The Maxus T90 is a mid-size pickup truck produced by SAIC Maxus. The T90 is the flagship Maxus pickup truck, sitting above the more affordable Maxus T60 and Maxus T70 series.[1]
| Maxus T90 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor (Maxus) |
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| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuxi, Jiangsu (SAIC Maxus Wuxi Branch) Thailand: Laem Chabang, Chonburi (SAIC-CP) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
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| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Maxus T platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L SC20M single and biturbo I4 (diesel) 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) EV Electric |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (EV) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 8-speed automatic 1-speed direct-drive (EV) |
| Battery | 88.55 kWh (EV) |
| Range | 321 km (199 mi) (EV) |
| 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 | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
Specifications
editThe cabin of the Maxus T90 has a 10.25-inch digital dash cluster and a 12-inch central display which are both slightly turned to face the driver, resulting in an asymmetrical instrumental panel design. The Maxus T90 sold in China is equipped with the Zebra Zhixing system, which is equipped with remote control, voice recognition, car navigation, Bluetooth key, online clips, online music, group travel, video projection and smart home control.[2]
In November 2021, the Maxus T90 "Bull Demon King" pickup truck was unveiled as the production version of the July 2020 concept Chengdu Auto Show.[3][4][5]
Powertrains
editThe Maxus T90 is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo SAIC π Bi-Turbo diesel engine developing maximum power of 120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) and a maximum torque of 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m), and a 2.0-litre turbo SAIC π Bi-Turbo dual-supercharged diesel engine developing a maximum power of 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) and a maximum torque of 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft; 51 kg⋅m). The engines are mated to 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 8-speed ZF automatic transmissions. Upper trim models support 12 driving modes. The driver can switch between 2H, 4H, AUTO and 4L driving modes with Eco, Power, and Normal driving modes through a simple button control.[6] Four-wheel-drive is available as an optional feature.[7]
An electric version with a 177 PS (175 hp; 130 kW) electric motor and 535 kilometres (332 mi) of NEDC range is also offered.[2]
| Engines | |||||||
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| Model | Transmission | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Emission standard | Fuel |
| SDEC SC20M single-turbocharger | 6-speed manual & automatic | I4 | 1,996 cc (2.0 L) | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) at 4000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) at 1500-2400 rpm | Euro 6b | Diesel |
| SDEC SC20M twin-turbocharger | 1,995 cc (2.0 L) | 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) at 4000 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft; 51 kg⋅m) at 1500-2400 rpm | ||||
| 130KW EV | - | - | - | 130 kW (177 PS; 174 hp) | 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) | - | Electric |
Markets
editIn November 2022, the electric Maxus T90 (LDV eT60) and LDV eDeliver 9 were launched in Australia.[8]
Gallery
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Rear of the Maxus T90 -
Interior -
2021 MG Extender DC 2.0X Grand 4WD (facelift)
References
edit- ^ Zhu, Lishen. "Nicknamed "SAIC Niu" SAIC Maxus T90 officially released". AutoHome. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Maxus T90 pickup launched in China with an asymmetrical cabin". formacar. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Adkins, Zak (2021-12-02). "LDV T60 'Bull Demon King' revealed in China, Australian release unconfirmed". Chasing Cars. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Chen, James (2021-11-23). "SAIC unveils production Bull Demon King". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "2022 LDV T60 Bull Demon King debuts as apocalypse ute". WhichCar. 27 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "SAIC MAXUS Flagship Pickup T90 Goes Live in the Chinese Market". chinapev. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "China's Maxus T90 Pickup Wants To Eat Ford F-150's Lunch". motorbiscuit. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "LDV's Electric eT60 Pickup And eDeliver 9 Van Launch Targeting Commercial Sales Down Under". Carscoops. November 23, 2022.