The Spring Festival holiday in 2021 is coming to an end, and people returning to visit relatives are also preparing to embark on the road back to the city. As in previous years, many people have chosen private cars as their travel tool. However, on the way home and on the way back this year, people found that there is a significant increase in the number of models, that is, pickup trucks. According to data from the Passenger Association, in 2020, the cumulative sales of pickup trucks in China were 478,000, a year-on-year increase of 9%, while the overall sales of the automobile industry fell by about 7% last year, which is enough to prove the strong vitality of pickup trucks.
In the Chinese automobile market, there are a large number of car companies producing pickup trucks, and SAIC Maxus MSXUS is one of the representative car companies. Its pickup trucks are mainly T60 and T70, which are divided into off-road version, luxury version, aggressive version, off-road version and other models, basically covering a variety of use scenarios, of which the 2021 T70 luxury version launched in January 2021, The starting price is 119,800, which is a high-quality model with a high degree of attention.
Pickup trucks give many people the first impression of atmosphere, which is the common feature of the exterior design of domestic and foreign pickup trucks. The body lines of the T70 are very simple and full of power. Whether it's the large-size middle net or the raised ribs on the engine compartment cover, they all look full of momentum. Coupled with the super-size body, the whole car has a kind of unrestrained temperament. Compared with the aggressive off-road model, its front is not equipped with sports bars, and the roof rack is not so exaggerated, but the exquisite design techniques in the atmosphere are the same.
The large-size middle net has a chrome-plated decorative frame and is integrated with the headlights. It looks aggressive from a distance. The three-stage front surround is not complicated, but it is quite different. Sexual style. The LED daytime running lights are L-shaped, with very good visual effects and high recognition. At the same time, all models support automatic headlights, front fog lights, and headlight height adjustable functions.
The luxury version of T70 is divided into standard compartment and long compartment according to the length of the body. The size of the rear cargo compartment will be different accordingly. The body size of the standard version is 5365mm×1900mm×1845mm,The wheelbase is 3155mm, the length of the rear cargo compartment is 1485mm; the body size of the long-box version is 5680mm×1900mm×1845mm, the wheelbase reaches 3470mm, and the rear cargo compartment space has reached 1800mm, which is the leader in the same class. The side of its body is equipped with a welcome pedal, which is convenient for passengers to get on and off. The large-size wheel arches and the raised waist line on the door also look very sharp. As a big pickup, these are all essential design elements.
The tailgate adopts the conventional shape of a pickup truck, and the embossed MAXUS logo in English is very eye-catching. The sturdy rear bumper protrudes from the car body, and the tailgate pedals and large-size fog lights are designed on it, which has both practicality and safety. The T70 deluxe version uses a front double wishbone independent suspension and a rear full-gradual leaf spring non-independent suspension to ensure the comfort of the front row and the cargo capacity of the rear compartment. It also provides a four-wheel drive version for consumers select.
The interior style of the T70 Deluxe Edition is very similar to that of mainstream passenger cars. The driver's platform adopts a common T-shaped design and uses a large number of chrome-plated decorative elements, which looks delicate and calm. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and the large-size central control screen are also design elements that are highly recognized by consumers. In terms of riding experience, the T70 luxury version gives people the feeling that it is not inferior to the SUV or MPV models of the same price.
It is worth mentioning that the internal configuration of the T70 Deluxe Edition is also very rich. All models have fixed-speed cruises and 360-degree panoramic images, allowing consumers to drive this large-size pickup with ease. At the same time, it also has various common configurations such as electric sunroof, keyless start, keyless entry, and Bluetooth phone. The rich internal configuration has significantly improved its market competitiveness.
The biggest difference between a pickup truck and an ordinary passenger car is that it has a large cargo box and a strong cargo capacity, so many consumers are very concerned about its power performance, pony A large-scale pickup truck cannot be recognized by consumers. The T70 Deluxe Edition is equipped with a 2.0T diesel turbocharged engine, which comes from the SAIC π engine family.It is the only diesel engine in the list of China's top ten engines in 2020. It has a maximum horsepower of 163Ps and a maximum torque of 400N·m, reaching the first-class level of the same-level models, and can fully meet the needs of consumers for various vehicles. At the same time, it also provides 6MT and 6AT gearboxes, bringing customers a very good driving experience.
In addition, the T70 Deluxe Edition also has its own ultimate pursuit in terms of safety performance. It uses a large number of hot-formed steel technology and laser welding technology, the body is firm, stable, and high-strength, and it has obtained the Australian A-NCAP five-star rating, creating the best record in the history of the Chinese automobile brand A-NCAP crash test. At the same time, it is also equipped with Bosch 9.0ESP body stability control technology, so that the T70 luxury version can ensure the stability and reliability of the body in any vehicle environment. This is what pickup truck users value very much.
Pickup trucks are a popular model all over the world, and their overall low sales in the Chinese auto market are due to policy restrictions. In recent years, there have been increasing calls for lifting the ban on pickup trucks, and relevant policies in many cities are trying to relax restrictions. SAIC MAXUS T70 has won wide recognition from consumers with its strong product performance and has become a benchmark for domestic pickup trucks. With its excellent quality and rich configuration, the T70 Deluxe Edition is becoming the first choice of more and more consumers.
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