The Great Wall has developed rapidly in recent years. Haval focuses on the home SUV market, WEY focuses on high-end SUVs, while the first love, big dog, mocha (parameter picture) and other models complement the SUV segmentation field. I’m afraid there is no manufacturer in China who is more obsessed with building SUVs than Great Wall. No wonder the brand has the confidence to claim to be the leader of domestic SUVs. In 2020, the Great Wall sold a total of 1,111,598 cars, an increase of 4.84% over the same period. Faced with the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, enterprises grew against the trend, with operating income reaching 103.283 billion yuan and net profit reaching 5.392 billion yuan, both of which achieved year-on-year growth, especially in 2020, when automobile manufacturers were generally sad.
The three technology brands of Lemon, Tank and Coffee Intelligence were also officially released last year. It can be seen that the Great Wall hopes to cover consumers’ needs in SUV and commercial vehicles more comprehensively. The 2020 Great Wall Cannon is the great wall’s ambitious work in the field of pickup trucks. Although there are already Fengjun series of pearls and jade in the front, the market segment has been tepid due to the policy that pickup trucks are forbidden to enter the city. The launch of this Great Wall Cannon shows the determination of Great Wall to start the pickup truck brand. From January to September in 2020, the sales volume of the Great Wall Gun reached 160,351 units, ranking first in the market segment.
In terms of appearance, the front face of the Great Wall Gun looks round and full, which is in line with the momentum that a pickup truck should have. The quadrilateral air intake grille is magnificent and powerful, and there are large pieces of silver chrome-plated strips wrapped inside and on the edge, which is consistent with the temperament of the whole vehicle. In the configuration of far and near lights and daytime running lights, all the Great Wall guns are made of LED materials, and all the Changan Kaicheng F70 at the same level are halogen lamps. It should be obvious who is more kind. The length, width and height of the new car are (mm)5437/1958/1893, and the wheelbase is 3230mm. The car side lines are relatively smooth, and the surface is more natural. Keyless entry and keyless start in the front row are standard, which is commendable.
The wheel hub specification is 265/65 R18, and the tire comfort performance is good, which is suitable for road driving. The tailgate style is more conventional, but the straight lines are slightly boring. The taillights are also LED light sources, and the effect after lighting at night is quite outstanding. The floor of the container is equipped with container treasure, which can prevent wear and corrosion. The combination of the container frame and the tailgate pneumatic lever allows users to easily put down the tailgate, which is rare in the same class and greatly improves the convenience.
Entering the interior of the Great Wall Gun, it is difficult for you to associate it with a pickup truck, because the interior is no different from a general passenger car, more like an SUV, with a symmetrical layout and a large four-spoke steering wheel. At first glance, it is for male drivers, and both sides are integrated with functional buttons such as multimedia control and cruising. The 9-inch central control LCD screen is embedded, and the addition of 360 panoramic images can significantly improve the convenience of parking. The center console is covered with a large area of soft materials and leather, which feels quite good. The real shot model is red, but personally, it feels more advanced with black and brown.
In the power part, the gun adopts a 2.0T gasoline engine independently developed by Great Wall and code-named GW4C20B, with a maximum power of 190 HP and a peak torque of 360 Nm. Automatic transmission models are matched with 8AT gearbox from ZF, and the stability and ride comfort have passed the test of the market. The front suspension is a double wishbone single suspension, which focuses on comfort. The four-wheel drive system comes from Borgwarner and is also produced by a big factory. It can switch between three driving modes and is equipped with front and rear differential locks. Configuration parts, such as tire pressure display, front seat belt unfastened reminder, body stability system, cruise control, steep slope descent and other functions are standard equipment.
Conclusion: There is no doubt about the hard power of the Great Wall Gun in the pickup truck field, which is why it can become the benchmark product in the domestic pickup truck field. ZF 8AT, Borgwarner four-wheel drive and Great Wall engine are all genuine configurations, and the fully-used interior is also a bright spot, which can not help but make people feel the illusion of family cars. With the adjustment and relaxation of pickup policies in various places, I believe that the sales performance of this car can reach a new high.