In recent years, the design and manufacture of pickup trucks in my country has been continuously improved, and it can be said that they reach a new level every year. The Huanghai N7 we tested this time is such a model full of wild and hard-core styles of American models. It not only has the practicality of traditional tool models, but also has a high value. Son!
This test drive is mainly divided into paved road test drive and mountain off-road test drive. During the test drive stage on the paved road, the test drive model is the 2019 Huanghai N7 2.4T gasoline automatic two-wheel drive premium version 4K22D4T, and its guide price is 149,800 yuan. Except for the difference in the front of the car, there is not much difference between it and the Huanghai N3 in terms of the side, rear and interior of the car, mainly in the details, which are fuller and burlier, and have a higher positioning.
The design of the front face of the car is quite tense, full of the tough style of American models. The combination of chrome-plated trim strips and the logo of Huanghai Automobile makes the visual effect very plump. The lens-mounted headlights also integrate LED daytime running lights and turn signals, which are functional and very eye-catching.
The new car adopts branded CROSSLEADERL tires with a specification of 265/65 R17 and an asymmetric pattern design, which has strong grip, agile handling, good driving performance and superior climbing performance.
The side of the body has a simple and natural shape, the chrome-plated door handle also inherits the control keys for keyless entry, and the design of the side steps is also very friendly.
The style of the rear of the car is square and square, but it has a strong sense of hierarchy, the visual effect is very wide, and it has a high degree of recognition. The size of the cargo box is 1715X1620X460mm, which is not small compared to similar domestic products.
The interior adopts a black style with imitation carbon fiber panels, which is simple and practical. The center console has a symmetrical design and incorporates soft materials. The overall materials and workmanship are good. There are not many domestic pickup products that can use soft materials for the center console of similar domestic products.
The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel wrapped in leather is quite satisfactory in style and has a good grip. The multi-function buttons on it can control multimedia, Bluetooth phone and cruise control.
The 9-inch central control screen feels good to the touch and is full of technology. Functionally, it has GPS navigation, radio, 360-degree panoramic image, reversing radar diagram, external audio source, etc. There is also a mobile phone charging function below, and automatic air conditioning is standard for all series. Still quite humane.
The car’s seats are wrapped in black leather, and the ride comfort is good. In addition to 8-way electric adjustment, the main driver’s seat also has a manual lumbar support function.
In terms of power, this test drive model is equipped with a 2.4T turbocharged gasoline engine (Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi) model 4K22D4T, with a maximum power of 218 horsepower (160 kW)/5600rpm and a maximum torque of 320 N m/ 2000-4000rpm. It is matched with a 6AT gearbox from PUNCH Bangzhi in France.
The car adopts a front double wishbone suspension structure and a rear integral bridge suspension structure, and the elastic element is 5 leaf springs, which is also the suspension structure combination commonly used by most domestic pickup truck products. As we all know, the leaf spring has a strong load-bearing capacity, but the comfort is relatively average.
Test drive experience
As a pickup truck model, the throttle response of this model can be said to be quite satisfactory. After all, it is a large car with a vehicle weight of 1965kg. This Bangzhi 6AT gearbox is used in a variety of domestic pickup products, which can be said to be very good. In paved road driving, the shifting action is very light. In the sports mode, the accelerator response will become more positive, and the overtaking action with the S gear will be a little bit neater. When the vehicle passes through relatively rough roads such as speed bumps, the bouncing feeling in the rear row is relatively strong.
The off-road test drive environment is mainly mountainous. The test drive base is lush with trees, which looks very original, and the slope is relatively large, the driving environment is more complicated, and the difficulty is indeed not small, so the model we test drive is changed to a four-wheel drive model— 2.4T gasoline manual four-wheel drive sports version 4K22D4T. The electronically controlled part-time four-wheel drive system of this model comes from BorgWarner, and differential locks are optional. In 4L mode, the torque can be amplified by 2.48 times to help the vehicle get out of trouble. When switching to 4L mode, you need to step on the clutch pedal in the parking state.
In such a complex driving environment, thanks to the high rigidity of the body and the suspension structure of the double wishbone type and the rear integral bridge type, the model is very tough during the test drive, and can well resolve the large potholes On roads and hump roads, the performance of the braking system is stable, even on 600mm wading roads.
During the mountain test drive, this modified model not only has a more wild appearance, but also has more detailed configurations, and its off-road capability is also very powerful. Interested consumers may wish to pay more attention.
Summary: Huanghai N7 continues the wild and tough style of American pickup trucks. In terms of appearance, it borrows from the styling design of Chevrolet Silverado. The car model is a good choice whether it is used as a tool cart or a holiday trip. Of course, there are many restrictions in first-tier cities that may affect the overall sales of this model.
