In the past two years, the attention of pickup truck models has continued to rise, and consumers have increasingly demanded for this type of car. It is no longer just a tool attribute, and the interior and exterior design has gradually become SUV-oriented. However, when it comes to pickup trucks, Zhengzhou Nissan is definitely a car company with a lot of say, and its Ruiqi series is a star product. On May 13, 2022, Ruiqi 7 officially started pre-sale, with a pre-sale price starting from 113,800 yuan.
Ruiqi 7｜More fashionable pickup
Compared with any previous Ruiqi models, today's protagonist Ruiqi 7 is younger in design. The new design style is inspired by the "tiger". The size of the grille has been further increased, occupying almost half of the front of the car, and it does look very visually impactful.
Ruiqi 7's headlight group has also become much thinner. Although the headlight group is still a halogen light source, it still has a certain degree of recognition under the blessing of LED daytime running light . It is worth mentioning that the fog lamp area of the new car officially says that the imitation of the tiger whisker shape is quite innovative.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5287*1850*1842mm/1857mm (optional luggage rack and five-link rear suspension), which is a normal level in the same class. Its proximity angle, departure angle and minimum ground clearance are 33°, 25° and 209mm respectively, which is more than enough for daily use. The purpose of the U-shaped rear surround design is to make the upper and lower cargo compartment more relaxed, but the pedal position of the Ruiqi 7 is still slightly higher. It is worth mentioning that the cargo compartment has a spray-coated cargo compartment, and it is also more convenient to bundle and fix the goods with a thick gantry .
Ruiqi 7｜A more advanced car
The Ruiqi 7 has good passenger properties compared to the competitors of the same level. Although it is not very luxurious, it is pleasing enough to look at it, it is almost the style of an urban SUV. The center console is simple and clear, and the large-area soft material of the smear molding process is a powerful tool to enhance the sense of high-end.
Three-spoke steering wheel is moderate in shape, not covered with genuine leather, and the plastic material is slightly cheap. However, the disc spoke is relatively small, the multi-function buttons are rich, and there is no problem with practicality.
0-inch central control screen is actually very smooth to use, and there is almost no lag in switching between each interface, and supports mobile phone interconnection, voice control, online navigation and other functions. It is worth mentioning that the new car also comes with 360° panoramic images and is very sharp.
The wide wings on both sides of the seat can hold the body well. The front seat cushions are moderate in length, but the filling is slightly harder. The main driver's seat supports 8-way electric adjustment, which is rare in its class.
Ruiqi7｜Low enough
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general data
engine: 2.3T diesel
maximum power: 166 horsepower
maximum power: 166 horsepower
https://www. ml5 Peak torque: 420 Nm
Transmission system: 8-speed manual-automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive system: Time-sharing four-wheel drive
Power, this Ruiqi 7 is equipped with a 2.3T diesel turbocharged engine code-named M9T, with a maximum power of 166 horsepower and a peak torque of 420 Nm. The transmission part is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission and is equipped with a time-sharing four-wheel drive system.
This test drive was arranged in a closed venue, so more experiences this time focus on the acceleration and braking levels.Thanks to the characteristics of the diesel engine, the power of this Ruiqi 7 in low-torque state is much more sufficient than that of a gasoline car, but the initial power is still relatively soft. With a sufficiently linear accelerator pedal, the entire starting process does not feel weak. As the speed increases, this "brute force" is also released. The ability to speed up in the middle and rear range can be achieved at any time, and you can speed up and overtake easily without having to tease the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
-speed manual-automatic transmission has no problem with working logic. It is very happy to raise gears in daily driving, and the dense gear ratio also makes its gear shifting movements soft and smooth, with a small sense of participation. When accelerating rapidly, the downshift movement is still a little slower, and you need to hesitate for one to two seconds before completing the command. You still have to make a certain amount of advancement after overtaking. In addition, at a low speed, the second gear will have an occasional drag and drop when lowering and one gear, but for a pickup truck, these details are negligible.
The Ruiqi 7 has a long brake pedal, the brake force is released evenly, and there is no obvious release critical point. Even if such calibration is matched with a soft suspension, there will not be excessive nodding on the front of the car when braking. In terms of NVH, this car is very excellent. When driving at 80km/h in the test yard, the wind noise is suppressed well. The diesel engine is very quiet. Only when it accelerates rapidly can you occasionally hear the "da da da da" sound.
Ruiqi 7 | Written at the end
Ruiqi 7 has very obvious evolution, and it is known as the "Australian version of Navarra". The newly designed appearance and 2.3T diesel turbocharged engine are the highlights of this car. In addition, it also offers three different rear suspension forms and a variety of models for consumers to choose from. Overall, it is still a highly playable pickup truck model.
