With the diversification of consumer demand and the pursuit of vehicle quality, pickup trucks are getting rid of the positioning of "tool cars" and deriving new needs such as driving pleasure, comfort and multi-scene applications. Not long ago, Changan Pickup launched the world's first super extended range pickup truck - Changan Hunter, and it is reported that the new car will be officially launched on December 22. On the eve of the listing, the author came to Hangzhou to test drive the Chang'an Hunter, whether it can meet the diversified needs of consumers at this stage?
Static experience
In terms of appearance, Chang'an Hunter adopts a new design language, inspired by the posture of predators in nature when attacking, so that the body shape shows the beauty of hunting in the movement and static, and realizes the subversion of the appearance of traditional pickups.
In the front face part, the Changan Hunter adopts a shark nose design, which not only has the steady atmosphere of traditional off-road, but also creates a sense of power and forward rush that bursts instantlyThe unbounded digital dot matrix grille design, with a tough front face shape, integrates technology and wild beauty, presenting a strong visual impact.
On the side of the body, it still retains the classic design inherent in a pickup truck;But the personalized wheels, along with the side steps and a chunky rear bucket roll cage with dual side pilot lights, add to the sleek design elements. Even its tail bucket has formed a "ducktail" dress, which allows it to further highlight the sporty atmosphere.
In terms of size, the Changan Hunter has a length, width and height of 5630*1930*1885mm and a wheelbase of 3330mmThe water-repellent coating on the inside of the rear bucket and the distinctive two-section cargo baffle continue to enhance its practicality and convenience. It is reported that its maximum rated load weight is 495 kg, and the four-wheel drive version also has a trailer qualification of 2500 kg, plus an external discharge function, which allows it to meet the needs of more car scenarios.
Entering the car, the Changan Hunter pickup truck as a whole follows the passenger interior design language, the Jinghu dual screen appears to be very scientific and technological atmosphere, and the large area of leather wrapping and unique contrasting design in the car further enhance the texture of the vehicle.
Changan Hunter pickup integrates most of its interior settings into the central control screen, and only retains the physical button for air conditioning settings and the 2 4-wheel drive switch knob on the driver's right side, which brings better integration to the car. In addition, the Changan Hunter pickup adopts the same pocket gear design as the luxury car in the gear shift mode, which saves a lot of space for the driver's right side, and it also feels excellent during use.
Dynamic experience
During the test drive, we came to Hangzhou Wangdi Mountain, covering high-speed, national highways, rural roads and non-paved roads, which can well experience the performance of Chang'an hunters in various road conditions.
In terms of power, the Changan Hunter is equipped with a generator with a peak of 100kW + Changan Blue Whale 2The super range extender composed of the 0TGDI engine achieves a peak torque of 470N·m and a wheel-end torque of 5000N·m. This kind of power is expressed in the actual experience of the feeling is "fast, accurate, ruthless", on the city road, as long as you step on the electric door can feel a steady stream of power output.
Thanks to the front and rear axle hard locks + energy locks equipped with Changan Hunter, when driving on unpaved roads in the rain, you only need to switch to high-speed four-wheel drive mode, and you can easily pass. Changan Hunter adopts double wishbone front independent suspension + five-link integral bridge rear suspension structure, which can control accurately and better control the body attitude when cornering at high speed.
From the overall feeling of the test drive, the Changan Hunter far exceeds the author's expectations for it as a pickup truck in terms of comfort and handling.
In fact, the Changan Hunter not only performs well in power, but also is second to none in terms of energy saving. It uses IBCU Chassis Drive-by-Wire Energy** technology to increase overall urban range by 20%, plus a 70L fuel tank design and equipment31The 18kw·h battery can meet the needs of long-distance vehicles. In addition, Changan Hunter is equipped with the world's first power domain controller (PDCU): through the power domain controller, the engine control and vehicle control are combined into one, and the power generation and drive work together and efficiently, and the energy consumption can be as low as 22kw·h 100km, and the comprehensive fuel consumption is 13L 100km, feed fuel consumption two-wheel drive 79L 100km, 4WD 85L 100km, which truly saves travel expenses for users.
How does Chang'an Hunter meet the diversified needs of consumers?
As a new energy vehicle, Chang'an Hunter is equipped with a full-scene outdoor discharge function, which is equivalent to a mobile life energy supplement power station, such as electric motorcycles, electric cookers, projectors, and even assault drills used in work, etc., can be used to replenish energy with Chang'an Hunter, which can be called a mobile charging treasure.
It is understood that the Changan Hunter is equipped with a professional vehicle-grade 220V dual interface, which can achieve 33kw of continuous safe discharge capability. Through in-situ intelligent power generation technology, it realizes efficient energy conversion, with high power generation conversion effect, with a maximum reserve power of 227 kWh (1L oil = 3 kWh), which can meet the use of 2000W electrical appliances for more than 100 hours.
It can be said that Chang'an Hunter is a pickup truck that can not only meet the needs of engineering operations, cargo transportation, but also meet the needs of multiple scenarios such as commuting, outdoor camping, personalized off-road, leisure travel, etc. What kind of surprise will Changan Automobile, which has always been a favorite fan, bring this time?Let's look forward to the announcement of the mystery at the Chang'an Hunter listing conference on December 22.