This sentence comes from Li Ruifeng, vice president of Great Wall Motor Group. It is true that the Great Wall pickup truck plays an irreplaceable role in the development of the Great Wall and also plays a decisive role in the domestic pickup truck market. On June 5, the off-road version of the Great Wall Gun was officially launched. At this point, the layout of the three series of Great Wall Gun passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles has been completed, which indicates that the horn of Great Wall Gun entering the field of high-end pickup trucks with its own brand has sounded.
However, with its reputation, can the Great Wall Gun really be "achieved overnight"? Is it really worth letting everyone pay the bill?
I do not think this is necessarily the case.
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Motivation is a bit boring.
At present, the off-road version of the Great Wall Gun only provides a set of power system: a self-made 2.0T gasoline turbocharged engine with the maximum power 140kW and the maximum torque of 360 N m. The peak torque speed range can be maintained at 1.800 rpm to 3600rpm, and the transmission is matched with ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Although the output of this power system is generally stable and the throttle is relatively loose, there is not much problem in dealing with off-road road conditions. After all, your driving environment will not always be wading through mountains and rivers. If it is on the road or in daily driving, it will be a bit boring. Compared with the passenger car version, the mass of the whole vehicle is nearly 200 kilograms more. The influence of high wading throat on the air intake makes the off-road version of Great Wall Gun appear "weak" in daily road conditions. I'm afraid only thermos cups, medlar water and cotton trousers deserve this dynamic experience.
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Slightly rough workmanship
Speaking of which, I'm sure it's time someone criticized me for being picky. But I can't help it. The work is there. If you don't want to see it, you will always touch it.
For example, the rubber sheath of the steel wire rope of the rear apron is clamped when the apron is opened and closed; The steering wheel size is too large; The metal plate interface of the container is uneven; The back row space is not spacious enough; The backrest angle of the rear seat is slightly straight, which affects comfort for a long time; Except for the top model, the hopper is not equipped with a folding ladder, which is inconvenient to enter and exit. ......
In fact, as a "big toy" pickup truck, many people don't have high expectations for the Great Wall gun, and even think it's good to make it. However, it is at least more than 200,000 cars. The requirements are not too high, and I hope to have a better driving experience. What's more, since the Great Wall has been promoting itself to build high-end pickup trucks, it should make more efforts in workmanship.
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There are still restrictions on policy.
Although many parts of the country have gradually lifted the ban on pickup trucks, the situation of pickup trucks is still limited.
First, the restrictions or speed limits on pickup trucks in some sections; second, high-speed pickup trucks cannot enjoy free passage on holidays; Then the pickup truck model will be scrapped when its service life reaches 15 or 600,000 kilometers; Finally, we should also consider the use cost brought by the high fuel consumption of pickup trucks and how to meet the increasingly stringent emission requirements.
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Do you need it yourself?
Although the original intention of many people to buy a car is to travel, for most consumers, the car is often a means of transportation to and from work. Ordinary cars and SUVs can fully meet this demand. Why choose a pickup truck with low fuel consumption and comfort?
Of course, if you are not short of money, if you just like pickup trucks, it is enough to choose the ordinary version of the Great Wall gun. I also admit that the cross-country version of the Great Wall Gun is really attractive in appearance, but obviously your commute to and from the city is not the range of activities that the cross-country pickup truck should have. In other words, if your travel radius is only to the suburbs, the off-road version of the Great Wall Gun is "super power" for you.
Generally speaking, the appearance of the off-road pickup truck of Great Wall Gun is the perfection of the Great Wall product line and the supplement of the domestic pickup truck market, with both bright spots and defects. For consumers, the heart does not have to act; For car companies, quality control is far more convincing than slogans.