Complete the final puzzle and test drive the diesel automatic transmission of the Great Wall Gun.

　　[car home Original Test Drive] In the domestic pickup truck market segment, there is such a China brand manufacturer, which has an absolute market leading position and has won the sales champion in this market segment for many years. Its pickup truck sales have exceeded 1.8 million units, and it is also a leader in the pickup truck utilization. Yes, it is the Great Wall pickup truck. With the release of the Great Wall Gun’s passenger, commercial and off-road pickups, the product matrix of the gun series has been gradually completed, and the passenger and commercial diesel automatic transmission models launched this time have completed the final puzzle of the gun fuel series. Let’s take a look at its performance.

　　Our test drive this time is the top model of diesel automatic transmission of pickup truck for the Great Wall Gun, which has just been listed (link to the article). There is no change in styling compared with the previous gasoline version, but the biggest change is the power system, so we will introduce it to you from the power system first, so I won’t repeat it too much, please know.

2.0T diesel engine has obvious advantages in parameters.

　　Our test drive car is equipped with a 2.0T diesel turbocharged engine of GW4D20M, with a maximum power of 163 HP and a peak torque of 400 Nm, which has certain advantages in terms of parameters among engines with the same displacement. The transmission is still matched with ZF’s 8AT gearbox, and equipped with a four-wheel drive system with Eaton electronically controlled differential lock at the rear axle. The overall hardware configuration is very attractive.

　　The test drive road is mainly around the city, which is in line with its more passenger-oriented positioning. Let’s talk about its start first. As a diesel version, it has such good parameter performance. In actual experience, its start and low-twist performance are more calm than that of the gasoline version. Like the gasoline version, the overall adjustment of the accelerator pedal is relatively stable, and the initial response is average. With the increase of the accelerator opening in the middle and late stages, the overall power output becomes very heel-to-heel and linear, and the power output is smooth and steady, which gives the driver a very good first impression.

　　Matching this ZF 8AT, the performance is still smooth and steady, and the whole power output control is more than smooth. It is also more willing to upshift during daily driving to get better fuel economy. When we need to accelerate overtaking, when the accelerator pedal is pressed by 1/2, it will first shift down by 1 gear, and then shift down by 2 gears to get better power output. Although the whole downshift is not as fast as that of a passenger car, as a pickup truck, after all, its self-weight is about 2 tons, and it is satisfactory to have such a performance from downshifting to actual acceleration.

　　Compared with the steady accelerator pedal, the adjustment of the brake pedal has the feeling of a passenger car. The overall stepping stroke and foot feel are moderate. After stepping on the pedal, there is obvious braking force in the initial stage, and the overall process is linear and efficient, which is still different from the previous pickup truck models.

　　Because the main test drive is in the urban area, I can’t fully experience the strong power of this diesel engine, and it can satisfy me whether it is in the middle or in the range of 80-100km/h during driving. This diesel automatic transmission car is similar to the previous gasoline version in terms of driving experience and acceleration. Only in the occasional low-speed acceleration and parking state will it feel that it is a diesel car.

　　I have always liked the sound insulation performance of the Great Wall Gun series, and this time it is equally excellent on the diesel version, especially for the control of engine noise. It is difficult to intuitively feel that this is a diesel car when sitting in the car, which is commendable. Although the whole system comes standard with electric power steering, the whole steering feel is still relatively calm, especially when moving the car in the same place and at medium and low speeds, the fuzzy directivity is a common adjustment of this type of car. For myself, I prefer this kind of steering feel, which is also consistent with the positioning of this car.

　　The difference between economy, standard and sport driving modes is obvious, which is mainly reflected in the shift timing of gearbox and the response speed of accelerator. If you want to drive more smoothly, sports mode and shift paddles with slow response can also create such an effect for you. In the economic mode, the lazier throttle response and the earlier upshift can keep the vehicle in a relatively economical working range.

　　In terms of suspension, the diesel version of this vehicle also adopts the front double wishbone independent suspension and the rear multi-link integral bridge dependent suspension, instead of the leaf spring that is common in pickup trucks in the past. This has the advantage that it can give engineers more adjustment space and make them have better performance in comfort, which is also a major feature of the pickup truck for the Great Wall gun. At present, other products of China brand are also adopting this suspension structure one after another.

A wordless look and interior.

　　As for the product of Great Wall Gun, although it has not been launched for a long time, I believe that everyone already knows more about it. We have also test-driven and tested its different versions many times. I believe everyone is already very familiar with this appearance, so we don’t need to say much here.

　　We simply sorted out the various time nodes of the Great Wall Gun from the release of this product to the present. From the release of its information in early April 2019 to the present, it took about one and a half years to basically complete the various sub-models of the Great Wall Gun fuel pickup truck.

　　The interior has a strong riding style, which is well reflected in modeling and materials. First of all, more horizontal lines are used to outline the center console, which further extends the visual width inside the car. In the materials, a large area of soft plastic-lined material is added, and the combination of dark brown and light beige is in place in terms of visual effect and touch, which creates a sense of grade.

　　The changeable rear seat form is also one of its highlights. Like the previous pickup truck models, the second row is all backrest or cushion, which only supports the whole lifting or laying down, and the spatial change is relatively simple. However, the backrest and cushion of the second row of the Great Wall Cannon can be laid down or lifted up according to the ratio of 4:6, and can be directly fixed, which makes the rear row space more changeable and more convenient.

Summary:

　　The launch of the diesel automatic transmission and commercial automatic transmission models of the Great Wall Gun passenger pickup is a further enrichment of its product line, and also complements the last puzzle of the Great Wall Gun in the fuel field. Take the diesel automatic transmission model of pickup truck for our test drive as an example. Compared with the gasoline version, its configuration and shape have not changed, and the biggest change is the power system. The diesel automatic transmission model is proud of its good noise control. Except for a few working conditions, it can be distinguished by engine noise, and other driving feelings are very close to those of the gasoline version. The better low-torque output of the diesel engine also makes it more calm at the start and at low and medium speeds. If there is really a big difference, I think the difference will gradually emerge when it is not paved or off-road. (Text/Figure/Photo by car home Dong Liu)

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