Pickup trucks, which are relatively unfamiliar to most people, are actually an important part of the automobile market. Its characteristics are that it has the comfort of a car without losing power, and it is more powerful than a car. The ability to carry cargo and adapt to poor road surfaces is still strong. Pickup trucks can be used as special vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles, official vehicles, commercial vehicles, or as family vehicles for carrying cargo, traveling, renting, etc.
In the past, the role of pickup trucks in the Chinese market was relatively simple, with more emphasis on tool truck attributes. But with the policy lifting the ban on pickup trucks, this popular model across the ocean has become more and more popular among Chinese consumers. More importantly, its other attributes have also been discovered.
The Zhengzhou Nissan Ruiqi 6 off-road version is such a car. It has escaped the "tool truck" attribute of a pickup truck to the greatest extent and turned into a "big toy" comparable to an SUV. . Information shows that *** has launched two versions of the 6MT diesel four-wheel drive standard version and the 8AT diesel four-wheel drive standard version, with guide prices of 144,800 yuan and 156,800 yuan respectively.
So, what are the highlights of this “big toy”? On October 24, the author came to the Zhengzhou Nissan Ruiqi 6 off-road version Sichuan regional launch event (Sichuan Hengchu 4S store) to find out.
Feature 1
Original wild design, eliminating the worry of modification.
As the scale of modification enthusiasts expands, pickup truck modification has increasingly become a category that modification enthusiasts are keen on. But this Zhengzhou Nissan Ruiqi 6 off-road version allows you to be wild without modification.
The Ruiqi 6 off-road version adopts a cool black body with flaming garland and a matte dynamic grille, which is sharp and tough, full of heroic spirit. The 16-inch black gold off-road rims, all-terrain off-road tires, and wide-body wheel eyebrows with rivets give off a strong off-road atmosphere. The original customized appearance kit and strong support of off-road configurations fully create the dynamic style of the Ruiqi 6 off-road version.
At the same time, the Ruiqi 6 off-road version is also equipped with a roof rack, a trunk gantry, off-road tires, engine guards, tow hooks, etc., which greatly improves the practicality of the new car. It is understood that the new car has an approach angle of 28°, a front overhang of 960mm/rear overhang of 1235mm, a curb weight of 1990kg, and a rated load weight of 460kg.
In addition, the original factory-designed kits eliminate worries about licensing and annual review, allowing consumers to go into battle easily and go "wild" with confidence.
Feature 2
On the same platform as Navarra, the three major components are reliable.
Because it is built on the same platform as the Navara, the Ruiqi 6 off-road version is also equipped with the M9T diesel engine derived from the leading technology of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, matched with the second-generation 8AT automatic transmission and 6MT of German ZF Transmission, maximum power 120kW (equivalent to 162 horsepower), peak torque 380N·m. The throttle response is positive and the start is easy and comfortable, fully meeting the strong power needs of off-road enthusiasts.
In addition, the Renault-Nissan Alliance M9T diesel engine technology adopts Renault-Nissan unified standards in terms of transmission system structure, materials, and layout, with harmonious vibration frequencies and excellent noise control performance.
Feature 3
Professional four-wheel drive system, easily conquer all terrains.
The newly launched Ruiqi 6 off-road version is developed based on the same platform as the two-time Tour Tower Champion model Navara. The body adopts a fully enclosed "O" structure frame and a high-strength tank-level body to ensure Improved body rigidity. The Ruiqi 6 off-road version is equipped with BorgWarner's electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, which has three modes: 2H, 4H and 4L, and can easily handle slippery or soft roads.
The approach angle is 28° and the maximum climbing angle is 40°, providing good off-road passability. The rear axle is equipped with Eaton’s patented mechanical automatic differential, which optimizes driving force through tire torque distribution adjustment. , making the vehicle more powerful in getting out of trouble and easily conquering all terrains.
Feature 4
It has many configurations and is not expensive, and the pickup also has new ways to play.
Perhaps you don’t know that behind the wild appearance of the Ruiqi 6 Off-Road Edition, there are also rich humanized configurations.
When you sit in the car, you can find that the interior of the Ruiqi 6 Off-Road Edition is still decorated with a large number of black elements, equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, and black leather sports seats with silver trim and red stitching. The chair brings a strong sporty atmosphere.
In addition, the 9-inch LCD screen has a built-in multimedia system, which can realize functions such as Bluetooth, mobile phone interconnection, voice control, and reversing imaging.
Under this premise, in line with the current market trends such as intelligent interconnection, pickup truck lifting and product upgrades, Zhengzhou Nissan has not only built the Ruiqi 6 off-road version with excellent mechanical quality, but also has good modification compatibility production tools, and also labeled them as "off-road expert" and "intelligent assistant". For the always boring pickup truck market, this is a completely new way of playing.
Written at the end
The functional advantage of a pickup truck is that it has the dual characteristics of a family car and a commercial vehicle (both passenger and cargo), and has significant characteristics of a utility vehicle for work and family Secondly, it has a diverse structure to meet a wider range of needs (two-door or four-door, long cargo bed or short cargo bed, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, gasoline or diesel engine). Compared with cars, it has the advantages of load-carrying capacity and passability, and compared with light trucks and micro trucks, it has the advantages of safety and driving comfort.
With the launch of the Ruiqi 6 off-road version, Zhengzhou Nissan’s model matrix has been further enriched. As a leading company in the field of domestic pickup trucks, Zhengzhou Nissan has used its 27 years of joint venture pickup truck manufacturing experience to continuously create high-quality pickup truck products to meet consumers' diversified vehicle needs.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.