Changan Hunter Plus – assistant at work, companion on vacation
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Changan Hunter Plus – assistant at work, companion on vacation

The Chinese insist: the name of the company Changan Automobile Group is pronounced as "Chang'an Automobile Group". We, the bearers of the "great and mighty", seeing the letter "g" in the first word, easily send the soft and hard signs aside. We cut off other unnecessary things. We pronounce, without troubling our chatty organ, clearly, firmly and specifically - "Changan".


The wise brothers from the Celestial Empire pretend not to be offended. Call it a pot... The main thing is to buy the product. Which is what we, Russians, do with increasing joy, observing the evolution of the enterprise, the expansion of the range and progress in terms of product quality. And today we are looking at the Changan Hunter Plus model.

Model and manufacturer concept information


A pickup truck? Do we really need one?.. Of course! We have long appreciated the benefits of a light cargo (even better - cargo-passenger) car. Open area for luggage, low sides, preferably folding on three sides.

Changan Hunter Plus – assistant at work, companion on vacation Changan Hunter Plus – the most powerful pickup on the Russian market. Photo: YouTube.com

The practicality embodied in metal is based on a strong chassis. The platform guarantees two things: increased cross-country ability and delivery of cargo weighing about 1 ton. The functions of the described type of body have changed significantly since the time when Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet thought of producing semi-trucks, semi-light towers.

A century ago, farmers used cars to transport their bales of hay, firewood, milk cans, and other things. Small businesses had to redo a lot of work with transporting building materials. And the sheriff? A standard pickup truck had to fit a shotgun confiscated from a poacher just right… Stories, of course.

The Hunter's roof rails are a rare feature for pickups. Photo: YouTube.com

But what's really great is to throw a tent, barbecue, sports equipment into the back of the car and head out into nature. More comfort in the car wouldn't hurt here. The company we stubbornly refuse to call "Chang'an" worked on the issue of convenient and safe travel.

Car review


An absolutely luxurious thing: take a look at the exterior, feel the interior carefully, drive on different road surfaces. Get under the hood. But be careful with the hood: although it has pneumatic struts, it does not open very high, you can easily smash your forehead. The manufacturer positions Changan Hunter Plus as a business pickup, even a premium one. Some discrepancy with the direct purpose and functions Transport It brings, I must admit, confusion into the soul.

The Changan Hunter Plus pickup truck passes through snow, but with prolonged slippage the engine begins to vibrate, and a smell appears in the cabin. Photo: YouTube.com

On the other hand, why not? Spoiled, accustomed to convenience, connection with the outside world via the Internet, Bluetooth, GLONASS. Sensors, cameras, assistants, modern security tools – to lose these benefits is bitter and sad. About like losing YouTube. But the Chinese will not let you feel infringed.

Exterior


Practicality and style, brutality and elegance – wonderful combinations. There is no shame in the city – you are a handsome man, proportional and harmonious. There is no fear in the fields and forests – you have a full off-road arsenal at your disposal, plus 225 millimeters of clearance. Well, there may be some minor overlays: however, it is forgivable – not cross-country vehicle Still. The car is not subject to restrictions on entry into the city center. And especially no one keeps it in the snow, sand and mud.

Beautiful profile of the Changan Hunter Plus pickup. Photo: YouTube.com

The monumental radiator grille gleams with chrome. There is an abundance of shiny material in the body elements (mirror housings, door handles). Not the height of fashion, but we are worried about something else: what will happen to Chinese chrome in 2-3 years? We'll live and see...

In the meantime, let's admire the LED strip between the headlights and the muscular bumpers. Let's stand on the wide steps: they leave no doubt about the strength of the structure. From the step, it is convenient to reach the roof rails - rare, by the way, elements in pickups.

The Hunter Plus' reliable footrest. Photo: YouTube.com

The dimensions of the charismatic Hunter with a gigantic wheelbase of 3180 mm for its class are as follows:

✅ length - 5350 mm
✅ width - 1980 mm
✅ height - 1875 mm

The gas tank holds 80 liters of AI-92 fuel. The wheels are 18 inches. But the voluminous, textured arches allow for the installation of larger rollers, up to R21.

We continue the external inspection


The unladen weight of the Changan Hunter Plus is 2060 kg. The manufacturer allows loading 820 kg. But our users will throw in a ton on a bet and they will be right: the car will pull it just fine. Moreover, there is a place to dump hay with cans, and hunting accessories with expedition equipment: the body is spacious. Or rather, if you do not add paint, it is standard.

Detailed review of the Changan Hunter Plus pickup in a thematic video

The cargo platform with internal dimensions (LxWxH) 1600x1595x500 mm is covered with blinds on top. A full-fledged kung would be preferable, as well as towing eyes. But what is not there, do not look for. Welding a towbar on a Chinese dandy is tantamount to outrage: ugly and unreliable.

The shortcomings we noticed are compensated by two pleasant moments. First: the body is covered with a protective compound, no additional treatment is required. Second: the tailgate is equipped with two shock absorbers with microlifts. It opens smoothly, holds firmly, and is convenient to load. It closes with one finger... Okay, two fingers.

Interior


For some reason, having walked around the Changan Hunter Plus, you can already guess what's inside. You won't be mistaken - chic! The set of options and equipment also come to mind. Again, without a miss - wealth!

Changan Hunter Plus pickup interior. Photo: YouTube.com

The well-thought-out, minimalist interior design is just what a pickup truck should have according to its status. Flashy luxury would be out of place, and we would like to thank the manufacturer for the high-quality materials and careful fitting of the parts.

If you really want to pretend to be an expert, there is always something to find fault with. The lumbar support of the car seats is not adjustable, the energy-absorbing steering column adjusts to the driver only in tilt, but not in reach. The rear seats are not heated. There is practically no space for luggage behind the backs. And why do you need a cargo platform then (we stand up for the Chinese)? The cushions are a bit short, but there are boxes for road trifles hidden under them.

The dashboard of the Changan Hunter Plus pickup truck. Photo: YouTube.com

Without grumbling, objectively: keyless engine start, hill start and descent assist, two rear parking sensors. Also cruise control (steering wheel control), immobilizer, car search in the parking lot. In short, the electronic stuffing, as well as the security systems, are not poorly presented. And do not forget about the audio system with 6 speakers and two screens. A small 7,5-inch is reserved for the instrument panel, and a 12,3-inch touchscreen is responsible for multimedia.

TTX


The all-wheel drive pickup hides under the hood, about the cover of which we warned, a 4-cylinder in-line gasoline engine. The brand of the unit is JL486ZQ5. Direct injection.

More about the turbo engine characteristics:

✅ volume - 2 l
✅ power – 226 hp at 5,5 thousand rpm
✅ peak torque – 390 Nm at 1,9-3,3 thousand rpm

The Hunter Plus pickup reaches 190 km/h. The front suspension has an independent MacPherson with shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar, and the rear has a solid axle and a spring mechanism. The brakes are disc brakes all around, ventilated at the front. The transmission is an 8-range classic automatic.

Changan Hunter Plus engine bay. Photo: YouTube.com

On the road, the car is good: obedient to the steering wheel, turns beautifully. The roll on bends is noticeable, but this is not a passenger car. And if anyone is worried about whether the rear end "bucks" when not loaded, the answer is negative.

The buyer has a choice of two trim levels: Comfort and Luxe. The basic one is sold for about 3,430 million rubles. The top version is 50 thousand rubles more expensive. But for this money you get important things: electric driver's seat, heated car seats and front side airbags. Perhaps it is worth taking a closer look and buying Changan Hunter Plus: a cool thing.
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