On October 25, the 2021 China International Commercial Vehicle Plateau Summit Challenge (hereinafter referred to as the "Plateau Challenge"), hosted by Commercial Vehicle News Media, came to an end at the Kunlun Pass at an altitude of 4,768 meters.
After a long journey of 1800 kilometers, Chang'an successfully crossed the Wang f3 pickup truck to reach the Kunlun Pass. As a tool-based pickup truck aimed at China's urban logistics market segment and focusing on economic practicality, how does the Chang'an Leapfrog Wang f3 pickup truck perform under the extreme working conditions of low temperature, high cold and lack of oxygen? Let's take a look.
The appearance is exquisitely crafted, the shape is mighty and domineering
From the appearance point of view, Changan Span Wang f3 pickup truck adopts a new design language, the appearance is square and straight, mainly practical, the whole vehicle line is smooth and beautiful, full of muscle, heroic atmosphere.
The front face adopts the medium mesh shape of the large-size dot matrix design, the hot stamping process, the external throwing strengthens the wheel eyebrow design, giving the front face and the body a sense of layering and strength, making the whole vehicle more stable and heavy.
The headlights with lens design not only enhance the brightness, improve the safety of driving at night, but also create a domineering, bright and energetic posture. At the same time, the chrome strips and headlights echo continuously, and the fog lights and bumpers blend together, making the shape more fashionable and beautiful.
Changan across the Wang f3 pickup truck adopts integrated rearview mirrors, the body and the rearview mirrors are the same color, the rearview mirror expands the area, improves the recognition of the whole vehicle, the rear vision is wider, and the driving is safer.
From the side, the body and the cargo compartment line are perfectly connected, the simple streamlined waist design, the vehicle posture is full of sports, and the appearance is more in line with the aesthetics of young users. Set against the backdrop of the empty plateau and the snow-capped mountains, the body adds a bit of freedom and uninhibited temperament.
The tail design of the Changan Spanking King f3 pickup truck is mainly simple and practical. The vertical combination taillight and high brake light design effectively increase the light area and ensure driving safety; the pedal pedal is widened, which is not only more convenient to get on and off, but also adds a sense of visual stability to the whole vehicle.
The passenger interior highlights the high-end texture
Entering the cab interior, the interior of the Changan Leapfrog King f3 pickup truck is mainly black and gray, with a simple and generous design and rich layers.
The main and auxiliary seats are ergonomically designed and wrapped in leather materials, which can reduce driving fatigue during long-distance driving, and improve the visual effect and have a more graded sense.
The interior of the cab has a wide field of view, the door guard plate, the main body of the instrument panel are water transfer cover, and the silver decorative strip is treated through, highlighting the high-end texture of the vehicle.
The steering wheel adopts a three-spoke design, with eps electronic boost and active back to positive function, during the turning process, the steering wheel control is light, the direction is clear, and the driving is more labor-saving.
The rear space is optimized and designed, and the wide wheelbase of the Changan Span Wang f3 pickup truck effectively improves the rear space and lateral stability. At the same time, the flat floor and the one-piece widened and thick seats create a comfortable ride for the rear occupants.
Power and maneuverability take into account the desert and plateau without obstacles
As a tool pickup truck, power and vehicle handling are important parameters to evaluate the quality of a car. The plateau challenge deliberately selected the route in the Kunlun Mountains, which has low air pressure, low oxygen content, and steep slopes, in order to comprehensively test the comprehensive performance of the vehicle.
In terms of power, Changan Leapfrog f3 pickup truck is equipped with Dong'an 1.6l naturally aspirated gasoline engine, with a maximum output of up to 123ps and a maximum torque of 158n·m, with the advantages of large power, large torque and low speed, and meets the National VI emission standards.
After more than 1800 kilometers of complex road conditions such as plateaus, deserts, Gobi, mountain roads, etc., the engine left a deep impression on the reporter: when the vehicle ignited, the engine reacted quickly; when the vehicle was idling, the sound and vibration generated by the engine were basically not felt in the car, creating a quiet experience of the passenger car.
At the same time, when the vehicle is running, whether it is on a plateau at an altitude of 4768 meters, a steep mountain road, or a slippery snow, the power output of the engine is always stable and powerful, and it has a wide torque space, which can be perfectly adapted to the needs of each power range.
The vehicle matches the Dongan t18r five-speed manual transmission, using a three-stage aluminum alloy shell and lightweight stiffener design, which improves the overall stiffness, clear gear, strong suction feeling, and easy to operate.
In addition, thanks to the clear semi-linkage position of the clutch, the damping adjustment between the gears is just right, and driving on the steep mountain road can quickly complete the gear switching by lightly stepping on the clutch, and the gear shift is fast and smooth, with an excellent gear shift experience.
Not only that, The Changan Span Wang f3 pickup truck adopts the structure of double horizontal arm independent suspension + rear leaf spring, which not only improves the lateral stability and anti-roll ability of high-speed driving, but also ensures the bearing capacity of the vehicle, killing two birds with one stone.
Moreover, the key parts of the vehicle are made of ultra-high-strength steel plates, with front and rear anti-collision steel beams, and the four doors are equipped with high-strength anti-collision beams to create a cab as strong as a fortress, creating a safe space for drivers and passengers.
The large cargo box meets the needs of multi-purpose cargo
In addition to the advantages of cars and traditional pickup trucks in terms of power and comfort, the volume and cargo capacity of the cargo compartment and the cargo capacity can also be compared with models such as micro-trucks and micro-passengers.
Changan Leapfrog Wang f3 pickup truck adopts Hilax platform frame and dmax platform body, and the cargo compartment interior is available in two sizes: 1480×1465×465mm (double row short shaft), 2020 × 1510×400 mm (double row long axle).
The whole vehicle adopts a non-load-bearing body, and the cargo box structure has two forms: traditional pickup truck cargo box and three-sided openable freight container, with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons, which has super high practicality and can meet the needs of many small card users for cargo capacity.
The cargo box is equipped with cargo box treasure, equipped with a number of anchor points and rope hooks inside and outside, the design is simple and practical, which is convenient for users to fix the rope when loading goods in the later stage; the upper edge of the cargo box is equipped with a reinforced gantry, highlighting the strength and mighty sense of the vehicle.
Overall, Chang'an Leapfrog Wang f3 pickup truck with high comfort, high reliability, excellent power performance in this plateau challenge to overcome the Gobi, desert, frozen soil and other complex road conditions, "wild" more than 1800 kilometers successfully topped the Kunlun Pass, is a cost-effective blue pickup truck that can meet the needs of different users, in the future, it will also play a greater role in leading the transformation and upgrading of China's urban transportation equipment.