The Huanghai Plutus (大柴神) is a pickup truck produced and sold by Chinese automobile manufacturer SG Automotive under the Huanghai Auto brand since 2007. The first generation sold from 2007 to 2012 was a compact pickup truck, while the second generation model sold from 2012 has grown to the midsize pickup segment. The second generation model shares the platform with the Huanghai Landscape F1 SUV.
| Huanghai Plutus | |
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 Huanghai Plutus II | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SG Automotive |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Model years | 2007–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
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| Body style | 4-door crew cab |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive |
First generation
edit| Huanghai Plutus | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SG Automotive |
| Also called | Huanghai Steed (Aojun) Effa Plutus |
| Production | 2007–2012 |
| Model years | 2007–2012 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | JAC Ruiling |
| 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.
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Huanghai Plutus front end -
Huanghai Plutus rear end
A variant called the Huanghai Steed (Aojun, 傲骏) is also available featuring a restyled front fascia.
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Huanghai Steed 2.2 Crew Cab 2014 -
Huanghai Steed front end -
Huanghai Steed rear end
Markets
editMalaysia
editThe 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
editThe 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]
Uruguay and Brazil
editThe Huanghai Plutus was also sold as the Effa Plutus by Effa Motors in Uruguay and Brazil.[4]
Styling controversies
editStyling of the pre-facelift first generation Huanghai Plutus has been controversial as the exterior design is heavily resembling the first generation Chevrolet Colorado. The post-facelift first generation model has a revised front end that resembles the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado instead.[5]
Second generation
edit| Huanghai Plutus II | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SG Automotive |
| Also called | JAC Zhengtu[6] |
| Production | May 2012–present |
| Model years | 2012–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | Huanghai Landscape F1 |
| 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)[1] |
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]
Powertrain
editThe second generation Plutus is available with a 2.4 liter gasoline engine and a 3.2 liter turbo diesel engine. The 3.2 liter inline-4 turbo diesel engine is supplied by FAW Dachai and produces a maximum power of 107 hp（79 kW）at 3200rpm and a maximum torque of 245N·m at 2000rpm.[8]
Styling controversy
editBecause the second generation Huanghai Plutus is based on the Landscape F1, its styling has been controversial as the exterior cab design is heavily resembling the first generation Kia Sorento, with the lower front bumper inserts resembling those found on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "曙光汽车小柴神参数".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Huanghai Plutus pick-up truck – 2.8L M/T from RM62k".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "PMC Premio Max".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Effa Motors". www.effamotors.com.br. Archived from the original on 2010-11-11.
- ^ "Huanghai Plutus Pick-Up: Now What Does It Remind You Of…". 10 May 2008.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "2013 JAC Zhengtu pickup technical specs". Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Huanghai Plutus Luxury Pickup Truck".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b "外形威猛大气 大柴神至尊版标准型实拍".