Recently, the domestic Ford Lie Horse ushered in its debut, and was included in JMC Ford's new channel brand - Ford Beyond, JMC Ford's off-road products will be launched in the brand, such as pickup ranger, off-road vehicle Bronco, electric pickup F-150 Raptor, which also shows that JMC Ford attaches great importance to the off-road sector.
The Ford Horse, which debuted this time, has been well-known in the off-road circle for a long time, and is an American hard-core off-road SUV with a non-load-bearing body, and basically retains the design of the overseas version after being produced in China, equipped with 2The 3T Ecoboost engine and interior details have also been optimized and upgraded for Chinese consumers.
In terms of appearance, the new car retains the original American hard-style, with a flat long rectangular upper grille filled with a blackened mesh, a Ford Bronco lettered logo in the middle, and round headlights similar to the boot button embedded on both sides, which looks retro and stylish. The front bumper has a variety of exaggerated guards, exposed tow hooks, and oversized approach angles, once again emphasizing the hardcore design.
The square box shape on the side of the body is more pure, the body lines are simple and tough, the wide wheel arches, the curved prominent wheel eyebrows, and the thick all-terrain AT tires show the tough guy temperament all the time. Elements such as exaggerated contrasting designs and frameless doors add a sense of style. In addition, the new car retains the unique detachable roof, which can be removed to form an open structure similar to an open top, which is full of personality and provides a wider view off-road.
At the rear, the exposed backpack-style spare wheel adds to the wild feel, as does the free-opening rear window, left-hand tailgate, and the iconic Mustang logo on the tailgate. The long strip of tail light clusters is arranged longitudinally on both sides, and the red strip is wrapped in an impressive white color block. The rear bumper section is thick and prominent, the license plate position is suspended on the left side, and the entire rear axle suspension is clearly visible, which once again adds to the hardcore feel.
In terms of body size, the new car measures 4825 2070 1990 mm and has a wheelbase of 2950 mm, which has the market positioning of a mid-size SUV. In terms of off-road, the normal version has an approach angle of 38 degrees, a departure angle of 31 degrees, a passing angle of 22 degrees, a minimum ground clearance of 237 242mm, and a maximum wading depth of 800mm. Bigfoot (Wasteland, Everglades): Approach angle 45 degrees, departure angle 37 degrees, passing angle 26 degrees, minimum ground clearance 273mm, maximum wading depth 850mm (with wading hose 925mm).
In terms of details, more advanced interior materials and processes are adopted, such as the addition of upholstery material coating above the center console, and a row of common off-road function buttons including front anti-roll bar disconnection, front differential lock, rear differential lock, off-road cornering assist, and off-road creep mode. Colorful decorative patterns have been added to the passenger panel and detail areas, such as the North American mountain landscape outline pattern added to the Badlands version.
In addition, the interior layout of the car is basically the same as that of the overseas version, providing 12A 3-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 12-inch recessed center display with a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and Ford SYNC+ connectivity system. The center console offers a large number of physical buttons and a built-in screen climate control knob, while the armrest box provides a mechanical gear lever, a knob to control the driving mode, an open cup holder, and the handle decoration and leather stitching can be seen everywhere to further enhance the hardcore feeling.
In terms of power, the domestic version of the Liema uses 2The combination of a 3T turbocharged Ecoboos engine + 10AT gearbox has a maximum power of 202 kW and a maximum torque of 429 Nm. Some specialized modified models also provide professional off-road kits, such as Goodyear 35-inch OD mud tires, 47. Rear axle ratio, Dana front and rear electronically controlled mechanical differential locks, EMOD intelligent full-time four-wheel drive system, Bilstein three-stage nitrogen shock absorber, etc.
If the car was launched in China a few years ago, it will surely be popular in the domestic off-road circle, but now the main off-road independent brands such as tanks and formula leopards have a small climate, and Ford Flame Horse wants to rely on its feelings and influence to win sufficient orders in China, and more attention is needed.
Edited by Wen Che.