The Zhongxing Terralord (Chinese: 中兴领主) is a mid-size pickup truck designed and developed by Hebei Zhongxing Automobile.[2]

Zhongxing Terralord
Overview
ManufacturerHebei Zhongxing Automobile
Also calledBAIC Beijing Terralord (Algeria)
Daehan Megatron (Laos)
Imperium Terra-E
IVM Granite (Nigeria)
Kantanka Omama (Ghana)
Zhongxing Weishi 1986/ Weishi G7
Bahman G9 (Iran)
Tigard L7 Plus (Iran)
Production2016–present
AssemblyBaoding, Hebei
Batna, Algeria
Tehran, Iran (Bahman Group)
Body and chassis
Body style4-door Pickup truck
LayoutFront-engine, four wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine2.5 L Isuzu 4BB1 I4 turbo diesel[1]
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,250 mm (128 in)
Length5,341 mm (210.3 in)
Width1,885 mm (74.2 in)
Height1,815 mm (71.5 in)

Overview edit

Zhongxing revealed the Terralord during the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show, and launched the Terralord in the Chinese market in October 2016 with prices of the Terralord starting at 109,800 yuan and ending at 161,800 yuan ($16,200 – 24,000).[3] As of 2019, prices of the Terralord were adjusted to 83,800 yuan to 198,800 yuan.

 
Zhongxing Terralord rear in China

The Terralord features a standard four door crew cab short bed with the length of 1530 mm, a width of 1620 mm, and a height of 515 mm. Power by an Isuzu sourced 2.5 liter turbo diesel engine producing 101 kW (136 hp) and 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The transmission is a six-speed manual gearbox, sending power to all four wheels.[4]

Zhongxing Weishi 1986 edit

A facelift variant called the Weishi (威师) G7 Shooting Brake was launched in October 2021 powered by a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine producing 124 kW (166 hp) and 410 N·m mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The model was offered in 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive versions and available in 12 different trim levels. Despite the Shooting Brake name, the model is identical to the regular post-facelift Terralord and has exact same dimensions with an addition of decals on the side.[5] The same model was revised in March 2022 and renamed to Weishi 1986 with additional trim levels added ending with a 20 trim level lineup.[6]

Zhongxing Weishi 1949 edit

Concept name ZX Auto G9. First full-size production pickup truck manufactured in China. 5692 mm length, 2045 mm width (excluding mirrors), 1965 mm height. 2.3 L turbo diesel engine built by Renault/Nissan, 163 hp and 380 nm peak torque.[7]

Imperium Terra-E edit

The DSG Global Inc.(DSGT), and subsidiary automobile division Imperium Motor Corp collaborated with Zhejiang Jonway Group Co., Ltd. (Jonway Group) for the North American market and produced an electric version of the Terralord pickup called the Terra-E under the Imperium brand.[8] The Imperium Terra-E has an estimated range of up to 225 miles according to the official website.

References edit

  1. ^ "【领主参数配置表】_中兴_领主配置_价格单_汽车之家". car.autohome.com.cn.
  2. ^ "【领主】中兴_领主报价_领主图片_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
  3. ^ Ning, W. E. (October 26, 2016). "Zhongxing Terralord Pickup Truck Hits The Chinese Car Market". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. ^ Wang, Joey (August 24, 2016). "Best Pickup Truck Name Ever: The Zhongxing Terralord From China". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. ^ Bi, Ye (October 7, 2021). "中兴威狮G7新车型上市". autohome.com.cn.
  6. ^ "中兴汽车皮卡车型改款上市 售5.98万起". autohome.com.cn. March 7, 2022.
  7. ^ Rahman, Basith (2021-12-21). "ZX Auto launched a huge Weishi 1949 pickup for $24,460". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  8. ^ "DSG Global Subsidiary Imperium Motors Continues to Expand Electric Vehicle Lineup with New Terra-E High Speed Electric Pickup Truck". globenewswire.com (Press release). September 30, 2020.

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