Chinese pick-up truck Photon Tunland: owner feedback

Many of us know the brand "Foton" as a manufacturer of low-tonnage trucks. However, in 2011, a completely new type of cars appeared in the line - the pick-up truck "Photon Tunland". In Russia, it was first introduced in August 2015, in the framework of the Moscow "Off Road" show. It is worth noting that previously, "Photon Tunland" has already tried to conquer the Russian market (in 2012), but unsuccessfully. Nevertheless, the Chinese manufacturer does not lose hope. Well, let's look at what the pick-up photon "Photon Tunland" is. Reviews and a review of the car - later in this article.

Design

The exterior of the car does not differ from other Chinese SUVs, such as "Dadi" or "Great Voll". The machine has a large slanting bumper, a huge chrome grille with a large logo-logo of the company.

Optics are quite high in the pick-up truck Photon Tunland. The owners' testimonies indicate that even with a well-regulated light, it will blind the oncoming drivers. There is no question of any xenon here. In the lower part of the bumper there are round fog lights. What is noteworthy, they are at the level where the head optics in the car are usually located. Still, the high ground clearance makes itself felt.

Arches, rather wide and massive, allow you to fit a good mud rubber. Also on the pickup there is a step for easy landing. On the upper part of the front wings is a small cutout under the air intake. Mirrors of rather large sizes. In the reviews they write that they are quite informative. Even in the basic complete sets, they are painted in the color of the body. On the roof there is a neat antenna. On the door - comfortable "euromuchki." Doors are closed without a characteristic clang. The rear part is typical for all pickups, and in particular it resembles the Mitsubishi L-200. There are also security arcs behind.

In general, the look of the Chinese pick-up truck "Photon Tunland" does not cause rejection. The machine has a nice appearance. It looks especially good on mudy high-profile rubber.

The Chinese pick-up "Photon Tunland" refers to the class of "medium-sized". So, the length of the car is 5.3 meters, width - 1.88 meters, height - 1.87 meters. The length of the wheelbase is just over three meters. The ground clearance of the car at full load is 21 centimeters. This is enough to overcome pits and other road irregularities without problems.

Salon

Let's move inside the car "Photon Tunland". The reviews mark the convenience of landing. This is facilitated not only by the threshold, but also by special pens on the racks. Interior design can not be called a budget. There are both aluminum and wooden inserts. Center - a small cutout for the on-board computer. Under it - two deflectors and a large two-radio recorder with a separate display.

Next, we see a climate control unit and a small niche for small things. All this is neatly decorated with plastic inserts "for aluminum." The handlebars are three-spoke, with a comfortable grip. There are also remote control buttons on it. At the knees of the front passenger is conveniently located trunk. It does not lock up, but it's pretty roomy. The owners' comments mark the solid quality of the assembly. The salon does not smell of Chinese plastic. Finishing is at the European level.

Now let's talk about the luggage compartment. Here a whole platform is separated from it. Thus, the cargo space is 1.52 meters by 1.58 meters (length and width, respectively). The height of the sides is 44 centimeters. The tailgate can be reclined to the horizontal position. The machine has good load ratings. According to the passport data, it raises to 550 kilograms of weight without taking into account passengers and the driver. The full mass of the Chinese pick-up truck "Photon Tunland" - 3 tons (almost the category "C").

Specifications

Naturally, to carry such heavy luggage, you need a good diesel engine. Under the hood of the pickup there is a 2.8-liter Cummins engine. The unit has a direct injection system "Common Rail" and is equipped with a turbocharger. Due to this, the power of the power unit is 163 horsepower. The twisting moment - 360 Nanometers. It is already available from 2.6 thousand revolutions. The motor is pretty tight. However, like all diesel engines, it does not please with its sound. The motor is frankly "tractor" - owners say in the responses. However, with proper adjustment, you can reduce the engine noise level.

Coupled with this motor is a five-speed manual gearbox. Box manufacturer does not provide for the box. The maximum speed of the car is 155 km / h. At the same time, the car is pleased with the low fuel consumption. In the city of "Photon" consumes up to 10.5 liters of fuel. In the countryside this indicator is 8.5 liters.

Suspension

The car has a frame construction. Front - an independent 2-lever suspension. At the back is a continuous bridge. The car is equipped with a hydraulic amplifier, as well as ABS and EBD systems . Front there are disc ventilated brakes, behind - drum. And what is most interesting, "Photon Tunland" has a hard-wired all-wheel drive. This gives the right to call it a real off-roader.

Prices and complete sets

In the Russian market, the car will be presented in several trim levels:

• "Basic";
• "comfort".

The cost of the initial version of the pickup is 1 million 220 thousand rubles. This package includes the following set of options:

• 2 front airbags;
• air conditioning;
• ABS system;
• Rear parking aid;
• Hydraulic power steering;
• fog lights;
• Electric windows for front and rear doors;
• Audio system;
• 16-inch alloy wheels.

The cost of completing the "comfort" starts from 1 million 350 thousand rubles.

This price includes leather interior trim, more advanced music and automatic window lift. In the rest, the machine does not differ from the base. Therefore, in the reviews advise to pay attention to the initial equipment of the car. "Photon Tunland" already in the database has a good level of equipment.

Conclusion

So, we found out what kind of pickup this review and specifications. If you need an inexpensive off-road car, while not deprived of good options, then you should pay attention to the Chinese "Photon Tunland".