Cross-country crossing the west, Tuda crossed the last 5,200-meter pass on the southern line of Gnea.

Between Litang and Batang in Sichuan, on the south side of National Highway 3 18, there is a Gnea South Line. As a famous cross-country enthusiast crossing the route, the southern line of Gnea is famous for its magnificent mountains and rivers and the eye of Gnea. Of course, cross-country enthusiasts are interested in very challenging road conditions.

Many auto media have crossed this line before. When we opened the official school, we borrowed a car and asked me to cross the south line of Ganesha. It turns out that the first half of the Gnea South Line is so easy to walk, and the scenery is more beautiful than that taken by the media. The second half is not just about crossing the 5200-meter mark above sea level.

Because of the construction of the new road, the old road in the second half has been basically in a state of disrepair, and falling rocks and large pits have increased the difficulty of passage. It is estimated that in the near future, it will be abandoned and completely lose the traffic conditions of cars. We can say that this crossing witnessed the disappearing 5200m Zavala Pass.

The story behind crossing:

Although there are a lot of videos, pictures and texts about the crossing process and specific route of Gnea South Line on the Internet, there is no signal along the route, so navigation can't use this, which is the focus of our attention. So, we use an APP for GPS tracking. Later, it was proved that the previous route was the old road passing through the 5200m Zavala Pass.

We checked the weather before we set off. It rained in Litang and Batang for several days, and we felt very uneasy. Plus on the way, the weather may drop to 0 degrees. You know, the altitude here is between 4000 and 5000 meters, so it is difficult to feel the rain and low temperature. According to the prepared plan, we should camp outdoors for one night. Considering that it is go on road trip, we have prepared tents and sleeping bags, which are quite cost-effective. They can not only prevent heavy rain, but also resist the low temperature of minus 5 degrees, but they are a little too big.

The blasting borrowed from the tunnel was changed to the big one, which was 20 18. The basic configuration is QR25? 2.5L naturally aspirated engine matched with 7-speed automatic manual transmission. * * * There are three driving modes: two-wheel drive, high-speed four-wheel drive and low-speed four-wheel drive. Non-load-bearing body with mechanical tooth rear differential lock. Equipped with multifunctional off-road instrument, it can dynamically display tire angle, body roll angle and other information.

The revised version is called "Tuda Rainforest Edition", and the list is as follows:

Sir? Guard, ace? Front vehicle control arm, ACE custom nitrogen tooth front shock absorber, ACE custom nitrogen tooth rear shock absorber, ACE coil spring, electronically controlled front axle differential lock, 10000 lbs WARN winch, 265/70R/ 17? KO2 Bailuchi all-terrain tire, ACE customized AG trachea, ACE auxiliary fuel tank, ACE small connecting rod, MR customized pedal, ACE customized trunk, ACE customized front/rear cross-country bar, ACE customized trunk drawer, and front bumper LED spotlight. Approach angle is 39 degrees, departure angle is 29 degrees, ground clearance is 3 10MM, and wading depth is 1300 mm.

At first, I was worried about the complicated road conditions, so I borrowed a Prado as a security car. When I came back, it happened that the production of domestic Prado was stopped, which added a bit of farewell atmosphere to this trip.

From Chengdu to Batang, it consists of expressway and National Highway 3 18. On the first day, after arriving in Litang County at an altitude of more than 3,900 meters, the hotel accommodation was good and the price was very cheap. However, for most people, the altitude of Litang is enough to produce uncomfortable altitude sickness. Hotels in Litang are basically equipped with oxygen generators, which can be used for one night for tens of dollars.

We also prepared fenbid, triamcinolone acetonide and other painkillers. Here to remind you that when you are in high school, drowsiness is the primary performance; Purple lips and swelling of the head are further manifestations, so you can consider taking painkillers at this time; If you have a headache and difficulty breathing, you should consider withdrawing to a lower altitude.

The next day's crossing, two hard-core off-road vehicles failed to exert much ability. Before reaching the town of Lamaya (the last passing point of the voyage), the road has been paved with asphalt. However, due to the lack of people, we also saw a few groundhogs on the roadside. Turn right at the Great White Pagoda in Lamaya Township, and you will be on the road to the Eye of Nie Ge. This section of the road has basically hardened, and the local villagers are all driving.

It is worth mentioning that soon after driving this section, there is an excellent viewing platform on the left. We are lucky to see the whole picture of Shenguai Mountain here. However, there are two ways to reach this observation deck: straight up and steep down, and circuitous up and steep down.

Here, I drive a Prado. After many attempts, on the one hand, because the distance of the slope is not enough, on the other hand, because of the engine protection, the speed can not go up. Finally, I put Prado on a low-speed four-wheel drive and successfully climbed to the top. If you are on the right road, you can hang a low-speed four-wheel drive on the road, and you can easily climb to the top at a proper slope speed. Tuda's engine explosive power and plateau modified tires have played a great role in boosting.

Friends who come here in the future can walk along the bottom slope next to the road while protecting the lawn. When the weather is fine, the scenery here is very good.

Later, the eye of Ghani, because it was crushed before, is now in the dry season, and the scenery is not as good as that taken by netizens before. Friends who come here in autumn should be able to see the beautiful eyes of Gnea.

Go ahead, turn right down the hill, and enter the paved road to Batang. Pay attention to the road signs, there is a fork in the road leading to Lenggu Temple, which is also worth seeing. The road to Lenggu Temple is slightly bumpy and rocky, and ordinary cars can pass. On this road, we saw a small animal who didn't know whether it was suede or robe, and some rabbits.

A bridge is being built on the river in front of Lenggu Temple. Our plan to wade through the water to test the performance of the vehicle fell through. By the way, Lenggu Temple can open accommodation, 140/ room/night. Friends who are hiking or not in a hurry can consider living here.

Go back to the paved road for a while, pass by Chachong West Village until the paved road is finished, cross the river and go uphill, and there is a camping spot. A large grassland between river valleys, with snow-capped mountains visible from the top of the mountain, has a very good environment. It should be specially built for local tourism, with wooden platforms. No one cares about special circumstances recently. We will pitch a tent here for the night.

From the trunk drawer installed by Tuda, we found a mountain pot to heat the barbecue packed in Litang the night before. This avoids the situation that everyone can only eat self-heating meals. The moon came out very late that night, and under the starry sky, everyone began to play with LED spotlights. It can illuminate the brightness of the opposite hillside in the wild, which is really a sharp weapon for villagers to get up and work.

Although it is not difficult to cross the whole line 10 hour after the second half of Gnea South Line is paved, it is really pleasant to camp here. When you get up in the morning and look at the vast grasslands and snow-capped mountains, you can feel the feeling written in the novel.

On the third day, we walked on, and there was a long bumpy road, where there were also large puddles and continuous potholes. After that, you need to cross the mouth of the laborer Lombaya. This mountain road is very narrow, with azaleas in full bloom on both sides. When looking at the scenery, always pay attention to the road conditions.

I'm beginning to worry about whether the control will be affected after the modification. As Dao Dao said in the video, "The feedback of chassis suspension is very clear." On the contrary, when I beat my waist because of bumps, the genuine Nissan sofa is superior in comfort.

After arriving in Gemu village, I thought some villagers could open a restaurant or something, but as a result, everyone could only eat self-heating meals on the bus. By the time we arrived in Gemu Village in late June 2020, the road from the village to Batang had been fully upgraded. But unfortunately, a new road was being laid that day and had to be closed until 7 pm. We resolutely chose to climb the mountain along the track and take the old road. It is because of this road that we feel the last and really difficult Nieya South Line.

From Gemu village to the mountain, the road is basically in a barren state. We didn't dare to move on until we confirmed it with two younger brothers who dug cordyceps. There was gravel all over the road, and two big stones blocked the road. When approaching the altitude of 5000 meters behind, the right side of the road is gravel and the left side is cliff. Looking back at the video, I can't help but feel very thrilling.

After crossing the 5,200m Zavala Pass, the whole section drops rapidly, reaching only about 2,580m in Batang, with an obvious gap in the middle. The only way to drive is to throw my Prado some distance.

After a period of road construction and traffic jam, on the third night, the two cars successfully crossed the Nieya South Line and arrived at Batang County.

Looking back on the whole crossing process, sunny days are the luckiest places. If it rains, it will increase many dangerous factors such as landslides. After the rainy season this summer, it is estimated that the road can't be opened. We are very lucky to feel the dangerous and challenging South Line of Ganymede.

In this crossing, Tuda showed a very strong hard-line temperament and great modification potential. For example, when Tuda climbs at 5000-6000 rpm, the water temperature is still stable, and the power output is still smooth at an altitude of 5000 meters. The non-load-bearing body of the whole vehicle and the mechanical tooth-embedded rear differential lock are enough to cope with most road conditions in off-road

Appropriate modification can better adapt to outdoor road conditions and improve passing capacity and driving comfort. Like the Tuda rainforest version that accompanied us, the angular gravel all-terrain tread has no pressure; In continuous bumps, the nitrogen shock absorber generates less heat and travels faster downhill; Sir? When the fender faces the splashed gravel, the pressure is small; The electronically controlled front axle differential lock leaves room for more complicated off-road conditions.

On the way back, I couldn't help asking, how much did it cost to refit this Tuda? Daodao said it was about 70 thousand. I calculated the bill. The original car is about 240 thousand, and the modified car is about 70 thousand ... which is cheaper than driving that Prado. How many hard-core SUVs like Tuda are there in the joint venture brand? Moreover, the original car of Tuda is Liu Guo.

During the production of this column, the domestic Prado officially announced the suspension of production, and we also witnessed the change of an era. At first glance, after Prado, a lot of waves are catching up. After this crossing, we feel the basic quality, product stability and modification potential of Tuda, and we think Tuda is the best choice among the hard-core off-road SUV models of joint venture at present.

Next, we will show you more off-road content. Everyone has a fun route, suitable for off-road vehicles, welcome to leave us a message. We are in Chengdu and will leave for the wild at any time.

Tip: Some shots are needed for shooting and are operated by professionals. Ordinary users should not imitate. For vehicle modification, please fully understand the local policies and operate in compliance. During this trip, vehicles in Chengdu and other cities were checked by scooters. The crossing is carried out in accordance with local laws and regulations, completely in accordance with the existing roads, and has no impact on the environment.

Filming? |? Tan Lifu, Jian Wu, Zhang Jiahe, Louis and Yang Sheng.

Pictures? |? Wu songxun

Road book? |? Yang Shen

Special guest? |? Jian Feng

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