How are the new Chinese pickups that arrive in Argentina

Decades ago, the motorization that dominates among the pickups in Argentina is the gasoline. While there were some gas options in the past, Diesel remains the norm between trucks of national production and what comes from Brazil.

But the new wave of Chinese trucks, Announced en Expoagroarrives with a very different proposal: in addition to the gas versions, there are naphthe, hybrid and up to 100% electric alternatives.

These novelties come from Foton, Maxus and JMC brands, which add to Great Wall and Jac in the offer of this type of vehicles so demanded in the local market.

While he has been talking about National production trucks will have electrified variants(Toyota has mentioned it several times for his Hilux and Ford model already has a plug -in hybrid ranger in other markets), the reality is that the Chinese alternative came first.

Next we review the novelties of Chinese companies that will be reaching the local market and what are the types of mechanics that will have available.

Maxus landed in Argentina with an offer composed of combustion and electric vehicles, among which the T90 EV, the first 100% electric pickup marketed in the country.

With presence in more than 40 countries, Maxus is represented by the Prieto business group (GEP) and is the tenth Chinese automotive that operates in the local market.

In its range of models, the company has a medium pickup line composed of four variants (T60 Mt 4×2, T60 AT 4×4 and T90 Mt 4×4 and AT 4×4), equipped with turbodiesel 2.0 motors and 163 hp and 215 hp bi-district respectively.

Although the most significant novelty is the Maxus T90 EV, the first 100% electric pickup offered in the country and that costs $ 72,000. With load capacity of a ton, it measures 5.36 meters long, 1.90 m. wide and 1.81 m. high, with a wheelbase of 3.15 meters.

It is equipped with an electric motor that delivers a power of 174 horsepower and a 310 nm torque, fed by an 88.5 kWh batteries that allows it to travel (as the brand declares) 471 kilometers in the city and 330 kilometers in mixed use. The transmission is automatic and the tensile system, simple (rear).

Maxus states that the load time is 8 hours in an alternating current (AC) charger of 10 kW, and 1.3 hours in one of direct current (DC) of 80 kW. The landing of these models, plus a SUV and other commercial vehicles is planned from the second semester.

Versions and prices: T60 2.0 mt, US$ 32.000; T60 2.0 AT, US$ 36.000; T90 2.0 at integral traction, US$ 43.000; y T90 EV, US$ 72.000.

The case of Photos It is not a debut but a return to the pickup segment, where it had gone in 2019. In the middle there was a change of representative: it went from being handled by Ralitor to be held by Corven.

The offer will now be composed of two family trucks Tunland: The G7, which presents an important redesign with respect to the previous model, and the new V9, whose trunk shows a notable similar to RAM models.

The G7 belongs to the medium truck segment and has a body that measures 5.3 meters long, 1.94 wide, 1.87 high and 3.11 of wheelbase. Its declared load capacity is 1,000 kilos.

The V9 is a bit larger but shares the same segment. It measures 5.6 meters long, 2 wide, 1.96 high and its wheelbase is 3.36 meters. Its load capacity is 720 kilos.

While both models also share a 2.0 turbodiesel engine, the V9 propeller carries a Mild-Hbrid or light hybridization system, which ends up delivering 175 horses and 451 Nm of torque. The G7 offers 161 hp and 390 nm. The two have an 8 -speed automatic box and integral traction system with a reducer (high and low).

Prices are $ 46.000.000 For the G7 and $ 65.000.000 For V9.

Under the representation of Ralitor, JMC He officially presented his new pickup at Expoagro Grand Avenuewhich will be available with two motor options, two different box types and two different traction systems.

The peculiarity occurs with the engine, since both options are 2.3 liters and are supercharged with a turbo, but one is diesel and the other gasoline. The first offers a power of 177 hp and 445 Nm of Torque, while the second provides 242 hp and 400 nm.

They can carry one 6 -speed manual box or an automatic 8 relationships. And are available with simple (rear) or integral traction system with a reduction box (high and low).

There is a version called Dadao Pro, which is the top of the range and has its own outer style, with another grill and differences in the front bumper, side stirrups, pasarruedas and high air intake. Inside it also differs with a digital board and a touch screen that can adjust its orientation.

Versions and prices: gl 4×2 gasoline, $ 44.900.000; GL 4×2 AT Diesel, $ 53.900.000; GL 4×4 AT Diesel, $ 57.900.000; SLX 4×4 AT Nafta, $ 59.900.000; y Dada Pro 4×4 AT Nafta, $ 64.500.000.