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New trends in the pickup truck market: A comprehensive analysis of pickup truck models in 2024.
i.Overview of Pickup Truck City.
a.Practicality and multiplication trends for pickup trucks.
The practicality of pickup truck models has always occupied a special place in the automotive market. Its strong load-bearing capacity and rugged chassis design make it widely used in the commercial field, making it the tool of choice for transportation and logistics. However, in recent years, pickup trucks have gradually moved towards passenger use, and more consumers have begun to see them as an option for daily transportation. This trend has set off a new wave in the market and is leading the way for the automotive industry.
b.The issue of "15 years of mandatory obsolescence".
Although pickup truck models have obvious advantages in terms of practicality, the "15-year mandatory scrapping" policy has been an important factor restricting their development. This policy stipulates that vehicles must be forcibly scrapped after 15 years of use, which brings additional financial burden and choice pressure to car owners. In this context, consumers are increasingly expecting and paying attention to the new generation of pickup truck models, hoping that the new models can make breakthroughs in performance, environmental protection and economy.
ii.New pickup truck model for 2024.
a.Chang'an hunter.
Changan Hunter, as a highly anticipated extended-range pickup, will bring more surprises to consumers. It is equipped with 2The 0T engine acts as a range extender with a maximum power of 140 kW, with dual motors reaching a peak power of 200 kW and a peak torque of an astonishing 470 Nm. This model adopts the CLTC working condition comprehensive range, with an impressive range of 1031 kilometers, and only 7 kilometers to accelerate to 100 kilometers9 seconds. Not only that, Changan Hunter has excellent performance in outdoor power consumption, with dual 220V plugs and a maximum reserve power of 227 degrees, which can support more than 100 hours of use of 2000W electrical appliances. In terms of design, the body is muscular and powerful, and the cargo compartment is spacious, with the original cover and segmented tailgate for further convenience. The interior configuration of the car adopts the style of Jia Yonghua, with dual screens, built-in 8-core MT8666 chips, and the level of intelligence is also quite high, including 540° panoramic image + transparent chassis and other functions. At present, the hunter has opened the pre-sale, and the pre-sale price is 1399-21.690,000, deliveries will begin in the first quarter.
b.JAC Hum EV
As a multi-functional pickup truck, the JAC Humtu EV brings a new option to the market. Its price range is $1318-16.480,000 with gasoline and diesel engines. The new energy version of the car adopts a closed front grille design, which is integrated into the mask style of the future mecha warrior, presenting a unique appearance feature. In terms of body size, the Humtu EV is 562 meters, width 1965 meters, height 192 meters, equipped with 1The 81-meter ultra-long cargo box, with 2 vertical and 9 horizontal stacked welded frames, and a ground clearance of 205mm, is very impressive in terms of carrying capacity and ability to cope with scenarios. The interior design is inspired by the Forbidden City, presenting a T-shaped symmetrical structure. The Humtu EV adopts dual-motor four-wheel drive, with a maximum power of 70 160 kW and a peak torque of 176 342 Nm respectively from the front and rear motors. The battery is equipped with a capacity of 8802kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with a CTLC range of 500km. The Humto EV is expected to be launched at the Beijing Motor Show, with competitors including the Great Wall Cannon EV and the Changan Lantuo EV.
c.BYD's new pickup truck.
The news of BYD's new pickup has long been rumored, and recent mild camouflage spy photos show that its overall outline is basically the same as the patent drawing and hypothetical drawing of the previous **. The square front face is equipped with vertical front double LED headlights, and the middle cover may be a large BYDD logo, the overall shape is hard, and the ground clearance is also quite high, so it takes some effort to get into the car. High-definition spy shots of the interior show a right-hand drive model, indicating that the car will be a global model. Inside, the instrument cluster and center console are two separate screens, with armrests on either side of the floor console. The details show that the interior of the car is similar to the style of the Formula Leopard 5 around the gear lever, with a wide range of features such as steep hill descent and all-electric hybrid mode switching. However, the left-hand drive trim of the earlier ** had some differences with it. In terms of power, the car will be available in both electric and hybrid forms. In addition, the rear suspension has an independent suspension and is expected to be equipped with a hydraulic active suspension system, while the front suspension has aluminum alloy components. The car is expected to enter the final testing stage before production and may be launched within this year.
d.Rado's new 4WD pickup.
Geely Radar's first electric pickup, the RD6, caused a sensation in November 2022, and subsequent spin-offs include the RD6 Xinggong Edition for campers. Recently, it was revealed that Radar Auto will launch a four-wheel drive pickup truck in the second quarter of 2024, with zero hundred acceleration 4S level. According to the CEO of Radar, the 0-100km h acceleration of the four-wheel drive model reaches the level of Tesla's Cybertruck, and the 0-100km h acceleration of pulling hundreds of kilograms of cargo is also in the 4 second range, and the wading depth exceeds that of Hummerev (813mm). The Cybertruck dual-motor model has a 0-96km h acceleration time of 41 second. The workmanship and feel of this pickup will be closer to or even better than that of passenger cars, with a load capacity of 865kg and a towing capacity of 3 tons, and it may also have the ability to charge all BEVs directly. The new car will continue to be built on Geely's pure electric pickup platform derived from Geely's vast architecture, and the data shows that it will be a more powerful and playable product. Rado Motors is making its mark in the pickup truck market with an image of innovation and high performance.
e.Chery's all-new pickup truck.
The last pickup truck is from Chery, a group of imaginary pictures of a new medium-sized pickup truck drawn by foreign media on the Internet**. It is expected to be a double-row seat + standard-length cargo box version. The front face of the new car presents the style of the Tiggo family, the middle grille has a bit of the flavor of Tucson L, and the front and rear light clusters have a unique design and are highly recognizable. In addition, typical pickup elements are also reflected, including muscular lines, black wheel arches, large wheels, and roof racks. The interior design is expected to adopt the current popular dual-screen design, and the steering wheel seems to be different from the regular model. The new car is expected to be equipped with a number of functions such as wireless charging, panoramic view, Apple CarPlay, heated seats, and heated steering wheel. As for the power, there is no specific news yet, and foreign media believe that it will be more abundant. For this car, foreign media have high hopes, believing that it will be successful in the global market except North America. There are rumors that the new car may be classified under Chery's brand and is expected to be released in early 2025. In addition to domestic sales, Chery will also export to markets such as the Middle East, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, bringing Chery's pickup products to a wider international market.
iii.Pickup truck market outlook.
With the successive debut of ** pickup truck models in 2024, the entire pickup truck market has ushered in new development opportunities. With their unique design, advanced technology and eco-friendly powertrain, these new models will undoubtedly win more attention and recognition in the market. Despite the challenges of policies such as "15 years of mandatory scrapping", the emergence of a new generation of pickup trucks has provided consumers with more choices and injected new vitality into the entire industry. In the future, with the continuous innovation of technology and the continuous competition in the market, pickup truck models will continue to develop to a higher level to meet the growing needs of consumers for practicality, performance and environmental protection. 2024 will be a year of new changes and opportunities for the pickup truck market, and it is also a long-awaited moment for consumers.