This is what a high-end pickup truck should look like, experience the passenger 8AT diesel version of the Great Wall Cannon

When talking about pickup truck models in China, the Great Wall Cannon series models will definitely come to mind first. Since its launch, the Great Wall Cannon and Fengjun series have occupied half of the pickup truck market segment. ?The Great Wall Cannon has a wide and domineering body and looks full of muscles, which is the dream of many straight men.

Except for first-tier cities, pickup trucks should be considered the most common vehicle type. They are good at carrying people, hauling goods, and off-road. They are also particularly popular among off-road enthusiasts and small business owners. favor. The Great Wall Cannon is positioned as a domestic high-end pickup truck and strives to change the Chinese people's inherent impression of pickup trucks. Great Wall Cannon has launched different versions of models. Today we test drove the passenger and commercial 8AT diesel versions of Great Wall Cannon. Next, we will see how it performs.

The 8AT diesel version of the Great Wall Cannon passenger pickup truck is priced at 133,800-166,800 yuan, *** and 4 models are launched; the 8AT diesel version of the Great Wall Cannon commercial pickup truck is priced at 117,800-140,800 yuan,** *Four models are launched. The above commercial pickup truck prices are for standard box models, and the price of long box models is based on this, plus 1,000 yuan.

Great Wall Cannon Passenger Diesel Engine

Both models are equipped with the GW4D20M? 2.0T diesel engine independently developed by Great Wall Motors, with a maximum power of 120kW/3600rpm and a peak torque of 400N·m/ 1500-2500rpm, it is the National VI diesel power with the highest torque among currently mass-produced pickup trucks, and the longest cruising range can reach 940 kilometers. At the same time, both cars are equipped with the latest generation ZF 8AT transmission, which can achieve millisecond-level power response. Great Wall Cannon passenger pickup truck and commercial pickup truck diesel 8AT are also equipped with Auto? P and Auto? N gear functions, which greatly facilitates driving on congested road sections. In addition, this golden power combination is not only powerful, but also economical and fuel-efficient, with a fuel consumption of only 8.5L per 100 kilometers.

Great Wall Cannon Passenger 8AT Diesel Version

We have also reviewed the gasoline version of the Great Wall Cannon passenger version and the commercial version. To be honest, for the Great Wall Cannon, the gasoline version 2.0 The T engine is actually quite sufficient. Driving the diesel passenger version this time, I should feel that the power is more abundant. Not only does this engine have superior data performance, but it is also more powerful in actual experience.

As a diesel vehicle engine, it can show strong power in the low, medium and high speed ranges. After you step on the accelerator deeply, the turbine will intervene at 1500 rpm, and the turbine intervention will not be abrupt and will not let the engine down. Passengers in the car felt unwell. And if you want to accelerate at a speed of 80km/h, it still has a strong power reserve, and high-speed overtaking is not difficult.

As for the gearbox, it can be said that it matches the engine quite well, and the shifting logic is very clear. However, when driving at low speeds, the 8AT occasionally does not behave calmly enough, and frequent up and down gears can be a bit awkward. Feeling of frustration.

As a pickup truck, the chassis adjustment of the passenger version of the Great Wall Cannon can still give it a tight feeling, which is very similar to the heavy feeling of the Haval H9, which is in line with the positioning of high-end pickup trucks. When passing through bumpy roads, the chassis gives calm feedback to the passengers in the car. In addition, as a pickup truck, its chassis does not transmit abnormal noise into the car, and it can provide sufficient support when merging at high speeds.

The electric power-assisted steering wheel does have a certain amount of vacancy when driving, and its accuracy is sufficient for urban driving. Of course, it also provides three optional steering modes to suit different drivers' preferences for weight and weight. preferences.

It is worth mentioning that the NVH of this car is worthy of recognition. The whole car adopts more than 100 insulation/sound-absorbing design treatments. The noise suppression during driving is relatively good, and the tire noise and wind noise are well suppressed. The sealing performance of the car is worthy of recognition.

Next, let’s briefly review its appearance. The diesel version actually uses the same design as the gasoline version. The most obvious difference between the two models is the front air grille. The front grille of the model is filled with a blackened vertical curved grille, while the passenger version is filled with thick horizontal lines, and a large number of chrome trim strips are used around the grille.

From a visual point of view, the oversized chrome-plated grille makes the entire front of the car look very powerful. On both sides of the front of the car are the eagle-eye LED headlights that are standard for the entire series, and this set of lights also supports The running water turn indicator, automatic lighting, and follow-home functions are very practical, and the recognition after lighting is also quite good.

On the side of the car body, the two versions of the car have not changed much, mainly in details. The wheel eyebrows and front apron of the passenger version adopt the same color design, while the wheels of the commercial version have the same color design. The eyebrows and body surround adopt a two-color design; in addition, the wheel hub shapes of the two versions do not use the same design, but are chosen to be distinguished. This design further enhances the recognition of the side of the new car.

Great Wall Cannon Commercial Version

As for the rear, the taillights of the commercial version adopt a relatively simple shape, while the vertical taillights of the passenger version are embellished with chrome decoration, which is more Fashionable and attractive. The light group at the rear of the car is also full of strong American style. People who like pickup trucks will definitely fall in love with it at a glance.

In terms of interiors, the overall interior style of the diesel version is basically the same as that of the gasoline version, and the overall configuration and styling design are still retained. The overall sense of hierarchy is relatively rich, and plastic trim panels are used for decoration, which is much higher class than many models of the same level.

In terms of configuration, the Great Wall Cannon passenger pickup truck diesel 8AT has four modes: standard, economy, sport, and 4L. It is also equipped with Eaton electronic differential lock, equipped with L2 level automatic driving technology, and equipped with ACC adaptive cruise, Lane keeping and intelligent driving assistance can help you realize functions such as assisted driving, environmental perception, planning and decision-making, etc., making your travel smarter. In addition, it also has a 6-way electric driver's seat, electric seat heating, and dual-temperature zone automatic air conditioning. It can be said that the combination of these configurations has a higher discount among models of the same level.

The Great Wall Cannon commercial pickup truck diesel 8AT is also very sincere in terms of configuration. The entire series comes standard with the latest generation Bosch version 9.3 ESP, keyless entry, one-button start, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring, and reversing image. With many advanced configurations and outstanding configuration levels, it can be regarded as the best partner for entrepreneurs.

To summarize, through a brief experience of urban road conditions, it can be said that the biggest feeling given to me by the diesel version of the Great Wall Cannon is that it is comfortable, just like driving a medium and large SUV, and does not give me the feeling of a board car. The stiff feeling of a pickup truck. Secondly, the power is completely sufficient, and it can give you sufficient power guarantee even if you go off-road. Of course, Great Wall Cannon is also committed to creating a full range of pickup truck life, from the coast of the East China Sea to the snowy plateau, from the bustling city to the desert Gobi; from photography, cycling, rock climbing, and fishing, to exploring, camping, yachting, and RVing. Everything can satisfy you.

Both models are currently on the market. From the price point of view, it can be seen that these two models are more suitable for urban life than the off-road version, and the price starts at 117,800. At this price It has obvious advantages among pickup trucks of the same level. At the press conference, it was also announced that the global sales of Great Wall pickup trucks exceeded 1.8 million units. This achievement is enough to show that Great Wall pickup trucks already account for half of the pickup truck market.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.