and so on to dispel some people's choice of pickup trucks.
Pickup policy is relaxed
However, with the maturity of the domestic pickup truck market, there are more and more favorable policies for multi-functional models such as pickup trucks. On April 25, the General Office of the State Council issued an opinion on further releasing consumption potential and promoting the sustained recovery of consumption, which clearly mentioned that fine management will be implemented for pickup trucks entering the city, and the study will further relax the restrictions on pickup trucks entering the city, indicating that it is a step closer to the pickup truck into the city.
In addition, this year also officially implemented a lot of pickup policies, such as: January 1, pickup trucks into the new three-pack policy of the car, so that the after-sales service of pickup truck models has also been guaranteed; from January 1, C-NCAP tested new pickup truck models, which has higher requirements for the quality and safety of pickup trucks; since April 1, the driver's license has added C6 driving qualifications, tractors in car trains, mainly pickups, C6 driver's licenses make pickup trucks + trailer driving methods legal, but also make the use of pickup trucks more diverse.
In fact, although it is tepid in China, in the North American market, pickup truck models are long-lasting. The pass-through crushing sedan of the pickup truck has a better load carrying capacity than the SUV. In addition, the pickup truck structure is very diverse, there are double doors and four doors, the length of the cargo compartment is different, gasoline, diesel and even pure electric power are diverse, which can meet the various needs of different users. Today's pickup trucks have also carried out high-end, intelligent development, domestic consumers for the mentality of pickup trucks have also changed, pickup trucks because of its outstanding off-road performance and versatility, many fishing enthusiasts, self-driving enthusiasts, modification enthusiasts and so on are favored by it. With the gradual liberalization of domestic pickup truck restrictions, the domestic pickup truck market may usher in new vitality.
3 pickup models are recommended
1. A new generation of Ford F-150 Raptor
Model highlights: All-round American pickup truck
Speaking of pickup trucks, how can not mention the Ford F-150, it can be said that it is the most familiar imported pickup truck model in China, and it is also prosperous in North America, occupying the top spot in the US car sales list for many years. The Ford F-150 Raptor is a off-road racing version of the series and is quite powerful. The all-new ford F-150 Raptor has already opened for pre-order in the Chinese market, with official prices announced in the second quarter and deliveries at the end of the third quarter. Although the expected price may exceed 500,000 yuan, it has gained a lot of heat at the predetermined stage. Riding on the east wind of the domestic relaxation of pickup truck policy, the Ford F-150 Raptor may have a good performance.
In the exterior part, the new generation of Ford F-150 Raptor is still very powerful and domineering. The huge "FORD" letter logo is the logo of the Raptor model. In terms of interior, the new Ford F-150 Raptor is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and a 12-inch embedded central control screen, equipped with Ford's latest SYNC 4.0 vehicle system, which is very up-to-date.
In terms of power, the all-new Generation Ford F-150 Raptor is equipped with a 3.5T EcoBoost twin-turbo engine with a 311kW/684N·m, matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The new car is equipped with an electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle as standard, and with a TMS terrain management system with 7 driving modes, it is definitely an off-road king. In addition, the maximum load of the new car reaches 635kg, and the traction force is 3720kg, which is used to tow the trailer motorhome.
2. Jeep Gladiator Advance Edition
Model highlights: all-terrain pickup trucks that meet the feelings, strong off-road performance
Talking about off-roading, Jeep is bound to be mentioned, especially the classic Wrangler is almost every off-road fan's dream car. Jeep Gladiator is based on the same platform as the classic Wrangler, which can be said to be a pickup version of the Wrangler, and now the new car has been introduced to the Chinese market.
Jeep Gladiator First Edition overall design is still full of wild rough off-road taste, because it is a pickup truck model, the carrying capacity and practicality of the new car are very good, the early version also has an exclusive MOMAR large-capacity car roof shelf, the 230V power supply in the cargo box, 400W inverter, it makes it more convenient to use electricity in the wild.
In the power section, the Jeep Gladiator Advance Edition is equipped with a 209kW/347N·m 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, matched with zfour 8AT transmissions. If you want to choose a strong off-road pickup truck model, and you have a Wrangler feeling in your heart, then choose Jeep Gladiator.
3. Great Wall locomotive cannon
Model highlights: large cargo compartment, C6 trailer qualification, cost-effective
Of course, with the east wind of domestic pickup trucks, independent brands have also begun to launch different pickups. The Great Wall Cannon is a phenomenon-level product in the field of domestic pickup trucks today, and has made breakthroughs in terms of appearance, performance, and playability. The Great Wall Locomotive Gun is a model jointly created by the Great Wall Gun and the locomotive circle layer. The use of two two-seat locomotive guns makes the cargo compartment further expanded (cargo compartment size 2475/1520/540mm), the load carrying capacity reached 995Kg, and most locomotives on the market can be easily loaded. At the same time, the locomotive gun is also equipped with 2.5 tons of trailer qualification as well as trailer pick-up port and trailer mounting port as standard.
In terms of intelligence, the Great Wall Cannon is also equipped with a new generation of intelligent voice control system and mobile phone remote control system. Intelligent driver assistance systems including ACC adaptive cruise, lane centering, lane departure warning, etc. can also be optionally installed.
In terms of power and handling, the locomotive gun is equipped with 2.0T+8AT, and is available in diesel and gasoline versions. At the same time, the locomotive guns are equipped with TOD intelligent timely four-wheel drive system, and the optional rear axle electronic control differential lock is sufficient for passing and de-trapping, which is enough to cope with complex road conditions. If you love to play with motorcycles, have certain requirements for the loading capacity of pickup trucks, and at the same time want to try motorhome self-driving, the Great Wall Locomotive Gun will be a more cost-effective choice.
Write at the end
With the relaxation of pickup truck policy, the domestic pickup truck market will have a lot of market potential. In addition to the First Taste of the Great Wall Cannon, other domestic brands are also following suit. When the policy is gradually improved, domestic car companies have launched more powerful and interesting pickup truck models, and the use of pickup trucks has been further expanded, and it is expected that these easy-to-use and fun pickup trucks can open up a new way of life for Chinese people.
(Text/Shen Chen; Trial/Lingyun Sentient Beings)