In terms of design, the Ford Maverick possesses a bunker and masculine exterior that is not inferior to the Ford Ranger, but the size is the smallest in the pickup family of the American automaker. Ford Maverick owns a bunker and masculine exterior. With a length of 5,072 mm and a height of 1,745 mm, this model is 282 mm shorter and 53 mm lower than the Ranger, the smallest in Ford’s pickup range. The American manufacturer is confident that the Maverick will appeal to ordinary customers looking for a practical model, even those who have never intended to buy a pickup. At the same time, the market is gradually dominated by high-rise vehicles, so a pickup with a starting price of about $20,000 like the Ford Maverick is also easy to meet the needs of customers. In terms of power, Maverick is equipped with a Hybrid system right from the lowest version, with the combination of a 2.5L Atkinson cycle engine (162 hp) with an electric motor (126 hp) to create a total capacity. 191 hp max. Along with that, kinetic energy will be transmitted to the front wheels through a CVT gearbox. In addition, Ford also offers the new pickup model the option of an EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine with a capacity of 2 liters, providing a maximum capacity of 250 horsepower and maximum torque of 210 Nm. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD). Despite being a small pickup, Ford Maverick still owns a 4.5-foot (about 1.37 m) long trunk, which can extend up to 6 feet (about 1.83 m) when the door is opened. Ford named this type of trunk Flexbed with a divided floor, which can be changed flexibly. In particular, the company also equips 110V and 12V sockets here, suitable for various purposes of car owners. Meanwhile, the cabin of the Ford Maverick owns an infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, integrating Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wifi for up to 10 devices. With FordPass Connect, customers can find their vehicle, check fuel levels, lock and unlock doors, and start or stop the engine from their phones. Inside the car also has a series of smart storage compartments, the largest of which is under the passenger’s seat. According to information from the manufacturer, the new Ford Maverick will go on sale this fall with 3 main versions: XL, XLT and Lariat. Customers can also get special First Edition versions, along with the FX-4 Off-Road package with powerful components. Thu Ha (Th)

Research conducted in conjunction with the Technology and Public Purpose Project at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, found that 53% of drivers surveyed felt less safe while riding. share the road with self-driving pickup trucks, and 47% feel less safe sharing the road with other self-driving vehicles. The AAA notes that 38 states and the District of Columbia have pilot projects testing self-driving cars. In California and Nevada particularly, this project is actively lobbied for. In fact, only 35% of survey respondents know that some states allow testing of self-driving cars on public roads. Additionally, 34% of those surveyed said they support self-driving pilot programs while 36% are against. Self-driving car test project is applied in many places in the US Of those opposed to the program, 77% said they were concerned about the safety of sharing the road with self-driving cars while 62% worried about who would be responsible for collisions with self-driving cars. . More than half also believe that the public needs to know the safest way to be on the road with self-driving test vehicles. The study also revealed that this problem could be overcome if self-driving test vehicles were easier to identify. In fact, 62% said they would feel safer if such vehicles were clearly marked. Meanwhile, 60% said they want a dedicated lane for self-driving cars. The AAA also recognizes that regulators should establish signs to make such vehicles easier to identify. Solutions have been put in place for self-driving cars to “integrate” into public transport

Throughout history, Ford Ranger has been constantly improved over the decades to become a famous pickup. Starting point, “Ranger” was just the name for a version on two iconic product lines of Ford, F-Series and Bronco. By the 1980s, the Ranger was no longer hiding the myths of the same company, but gradually shaped and known as an independent pickup product. Similar to the unbeaten F-150 series, the “Built Ford Tough” foundation philosophy is the Ranger’s DNA. From the steel body design to the solid chassis system made of reinforced steel, to a variety of flexible tank options. It is these “bold American” features that make up the indomitable Ranger, possessing an impressive load of up to 1,425kg and the ability to wade in depth championships up to 850mm. Ranger has maintained its leading position in the mid-size truck segment in many regional markets in 2020, including Vietnam with 65% market share. Specifically, the Ranger’s tank can hold the equivalent of 300 million grains of sand or 2 cows without towing a trailer (this is just an example, we advise owners not to follow suit). In the event that the driver needs more carrying capacity, the Ranger possesses a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tons, enough to pull at least 8 horses or 10 water motorcycles with great assistance from the Electronic Stability System. and Ford Trailers Control System. To be a reliable companion, the Ranger has undergone a series of complex testing programs to ensure the durability of the engine as well as the entire vehicle. From testing in extreme hot / cold environments to testing in thin air. From the beginning of 2021, the ‘Strong Ford’ Ranger recorded cumulative sales of 3,873 vehicles Ranger is designed with outstanding durability to reduce risks and ensure comfortable journeys even after years of operation. In the Vietnamese market, Ford Ranger offers many different diesel engine and gearbox options. In which the most advanced version Wildtrak 4×4 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged engine producing 213 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. Combined with an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission and the ability to wade up to 800mm deep, the Ranger can take owners wherever they want. Ford Ranger Raptor Developed for owners who love to conquer the terrain and love speed – Ford Ranger Raptor is a high-performance car (Ford Performance) with outstanding performance. Possessing a chassis system made of super-hard steel with improvements in design, the Ranger Raptor really goes beyond the mold of a pickup. Ranger Raptor is full of potentials that need to be discovered Possessing a Bi-Turbo engine combined with a 10-speed automatic transmission that produces up to 213 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque – Ranger Raptor is designed to be able to operate on the most challenging roads . Ground clearance is also increased to 283mm and the ability to wade increased to 850mm. From the 2.5-inch Fox Racing suspension, the advanced Terrain Control system with 6 modes, the advanced shift paddles integrated on the steering wheel have all helped the Raptor asserted the “king” position in the car segment. mid-size pick-up.

Hyundai officially introduced the commercial version of the Santa Cruz pickup to the world public – Photo: Moto1.

First appeared as a concept car in 2015, but until today the commercial version of the new Hyundai pickup is officially introduced to the world. Although Santa Cruz has the design of a pickup line, the Korean automaker chose a rather unfamiliar name to describe the new model is the Sport Adventure Vehicle. insurance).

Santa Cruz has a front-end design quite similar to the latest generation Hyundai Tucson. The front highlight is the daytime LED strip and the split headlight cluster set low compared to the steering wheel. The car measures 4,971 mm long, 1,905 mm wide and 1,694 mm high, with a long wheelbase of 3,005 mm. The body size is 132.3 mm long.

Santa Cruz also has another name is Sport Adventure Vehicle – Photo: Moto1.

Hyundai equips Santa Cruz with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of more than 244 Nm, accompanied by an 8-speed automatic transmission and a drive system. 4-wheel full-time (AWD).

The highlight inside the car is the 8-inch center console display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or the optional classic digital display. The leather interior and dashboard design are similar to the new models in the current Hyundai family.

Santa Cruz has standard safety features including forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keeping assist and driver focus alert, adaptive cruise control. , avoid collision with blind spots, avoid collisions with vehicles crossing behind, blind spot monitoring cameras, safety emergency exit assistance, surrounding monitoring screen, …

Interior of a pickup truck Hyundai Santa Cruz – Photo: Moto1.

Hyundai Santa Cruz is expected to be produced in June and sold to the market later this year. Currently, the Korean car manufacturer does not disclose the selling price of this new pickup model.

Ford Ranger still shows absolute advantage when accounting for nearly three-quarters of the “piece of cake” in the pickup segment. (Graphic photo: Hoang Hiep)

In the pickup segment, the whole market sold 2,898 units, nearly 3 times higher than the previous month (1,097 units), accounting for 13.7% of total passenger cars sold. In particular, the “king of pickup” Ford Ranger sold up to 2,171 units, topping the sales of best-selling cars in the market in March and accounting for 74.9% of sales of the segment.

The remaining models also saw a significant increase in sales. Toyota Hilux stands firmly at the second position in the segment, accounting for 16.5% of the “piece of cake”. Meanwhile, Isuzu D-Max pick-up model is still in a long term, while in March, there is still no more sales.

Below is the sales ranking in the pickup segment for March 2021:

1. Ford Ranger: 2,171 units

Ford Ranger 2021 has small changes in appearance

“King” pickup in March 2021 achieved very impressive sales of 2,171 units, up 2.8 times compared to the previous month. The above sales not only help the Ranger occupy a “unique” position in the segment but also lead in the top of the best-selling cars in the market last month. Cumulative total sales in the first quarter of 2021, Ford Ranger reached 3,873 units.

Ford Ranger is a pickup model imported CBU from Thailand. The 2021 upgraded version was launched in Vietnam at the end of 2020 with all 7 versions, with prices ranging from 616 million to 1,198 billion dong.

2. Toyota Hilux: 478 units

Hilux has the highest sales growth in the segment, 3.5 times more than the previous month

Hilux in March 2021 achieved impressive sales of 478 units, an increase of 3.5 times over the previous month (with 136 units). This growth makes Hilux quite “standstill” in the second position in the pickup segment.

Currently, this sample is being imported from Thailand and sold in Vietnam with 4 versions, the selling price ranges from 622 to 878 million VND.

3. Mitsubishi Triton: 130 units

Mitsubishi Triton has a slight increase in sales compared to February

In March 2021, Mitsubishi Triton reached sales of 130 units, an increase of nearly 30% compared to February (with 102 units). This is the second consecutive month Triton is ranked third in the segment and is far behind by Toyota Hilux.

Currently, Triton is imported complete unit from Thailand and introduced with 7 versions, selling price ranges from 555 to 865 million.

4. Mazda BT-50: 119 units

MazdaBT-50 has the most “momentum” design in the segment

Like most other models, the BT-50 also saw positive sales in March 2021. With 119 units sold, sales of BT-50 increased 47% from the previous month (with 81 units).

Currently, the BT-50 is a model imported from Thailand to Vietnam with 4 versions and has a selling price ranging from 569 to 749 million VND.

5. Isuzu D-max: 0 pcs

During the first quarter of 2021, Isuzu could not sell a D-max

As in the previous February, this Isuzu pickup did not sell a single unit in March 2021. This makes this car continue to sink into the crisis, absolute acceptance of the bottom of the table.

Currently, Isuzu D-Max is importing to Vietnam from Thailand and is presented with 4 versions with prices ranging from 650 to 820 million VND.

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After the concept of this pickup was introduced at the North American auto show in 2015, Hyundai Santa Cruz has repeatedly leaked the commercial test version and officially launched recently. Notably, Hyundai doesn’t call this model a “pickup,” but rather it likes the name Sport Adventure Vehicle.

In terms of power, Santa Cruz is equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Currently, the Korean manufacturer says this machine produces more than 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of more than 244 Nm. Mated to that is an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Hyundai Santa Cruz with a sporty and aggressive appearance.

In addition, the car also owns the option of a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, for a maximum capacity of more than 275 hp and a maximum torque of more than 420 Nm, combined with a dual-clutch automatic transmission. 8 levels, with the ability to shift gears with the rear paddle.

In terms of appearance, Santa Cruz owns the same front end as the Tucson 2022 with daytime running lights mixed with the grille. This can be more noticeable when the lights are on. In addition, the car also owns a separate headlight cluster that is located lower on the two sides of the steering wheel.

The Santa Cruz A column is very steep, creating a glossy look for the front of the car, while the C-pillar is made more angular to create a sporty and dynamic look.

The car owns a rugged, monolithic body.

The size of this pickup is much longer than the Hyundai Tucson. Accordingly, the lengths x width x height of Santa Cruz are 4,971 x 1,905 x 1,694 mm respectively and the wheelbase is up to 3,005 mm. The rear trunk also extends at 132.3 mm, Hyundai also promises to add accessories to expand the rear compartment space.

This model also owns some notable equipment such as an 8-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which can be upgraded to a 10-inch size. At the same time, customers can also upgrade to a digital instrument cluster.

Modern interior of Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Like many Hyundai models, Santa Cruz is also equipped with a variety of safety features such as: Front-collision avoidance assistance with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keeping assist and pedestrian warning. focused steering. In addition, customers can integrate additional systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot collision avoidance, rear cross vehicle collision avoidance, blind spot monitoring camera, safety exit assistance Full screen, look around.

Hyundai will start production of Santa Cruz at the plant in Montgomery (state of Alabama, USA) from June next, the car will be officially sold from the end of this summer but has no specific price.

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