Maxus T70
The Maxus T70 is a mid-size pickup truck produced by SAIC Maxus as the successor of the Maxus T60.
Maxus T70 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Maxus (SAIC Motor) |
Also called | MG Extender (Thailand)[1] LDV T70 (UK) T60 Plus (early) |
Production | 2019–present |
Model years | 2019–present |
Assembly | China: Wuxi, Jiangsu (SAIC Maxus Wuxi Branch) Thailand: Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province (SAIC-CP) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
Body style | 4-door crew cab |
Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
Platform | Maxus T platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L SC20M turbo I4 (diesel) 2.0 L 20L4E turbo I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 6-speed manual & automatic 8-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,155 mm (124.2 in) (Short wheelbase) 3,470 mm (136.6 in) (Long wheelbase) |
Length | 5,365 mm (211.2 in) (Short wheelbase) 5,680 mm (223.6 in) (Long wheelbase) |
Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
Height | 1,722 mm (67.8 in) (Low chassis 1,809 mm (71.2 in)-1,845 mm (72.6 in) (High chassis) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Maxus T60 |
Successor | Maxus T80 |
History
In early 2019, Chinese media reported that SAIC was testing a new T60 model powered by the new "D20" China/Euro 6 engine, with the new truck being internally called "T60 Plus".[2] At the time, Chinese media outlets presented pictures of the new truck supposedly being tested, showing radical differences in body, pick-up and taillights compared to the original T60.[3]
At the 2019 Auto Shanghai, SAIC Maxus introduced a new pickup truck, the Maxus T70. The truck, as presented at the 2019 Auto Shanghai, is based on the "T60 Cross" model of the T60, as both trucks have identical paint kit and similar accessories. The T70 is the first Maxus pickup to include the new SAIC-GM π engine that will be used in all new Maxus vehicles.
Specifications
The T70 is powered by either a 160 kW (218 PS; 215 bhp), 480 N⋅m (350 lbf⋅ft) twin-turbo or 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp), 375 N⋅m (277 lbf⋅ft) single turbo 2.0 litre "SAIC π" Euro 6b diesel engine, developed jointly with GM and manufactured by SDEC. A six-speed automatic is paired with both engines. The T70 is the first Maxus truck with an electronic power steering system.[4][5]
The T70 includes a larger set of wheels (17-inch 6x130 Maxus "Tomahawk") and 255/55R19 Continental ContiSportContact high performance tires, front guard bars, integrated roll cage, rear trailer bar, two-color interior and new Raptor-style front grill with "MAXUS" lettering.[6]
Powertrains
Engines | |||||||
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Model | Transmission | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Emission standard | Fuel |
SDEC SC20M 163 Q6A single-turbocharger | 6-speed manual & automatic | I4 | 1,996 cc (2.0 L) | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) at 4000 rpm | 375 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2400 rpm | Euro 6b | Diesel |
SAIC-GM 20L4E TGI | 6-speed manual 8-speed automatic | 1,995 cc (2.0 L) | 157 kW (213 PS; 211 bhp) at 5500 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | Euro 6 | Petrol |
MG Extender
The MG Extender a MG-rebadged version of the T70 assembled in Thaliand by SAIC-CP. Besides replacing the badges, the changes MG made to the T70 was to apply its corporate grille, introduce a new set of wheels, and move the steering wheel to the right-hand side to comply with Thailand's traffic regulations.
Models
- GIANT CAB (2WD) extended cab, manual & automatic
- DUAL CAB GRAND (2WD, 4WD) dual cab, manual & automatic
Gallery
- MG Extender DC 2.0X Grand 4WD
- MG Extender DC 2.0D Grand
Sales
Calendar Year | Thailand |
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2019 | 482[7] |
References
- "All NEW MG EXTENDER กระบะคันแรกของค่าย ดีเซล 2.0 เทอร์โบ เตรียมเปิดตัวในไทย สิงหาคม นี้ !". 11 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- "买车再等等!国六柴油皮卡要来了". new.qq.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "6月推出/搭D20動力/滿足國六 疑似大通T60新車路試諜照曝光". Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "【图】2019上海车展:大通T70皮卡正式发布_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "抱歉,粗错啦!". details.todaycity.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "上汽大通MAXUS T70上海车展首次亮相 搭国六发动机6月上市-皮卡新车资讯-皮卡资讯-中国皮卡网". www.cnpickups.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "Thailand pick-up sales report 2019". HeadlightMag.com (in Thai). Thailand. Retrieved 25 Feb 2020.
External links
Media related to Maxus T70 at Wikimedia Commons - T70 official site (Chinese)
- MG Extender official site