In the past hard-core off-road market, there were very few models to choose from, and most of them were joint ventures, and there were also independent, but there were only a handful, on the one hand, there were technical limitations, on the other hand, the audience was originally small. But today, more and more consumers choose hard-core off-road, especially after the launch of the tank 300, a hot one, various car companies have entered this market segment, even Toyota has resurrected the Prado, Ford has brought a strong horse, and in the second half of this year, there are at least 6 hard-core off-road will be listed.
Tank 800
At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the Tank 800 was officially unveiled, and after more than two years of polishing and multiple rounds of road tests, it will finally be released this year. The new car is a full-size SUV, and in terms of appearance, although it is covered with a thicker camouflage, it can still be seen that the previously unveiled models are similar, with a retro shape, square headlights, and a round light ring, which is very recognizable.
Spy photos of the interior of the Tank 800 show that the new car is similar to the 2021 concept car, equipped with a large-size central control screen, and retains a large number of physical buttons, focusing on a luxury and high-end. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with the same powertrain as the tank 700 Hi4-T, that is, a 3.0T V6 engine + P2 electric motor + 9HAT hybrid special gearbox, and adopts a non-load-bearing body, and it is estimated that two differential locks will be provided. As for the price, the new car may go to the million level.
The all-new Haval H9
Haval H9 has also been warmed up for a long time, as one of the earliest hard-core off-road in China, there has been a certain user group, after the new car is replaced, the appearance and interior have changed significantly, the shape is a typical square box shape, and a lot of retro elements have been added. The interior adopts the same design as the tank 500, equipped with two large screens, electronic gear levers and many physical buttons, which is luxurious and high-end, and has strong practicality.
In terms of power, the new Haval H9 provides 2.0T+8AT and 2.4T (diesel)+9AT power options, and the off-road configuration provides a TOD timely four-wheel drive system, and is equipped with three differential locks and the second-generation all-terrain control system, and the off-road ability has been greatly improved compared with the old model. As for the price, the starting price is still expected to be around 200,000 yuan.
Haval Raptor Fuel Edition
As an exclusive SUV brand, Haval's models cover almost all SUV segments, and the fuel version of the Haval Raptor will once again enrich the product lineup. Haval Raptor has actually launched a Hi4 plug-in hybrid version, the fuel version that will be launched this time is a new model, the whole is still a square box shape, the difference is that the grille has been changed to a straight waterfall shape, and the headlights also use a square design, which is still easy to distinguish from plug-in hybrid models.
In terms of power, the Haval Raptor fuel version is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 175 kilowatts, and the transmission system is expected to be matched with a 9-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. As for the price, the current Haval Raptor Hi4 guide price is 165,800 ~ 192,800 yuan, and the fuel model is likely to be lower, and it is expected to compete with the Jet Traveler in the future.
Equation Leopard Leopard 8
In addition to Great Wall Motors, BYD also made big moves in the second half of the year. In April this year, the Formula Leopard Leopard 8 was unveiled at the spring launch of the Formula Leopard brand, the new car is a large SUV based on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform, and the exterior styling is integrated into the mecha style on the basis of the square box, which is unique and recognizable. The interior of the Leopard 8 focuses on household luxury, with a large number of applications in leather, wood, and suede, and is also equipped with three large screens, etc., with a sense of luxury and technology.
The Formula Leopard 8 is available in two seating configurations, with the six-seater version with two individual seats in the second row and the seven-seater version with a three-seat layout in the middle. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, equipped with Yunnan-P active hydraulic body control system and the high-end intelligent driving assistance system of the Eye of the Gods, which can not only off-road, but also achieve high-level assisted driving.
Equation Leopard Leopard 3
Although large-size SUVs are very popular, there are also consumers who want to have a small SUV similar to Jimny to choose from, Formula Leopard Leopard 3 is such a car, the new car is the brand's first pure electric model, positioned as a pure electric mid-size SUV, the appearance is not a square box design, but it is also rough enough, and the appearance is online.
In terms of interior, the Formula Leopard Leopard 3 is equipped with dual large screens, but also retains a lot of physical buttons, which is very hard-core off-road. In terms of power, the new car adopts a dual-motor layout to achieve electric four-wheel drive, with a comprehensive maximum power of 310kW and an acceleration time of 4.9s per 100 kilometers, which is the fastest accelerating SUV. As for the price, the new car is expected to go on sale from 220,000 yuan.
Jie Tu Shanhai T1
When it comes to the best-selling hard-core off-road, you must not be able to bypass the Jet Tourer, and the upcoming Jie Tu Shanhai T1 is actually a people-friendly version of the Traveler, the new car is positioned lower, it is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, the appearance is similar to the Traveler, with a large number of straight lines and thick black kits, the overall look is rough and atmospheric.
In terms of interior, Jietu Shanhai T1 is also a relatively tough design, and is equipped with a full LCD instrument + large-size floating central control screen and a unique electronic gear knob, which has a sense of design. In terms of power, it is equipped with Chery Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM technology, has an electric four-wheel drive function, and can achieve a comprehensive output of up to 435kW.
Overall, the above six hard-core off-road models have their own characteristics, not only have hard-core off-road performance, but also have innovations in exterior design, interior configuration and power system. As they come on the market one after another, it is expected to bring new competition and vitality to the hardcore off-road market, so if you are planning to buy a hardcore off-road or square box SUV, who will you choose? Welcome to leave a message to discuss.