From January to February 2022, the cumulative sales volume of the mainland heavy-duty truck market was 174,600, and Sinotruk accounted for 22.9% of the market share with sales of 40,000 vehicles. In the heavy-duty truck market, where the environment continues to be sluggish, sinotruk's performance is outstanding.
According to the car purchase consulting data of the transport network, Shandeka C7H, G7, Howo TH7 and MAX continue to receive attention from transporters, showing strong product competitiveness.
Shandeka C7H
Sinotruk Shandeka C Series is positioned as a pure high-end, and the C7H is a classic model after its upgrading and iteration, which better meets the user's requirements for timeliness, comfort and economy.
Intelligent configuration is the biggest highlight of C7H. The vehicle adopts a new intelligent system such as quad image system, fatigue early warning system, lane departure warning system, forward collision warning system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, etc., which not only ensures the driver's driving safety, but also helps the driver alleviate fatigue.
The car can be equipped with WP/MC series National VI engine, the maximum power is 600 horsepower, the maximum torque is 2700N·m, the maximum torque speed is 950-1400 rpm, and the rear axle independently developed by Sinotruk is adopted, the rear axle speed ratio is 3.7, and the maximum speed can reach 110km/h. The maximum B10 has a lifespan of 1.8 million kilometers and a single monthly operating mileage of more than 30,000 kilometers, which improves operational efficiency and reduces the cost of transporting people.
In addition, the C7H cab has been fully upgraded, and the 225mm space allows the driver to move freely. The airbag suspension seat has functions such as ventilation and electric heating, multi-directional adjustment, etc., which greatly improves driving comfort.
Shandeka G7
As the mid-to-high-end product of Shandeka, the G series has always maintained a good market sales. In particular, the G7 not only has the excellent quality of more reliable, safe, intelligent and comfortable, but also has been widely praised among the transporters because of its lighter weight and economic blessing.
The G7 can be equipped with two kinds of power, MC series and Weichai WP series, with a maximum horsepower of 540, and meets the needs of different working conditions for the market segments of tractors, trucks, engineering vehicles and special vehicles. At the same time, the car has achieved weight reduction in the frame, balance axle, suspension, wheel rim and other parts, helping the transporter to pull fast.
The G7 510 Cam matched the industry's first S-AMT16 automatic transmission with a transmission efficiency of up to 99.8%; smarter gear changes make the vehicle more responsive, indirectly improving fuel efficiency. At the same time, the common rail fuel injection system used in the car greatly reduces the fuel consumption compared with the traditional mechanical control system, helping the transporter to save costs.
Not only that, but the G7 is equipped with functions such as cruise control, electric heating of the rearview mirror, one-button lift window, and the use of airbag seats to provide a comfortable driving environment for the driver. Moreover, in terms of safety, the safety and reliability of vehicles have been improved by configuring safety assistance systems such as pre-collision warning, lane departure warning, and quad orientation image.
Howo TH7
In 2021, the sales volume of Sinotruk heavy-duty trucks has always been in the leading position in the industry, of which the Sinotruk Howo TH7, which was listed in 2020, has contributed absolute strength. Relying on high economy and reliability, Howo TH7 continues to explode in the transportation crowd.
The Howo TH7 can use Weichai WP Custom Edition, Sinotruk MC11H and MC13H dual-engine drive power engines, matching the MCY12BGS's 12-ton rear axle, with a speed ratio of 3.08. Equipped with Sinotruk S-AMT16 gearbox, the transmission efficiency is as high as 99.8%, which has an ultra-fast response speed. Moreover, the car not only has functions such as creeping, sliding, kickdown, cruise control, ramp start, etc., but also the transporter can automatically change the hand according to the situation.
TH7 uses new materials and new processes to make the vehicle weight as low as 8.1 tons, while using high-strength leaf springs, frames, balance axles and suspension for lightweight design, stronger bearing capacity, more cargo pulling, more fuel-efficient transportation.
In order to optimize the vehicle wind resistance coefficient, the A-pillar inclination angle of the Howo TH7 is fixed to 21 degrees, and with the streamlined cab design, the wind resistance coefficient can be as low as 0.49, which further helps the vehicle reduce fuel consumption.
At the same time, the car has also been newly upgraded in the interior, using an integrated center console design, a large size LCD central control screen and lcd dashboard, MP5 display, map navigation and other common functions can fully meet the driver's driving needs; large sleeper design, for transporters to travel for a long time to bring a more comfortable rest environment; in addition, in order to increase vehicle safety performance, the car can also be through the central control screen for four-way image real-time monitoring, greatly reducing the blind spot of the vehicle vision.
Howo MAX
Since its launch in 2021, Howo MAX has been welcomed and sought after by young transporters for its trendiness, comfort, safety and economy. The new Howo MAX covers traction, cargo, tipping, mixing and specialty models, bringing a variety of product options to transporters.
Howo MAX is highly powered and highly reliable. Weichai WP series + SINOTRUK MC series top dual-power engine, choose wide economic speed, get lower fuel consumption, the new generation of S-AMT16 worry-free shift gearbox, more energetic start, smoother gear shift, more adaptable to working conditions.
The Howo MAX features a stunning cab with convex windshield windows that both optimize wind resistance and alleviate visual fatigue for the driver. Equipped with dual lens headlights, the driver can still have a wide view of the car in complex weather and working conditions such as rain and snow. Flat floor design and ample storage space make it easy for drivers to live and rest.
The interior of Howo MAX also highlights the luxury and comfort, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, multimedia large screen, four-frame multi-function steering wheel, for the card friends to bring more feasible control experience.
Through accurate judgment of the market and in-depth consideration of user needs, Sinotruk has created classic products with ingenuity, continued to create good sales results in the market, and become an enduring brand in the hearts of transporters.
With the official listing of Sinotruk Shandeka C9H on March 16, SINOTRUK will add another blockbuster high-end product with the goal of "import substitution" to consolidate its domestic high-end position.