Today, Changan Hunter pickup officially listed。Changan, which made its debut at last year's Guangzhou auto show, claimed it was the world's first extended-range electric (EREV) pickup.。Available in eight versions, prices range from 139,900 yuan ($19,450) to 216,900 yuan ($31,150)。The models are as follows:

The single-motor version uses a 130 kW unit on the rear axle, and the four-wheel drive version adds a 70 kW electric motor to the front axle。All the same 31.18kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack。This is enough to meet the 180 km CLTC pure electric cruising range and 1,031 km combined cruising range-strangely, the quoted cruising range of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive is the same。

As a range extender, Hunter uses the JL486ZQ6 engine, which is a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 140 kW。However, as a series hybrid, the engine only acts as a generator。

The pickup is a fairly standard-looking two-cab vehicle with no major distinguishing details。Thick cladding around the lower part of the truck prevents scratches。At the same time, the load platform is covered with scratch-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.。There is also a standard discharge device on the lathe, which can power the equipment on the truck with a power of up to 3.3 kW。However, the load capacity of the truck is very low, only 495 kg。

It is available in both standard length and extended versions, and the price of the extended version is 1,000 yuan ($150) higher。The length, width and height of the standard version are 5380 × 1930 × 1885 mm, and the wheelbase is 3180 mm。For the extended version, all the extra space is used for the cargo box. The overall size of the pickup is 5630 × 1930 × 1885 mm, and the wheelbase is now 3430 mm。

This means that the standard version has a bed size of 1600 × 1595 × 500 mm, while the extended version has a bed size of 1850 × 1595 × 500 mm。Usefully, the tailgate contains a drop-down step 530 mm from the ground, and the compartment itself is 830 mm from the ground。Pedals on both sides of the passenger compartment。The cargo compartment is also equipped with manual roller shutters。

Approach angle up to 29 °, departure angle up to 27 °。The fairly high ground clearance means that the sturdy appearance matches the actual off-road capability。

The interior of the truck is quite modern, equipped with a car-like hybrid dual-screen unit, equipped with 7.5-inch dashboard and 12-inch infotainment unit。According to the model configuration, there are cruise control, AutoNavi map navigation, steering assist lights, automatic wipers, voice control, car machine OTA upgrade, leather steering wheel, LCD instrument, 40W wireless mobile phone charging, leather seats, seat heating, 4 / 6 speakers, Air conditioning rear air outlet, etc.

Editor's note:

There are not many new energy vehicles in the commercial vehicle field, especially pickup trucks。Changan Hunter is clearly an attractive option, but a poor payload may adversely affect its attractiveness for serious use。