High-end pickup truck "spoiler" test drive Great Wall Cannon ride-on pickup global edition

Pickup trucks for domestic consumers, in addition to the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Thorold and other "beasts outside the country", more people left behind or "do rough work" image. Coupled with many cities in the urban areas of the pickup truck restrictions, such an awkward situation doomed it for a long time out of the mass mainstream consumer market. But this situation is changing, more and more cities lifted the restrictions on pickup trucks, major manufacturers have also begun to launch more suitable for the national conditions of the pickup truck, the Great Wall Cannon passenger pickup truck is such a model.

In 2020, the Great Wall Cannon has achieved eight consecutive months of sales of more than 10,000 units, annual sales of 110,000 units of amazing results, and ranked as the top-selling high-end pickup trucks in China.

With the arrival of 2021, the newly revised Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition will also come to us, further bringing the pickup truck closer to the city.

The model we're going to test drive today is the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition Premium, with a guide price of 159,800 yuan.

Exterior Design:

The Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition has also changed its appearance, with a new center mesh and front bar shape that makes it look more imposing, and the absence of the same-color design of the bodywork also makes it layered, with more fashionable elements and breath. Such a domineering center net with the standard full LED eagle eye headlights, can not help but let a person sigh, it seems that those imported "beasts" are not so fragrant.

The Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition*** has eight exterior colors to choose from, and compared to the old model there are two new ones, which are called True Orange and Type Blue. The birth of "Type Blue" witnessed the first popular color for pickup trucks. The deep and unrestrained blue blended with the more inclusive and elegant grey symbolizes the attitude of youthfulness, courage to challenge and dare to be the first of the crowd, and further interprets the rationality and composure of Great Wall truck users, who are loyal to life and walk between heaven and earth; in addition, the "passionate, open and optimistic" color of the Great Wall pickup truck Global Edition **** is the outstanding CP. In addition, the "True Orange", which is passionate, open and optimistic, combines the fiery red and jumping yellow, which is more eye-catching and spiritual, symbolizing the true personality and the spirit of continuous transcendence.

Side by side, the Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition still has a sturdy body and is quite impactful. Measuring 5410 x 1934 x 1886mm, with a wheelbase of 3230mm, it is significantly larger than its counterparts, and further guarantees space in the cabin as well as loading capacity in the tailgate.

As for the doors, keyless entry is standard on all Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition models. The Premium Edition is equipped with electroplated door handles, which are more advanced. With a pull to open the door and a press to close the door, it is still the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition that understands you in terms of the interpretation of sophistication.

In terms of tire configuration, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is equipped with 265/60 R18 tires with thick walls and two-color rims, which are fashionable. Meanwhile, at the rear of the vehicle, the advanced sense of the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is also reflected to the fullest extent, the full LED taillights are full of technology, and very eye-catching when lit.

The rear tailgate of the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition measures 1520/1520/538mm, and the interior is coated with scratch-resistant polymer paint, which is impact-resistant, abrasion-resistant, anti-scratch, corrosion-resistant, and acid- and alkali-resistant, which further improves the service life of the cargo box. The height of the rear tailgate from the ground is 880mm when it is opened, and after the folding ladder of the rear tailgate is put down, the height from the ground can be lowered to 590mm, which further reduces the difficulty of loading and unloading goods.

The anti-roll bar on top of the cargo box is also one of the highlights of the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition, which is made of stainless steel, more fashionable, with a thicker pipe diameter and better bearing capacity. Meanwhile, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition also provides consumers with the options of flat-covered rain shelter and high-covered rain shelter to meet the diversified needs of users.

Interior Design:

Interior, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition also has three shapes, providing diversified choices to meet the needs of consumers. Compared with pickup trucks in all price ranges on the market, the interior of the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is considered to be very high-class and luxurious.

In terms of interior styling, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is completely free from the attributes of a utility vehicle, adopting horizontal and vertical lines to give the interior a stronger sense of hierarchy, and the symmetrical styling of the left and right sides further stretches the visual sense of the interior, which makes the interior appear more spacious.

In terms of materials, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition adopts a large number of soft materials and leather-covered center control panel, which is superior in terms of touch and view, and the materials are upgraded according to different configurations to satisfy consumers with different aesthetics and different budgets.

The Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition features a four-spoke steering wheel with a very rigid shape, and multifunctional buttons on both sides of the steering wheel, so that frequently used functions can be easily adjusted on the steering wheel. The gearshift paddles under the steering wheel further increase the sportiness of the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition, which makes driving more fun.

In terms of technological configurations, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition Premium is also equipped with the Bosch 9.3 ESP body stabilization system and ACC adaptive cruise control, which makes the vehicle ride more intelligent and comfortable, and driving safer.

In terms of comfort, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is also equipped with a power sunroof, which is very rare among pickup trucks, and the area is large enough after opening.

Safety and Intelligent Driving Experience:

In terms of intelligent experience, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition has a 9-inch center-control screen with a new-generation intelligent Internet connection system, which is responsive and powerful. You can use the voice AI function to give commands for in-vehicle functions and adjust air conditioning, navigation and other common functions at any time. It also supports two-way car WIFI, dual-screen linkage, remote control and other functions.

Meanwhile, in terms of safety functions, the Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition is equipped with a high-strength cage body, 6 airbags, double-layer impact beams, and other safety equipment as well as L2-level automatic driving, which is able to carry out automatic driving, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian recognition, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, and omni-directional blind zone monitoring, which is very powerful.

Meanwhile, the Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition is also equipped with a panoramic parking video, which allows you to adjust the angle to view the situation around the body, thus avoiding inconvenience due to the large size of the pickup.

Space performance:

As a large pickup truck, the interior space of the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is very good, and it's exactly the performance of an American "Super Crew". The front and rear rows are very spacious, and in terms of seat configuration, the Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is available in a variety of colors, and the Premium Edition we have today has dual-color leather seats with a diamond-patterned design that gives it a more premium feel.

In terms of comfort, the front seats have multi-directional power adjustments, and the front and rear seats have seat heating, which makes the ride more comfortable in cold weather.

The rear seats are made of the same material as the front seats, and the floor under the rear row is not too high, so it can be put down in 4/6 ratio or the cushion underneath can be lifted up to enhance the loading space. As you can see, the Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition is very flexible and has a higher space utilization rate.

Mechanical Performance:

The Great Wall Cannon Pickup Global Edition is equipped with a 2.0T gasoline engine with a maximum horsepower of 190Ps and a peak torque of 360N-m, which meets the National Sixth Emission Standard. The transmission system is equipped with an 8AT gearbox from ZF, with fast shifting speed and smooth power output. The Great Wall Cannon passenger pickup is equipped with a rear-axle Eaton electronically controlled differential lock four-wheel drive system with four driving modes, namely AUTO, ECO, sport mode and 4L mode.

In the chassis suspension part, the Great Wall Cannon Ride-on Pickup Global Edition adopts double wishbone independent front suspension with multilink rear suspension, which belongs to the real ride-on pickup, and the multilink rear suspension reduces the vibration of the vehicle, and the comfort crushes the pickup model with steel plate spring rear suspension.

Dynamic experience:

Don't look at the Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition as a big pickup truck of more than 2 tons, but it's very brisk to drive. Especially when starting and accelerating, the higher torque allows the car to reach the desired speed very quickly. The 8AT transmission from ZF is logical and clear, and the actual experience shows that it shifts gears quickly and the power output is very smooth. Driving the Great Wall Cannon Ride-on Pickup Global Edition gives you a feeling very similar to that of an SUV.

When you need to overtake a car, you only need to step on the gas pedal y, and the transmission will actively downshift, and the power response is quick. As for the handling, the Great Wall Cannon Ride-on Pickup Global Edition is electronically assisted, which is effortless to turn, and the damping can be adjusted if needed.

In terms of chassis dynamics, thanks to the multi-link rear suspension, it is more comfortable than the average pickup truck, and even when driving on a continuous bumpy road, the shock absorption is quite good.

Summary:

The Great Wall Cannon Passenger Pickup Global Edition is updated with a new exterior color scheme, new seat styling and a new in-car system. For a model that has been on the market for less than 2 years, this kind of modification is full of sincerity, especially the upgrading of the suspension system, which is also a consideration for consumers to use the vehicle in more urban environments. This kind of a pickup truck can really be called a high-end pickup truck, compared to the imported pickup truck model high price, and can not get a strong guarantee of after-sales, independent brand of high-end pickup truck is more trustworthy.