Foton Grand General G9

When it comes to pickup trucks, people usually think of those muscular monsters in America, while domestic pickups have always been practical. Fortunately, in recent years, Chinese pickups have become more handsome and muscular, and the Foton Grand General G9 is such a model. Different from the old model, its appearance has transformed from "rough" muscular style to exquisite American muscular style, like a middle-aged fitness uncle turning into a young fitness hunk. The front face uses a large area of frosted black plastic decorative strips, which not only brings good practicality but also good design sense. However, the big red FOTON logo on the front makes me mistake it for FORD, which is debatable. In the past, if someone told you that a pickup truck had an automatic transmission, you would be surprised, but today, the Foton Grand General is not only equipped with an automatic transmission but also a ZF 8AT automatic transmission. Its engine is also powerful, a 2.0T turbocharged engine from Cummins with a maximum power of 175KW and a maximum torque of 360N.m. In today's automotive market, not only the design and quality of passenger cars have begun to catch up with joint ventures, but commercial vehicles are also developing rapidly. I never thought such a domestic pickup would appear in the market before. What do you think?

I am most satisfied with the Foton Grand General G9's outstanding exterior design, which is very霸气 and attracts high attention, fulfilling all fantasies of traditional American pickups. The interior has acceptable overall quality but with a strong plastic feel. The gear shifting is prone to拖沓 during driving, and the re-acceleration capability is weak. In terms of driving experience, the power performance is excellent. The initial throttle response is very fast without any "heaviness" of a pickup. The engine output is relatively linear, with good power feedback in the 1500rpm - 2400rpm range. The 2.0T gasoline engine delivers smooth power output, and a relatively strong acceleration can be felt when approaching 2000rpm. Due to the rear leaf spring non-independent suspension, the suspension's filtering of vibrations is limited when passing through large颠簸 roads, but the rear end feel is not obvious, and the overall ride comfort is guaranteed.

The Foton Grand General G9's exterior does borrow elements from the F150 with appropriate optimizations. The interior is细腻温馨 overall, with blue-and-white seats enhancing its premium feel, though rear space is slightly small. It comes with rich configurations, including LDW and AEB in the top trim. Two engine options are available: 2.0T Eurokang and 2.5T VM. For higher low-speed torque, the 2.5T is recommended; for better speed performance, the 2.0T is a better choice. Its overall cost-effectiveness is average, with less price competitiveness compared to rivals.