Huanghai Plutus
The Huanghai Plutus (大柴神) is a compact pickup truck produced and sold by Chinese automobile manufacturer SG Automotive under the Huanghai Auto marque since 2007.
First generation
| Huanghai Plutus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SG Automotive |
| Also called | Huanghai Steed Karry Aika JAC K5 JAC Reni |
| Production | 2007–2012 |
| Model years | 2007–2012 |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L petrol I4 2.8 L turbo diesel I4 3.2 L turbo diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,380 mm (133 in) |
| Length | 5,350 mm (211 in) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (68 in) |
| Height | 1,690 mm (67 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,575–2,675 kg (5,677–5,897 lb)[1] |
The double-cab first generation Huanghai Plutus is available in 4X4 and 4X2 models, and is powered by an Isuzu-derived 4JB1T 2,771 cc diesel turbo engine that makes 100 hp and 230 Nm of torque at 2,200 rpm.
No automatic transmission was available for the Huanghai Plutus and the sole transmission option is a five-speed manual.
A variant called the Huanghai Steed is also available featuring a restyled front fascia.
Malaysia market
The standard Huanghai Plutus model in Malaysia includes ABS, EBD, driver’s airbag, MP3/CD player, fog lamps, power windows, electric wing mirrors and reverse sensor. The first generation Plutus is priced at RM61,923.60 for the 4X2 and RM70,923.60 for the 4X4 model. The warranty is at just two years or 60,000 km.[2]
Vietnam market
The PMC Premio Max is the Huanghai Plutus Classic sold in Vietnam with different badging. The truck was assembled in Vietnam by Mekong Auto, a joint venture between the Unification Church and North Korea.[3]
Styling controversies
Styling of the pre-facelift first generation Huanghai Plutus has been controversial as the exterior design is heavily resembling the first generation Chevrolet Colorado. The facelift first generation model has a revised front end that resembles the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado instead.[4]
Second generation
| Huanghai Plutus II | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SG Automotive |
| Also called | JAC Zhengtu[5] |
| Production | May 2012–present |
| Model years | 2012–present |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L petrol I4 2.8 L turbo diesel I4 3.2 L turbo diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mm (138 in) |
| Length | 5,560 mm (219 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,790 mm (70 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,880–2,150 kg (4,145–4,740 lb)[6] |
The second generation Huanghai Plutus (大柴神) is essentially the pickup version of the Huanghai Landscape F1 SUV, sharing the same platform and same front fascia design. It was launched in May 2012.[7]
Styling controversy
Styling of the second generation Huanghai Plutus has been controversial as the exterior cab design is heavily resembling the first generation Kia Sorento.[8]
References
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|journal=(help) - "2013 JAC Zhengtu pickup technical specs". Retrieved 26 November 2020.
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