At this stage, with the rapid popularization of new energy and digital intelligence, the pickup truck market is also facing structural changes in the market, crowd and demand areas, and has begun to move towards the development path of new energy and digital intelligence. In addition, with the tightening of environmental protection regulations, problems such as firewood restrictions, emissions and fuel consumption have become more and more prominent, and the needs and pain points of users need to be solved urgently.
During this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, Changan Automobile released the world's first super extended range pickup truck Changan Hunter, hoping to break the inherent constraints of traditional pickup truck styling through the core value of "fierce, economical, and calling", solve the problem of "weak power" and high fuel consumption of diesel pickups, and dispel the concerns of pure electric pickup trucks about cruising range and inconvenient energy replenishment.
So as the only pickup truck model in the world that uses extended range power, can Changan Hunter really solve the actual needs of users?What kind of actual performance can it bring in terms of dynamic performance?Not long ago, "e-car exchange" had a detailed experience of this new car.
The new design creates a pickup aesthetic
In Changan Automobile's view, high-level hunters always enter as prey. Therefore, Chang'an Hunter has adopted a new "hunting" design language, which is inspired by the instantaneous capture of predators in nature when they attack.
The front face of the new car is designed with a shark nose to create a stronger sense of power. The unbounded digital dot matrix grille is highly recognizable, and a sharp rib line extends under the front headlights on both sides, making the front part of the car more layered.
On the side of the body, the lines of the Changan Hunter are smooth and muscular, showing a strong sense of power. The standard cargo box model of this test drive has a body "three measurements" of 5380mm 1980mm and 1875mm, as well as a wheelbase of 3180mm, and the cargo box size is 1600mm 1595mm 520mm.
At the rear of the car, the design of the Changan Hunter is simple and elegant, and the tail light group uses an LED light source, which has a very good effect after being lit. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a double-stage opening multi-function tailgate, which can easily achieve three deployment states, whether it is outdoor leisure or loading and transportation, it can provide more convenience.
Entering the car, the interior of the Changan Hunter gives it a luxurious feel. The interior of the car is covered with a large number of soft materials and leather upholstery, which enhances the texture of the interior. The center console is equipped with a large touch screen, which integrates multi-** entertainment, navigation, vehicle information and other functions, and the operation is simple and intuitive. In addition, the Changan Hunter is also equipped with a full LCD instrument panel, multi-function steering wheel, automatic air conditioning and other configurations, providing a more comfortable and convenient driving experience.
In terms of configuration, the Changan Hunter is equipped with safe driving assistance systems including 360-degree panoramic image, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning, which greatly improves the safety of driving. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with comfort features such as keyless entry and one-button start, providing a more comfortable driving environment for drivers and passengers.
Long endurance and low energy consumption driving control is outstanding
In terms of power, the Changan Hunter is equipped with a generator with a maximum power of 100kw + Changan Blue Whale 2The super range extender composed of 0TGDI engine can achieve a peak torque of 470N·m and a wheel end torque of 5000N·m. Its starting response is only 04s, 000 acceleration reaches 79s, all aspects of the data can exceed the same level of diesel pickup.
In addition, the Chang'an Hunter is equipped with a piece with a capacity of 31The 18kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with a 70L large fuel tank, has a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of up to 1031km, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100km is as low as 13 liters, 100 kilometers feed fuel consumption is 79 liters (8 for the 4WD version.)5 liters). In addition, the car also supports 33 6 kW of external discharge.
In addition, the new car also has the world's first "one-button injection" function, which can increase the power generation power and achieve strong power generation when the battery is low at 8%. to cope with the full load and overload conditions, climbing long slopes, and high-speed driving limit scenarios.
As an extended-range pickup, Changan Hunter has a pure electric range of 180km, in daily road driving, the power response of the vehicle is very rapid under the condition of sufficient power, whether it is accelerating overtaking, or changing lanes uphill can be done in one go, there is no lag like a traditional diesel or gasoline engine.
Since there is no gearbox, the Changan Hunter will not feel frustrated at all during the acceleration process, so its 000 acceleration time is only 79 seconds, which is definitely far ahead of the pickup truck model.
Changan Hunter has four driving modes, including Economy, Standard, Sport, and Custom. and five vehicle modes, including pure electric priority, fuel priority, automatic, forced pure electric and one-key power assist. In real driving, even in fuel priority mode, 2The presence of the 0T engine is not prominent, and it will only quietly complete its own work.
In terms of chassis, Changan Hunter adopts front double wishbone + rear five-link suspension, which has excellent support for the body, and although it will shake slightly due to the large body when cornering quickly, the overall is still within the acceptable range. In addition, the Changan Hunter pickup truck is also equipped with a total of three locks: front axle lock, rear axle lock and energy lock, which can cover the off-road needs of most scenarios, and the wheel end torque can reach up to 5000N·m, which can be easily met in extreme scenarios such as escape or rescue.
It is worth mentioning that in terms of towing ability, the Changan Hunter pickup also has 25 tons of towing qualification, and optional rear tow bar, whether it is an RV towing or trapped rescue.
It can be said that today's pickup trucks are no longer simple production tools, but carry people's yearning for a better life, and continue to evolve to a life and leisure carrier. On December 22, Chang'an Hunter has officially opened pre-sale. A total of eight models will be offered with a price range of 13990,000 yuan to 21690,000 yuan.
In the future, with the launch of the Changan Hunter, this extended-range model with excellent strength in appearance, configuration, power, etc., has naturally become the best solution to solve the current travel pain points of pickup truck users. According to the plan, Chang'an Hunter will be officially listed early next year, and we will continue to pay attention to what kind of market it will enter the market at that time.