On December 22, 2023, Changan Hunter (Chinese “长安猎手”) pickup officially started pre-sale. The new pickup is available in 8 models with a pre-sale price range of 139,900-216,900 yuan. The pickup market is currently thriving on the Chinese market, and this pickup model equipped with an extended-range system will undoubtedly inject fresh blood into the market. With the support of the extended-range system, the new car has a CLTC range of over 1,000 kilometers. It will also be available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions.
The front face of the new pickup clearly borrows some design ideas from the family car product sequence, with a modern look. The large-size front grille is closely linked to the sharp-shaped headlights on both sides, forming a whole area. In addition, the front bumper design of the new car is very “pickup”, and it is also equipped with black wrap-around decorative strips on both sides, which enhances the overall toughness of the vehicle.
The rear of the new car adopts a relatively conventional design. The taillights are arranged vertically, and the tail gate is equipped with the CHANGAN logo. It is worth noting that the new car will be available in long-bed and standard versions. The long-bed version has a wheelbase of 3,430 mm, and the standard version has a wheelbase of 3,180 mm, which is the same as the Changan Lantuozhe pickup. In addition, the new car will also offer different roll bars, wheels, wheel arches, cargo box covers, and cargo box doors.
Entering the car, if it is not for the A-pillar and the exaggerated armrest under the center console, we can hardly tell that this is a pickup truck. The overall design has a strong home style. The dual-screen design can create a certain sense of technology. At the same time, the overall screen adopts a design that is biased towards the driver’s side. The air conditioner vents below the center screen are connected. Overall, the new car can not only show its tool attributes, but also bring a fairly comfortable travel experience to the passengers in the car. This is very important in the current pickup truck market.
In terms of power system, the Hunter uses a 2.0T JL486ZQ6 engine as an extended-range generator, with a maximum net power of 140 kW. In terms of electric motors, the rear-wheel drive model uses a 130 kW rear-mounted motor, and the four-wheel drive model uses a dual-motor combination of 70 kW and 130 kW. In addition, the new car has a pure electric range of 180 km and a comprehensive range of 1,031 km (CLTC working conditions). In terms of other configurations, the new car will support a 3.3 kW external power supply function and integrate dual 220V sockets, with a maximum storage capacity of 227 degrees of electricity. In terms of hard power, the new car also has a good performance. With a load of 1 ton, the maximum climbing gradient can reach 40%.
