Many of us know the Photon brand as a manufacturer of small trucks. However, in 2011, a completely new type of car appeared in the lineup - the Photon Tunland pickup. In Russia, it was first presented in August 2015 as part of the Moscow Off Road show. It is worth noting that earlier 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 Photon Tunland pickup is. Reviews and review of the car - further in our article.
Design
The appearance of the car is no different from other Chinese SUVs, such as the Dadi or Great Wall. The car has a large slanting bumper, a huge chrome radiator grille with a large emblem, company logo.
The optics at the Photon Tunland pickup are quite high. Owner reviews indicate that even with a well-regulated light, it blinds oncoming drivers. There is no question of any xenon here. There are round fog lights at the bottom of the bumper. What is noteworthy, they are at the level where the head optics are usually located in the passenger car. Still, high clearance makes itself felt.
Arches, quite wide and massive, allow you to fit a good mud rubber. Also on the pickup truck there is a footrest for easy fit. On the upper part of the front wings there is a small cutout for the air intake. Mirrors are quite large. In the reviews they write that they are quite informative. Even in basic trim levels, they are painted in body color. There is a neat antenna on the roof. On the doors - comfortable "europen". Doors close without a distinctive clang. The rear is common to all pickups, and in particular resembles the Mitsubishi L-200. There are also safety arches at the back.
In general, the appearance of the Chinese pickup truck "Photon Tongland" does not cause rejection. The machine has a nice appearance. It looks especially good on mud high-profile rubber.
Chinese pickup "Photon Tunland" belong to the class of "mid-size." So, the length of the car is 5.3 meters, width - 1.88 meters, height - 1.87 meters. The length of the wheelbase is a little over three meters. The vehicle’s ground clearance when fully loaded is 21 centimeters. This is quite enough to easily overcome pits and other road irregularities.
Salon
Let's move inside the Photon Tunland car. Reviews note the convenience of landing. This is facilitated not only by the threshold, but also by special handles on the racks. Interior design can not be called budget. There are both aluminum and wood inserts. In the center - a small cutout for the on-board computer. Under it are two deflectors and a large two-twin radio with a separate display.
Next we see the climate control unit and a small niche for small things. All this is neatly decorated with plastic "aluminum" inserts. The steering wheel is three-spoke with a comfortable grip. It also has remote control buttons. At the knees of the front passenger, the trunk is conveniently located. It does not lock with a key, however quite roomy. Owner reviews mark the quality of the assembly. The interior does not smell like Chinese plastic. The decoration is at a European level.
Now let's talk about the luggage compartment. Here, a whole platform is separated under it. So, the dimensions of the cargo space are 1.52 by 1.58 meters (length and width, respectively). The height of the sides is 44 centimeters. The tailgate can be folded horizontally. The machine has good load ratings. According to passport data, it lifts up to 550 kilograms of weight, excluding passengers and the driver. The total mass of the Chinese pickup "Photon Tunland" is 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 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. Torque - 360 Nm. It is available already from 2.6 thousand revolutions. The motor is quite high-torque. However, as with all diesels, it does not please with its sound. The motor is frankly “tractor” - the owners say in the reviews. However, with proper tuning, you can reduce engine noise.
Paired with this engine, a five-speed manual gearbox is offered. The manufacturer does not provide for a box machine. The maximum speed of the car is 155 km / h. At the same time, the car pleases with low fuel consumption. In the city "Photon" consumes up to 10.5 liters of fuel. In suburban mode, this figure is 8.5 liters.
Suspension
The car has a frame structure. Front - independent 2-link suspension. Behind - a continuous bridge. The car is equipped with a hydraulic amplifier, as well as ABS and EBD systems . Front ventilated disc brakes, rear - drum. And most interestingly, Photon Tunland has a hard-drive all-wheel drive. This gives the right to call him a real SUV.
Prices and specifications
In the Russian market, the car will be presented in several trim levels:
The cost of the initial version of the pickup is 1 million 220 thousand rubles. This package includes the following set of options:
- 2 frontal airbags;
- air conditioning;
- ABS system;
- rear parking sensors;
- hydraulic power steering;
- fog lights;
- power windows front and rear doors;
- audio system;
- 16-inch alloy wheels.
The cost of the “comfort” package starts at 1 million 350 thousand rubles.
This price includes leather upholstery, more advanced music and automatic power windows. The rest of the car is no different from the base. Therefore, in the reviews it is advised to pay attention to the initial configuration of the car. "Photon Tunland" already in the database has a good level of equipment.
Conclusion
So, we found out what this pickup reviews and specifications have. If you need an inexpensive off-road car, while not deprived of good options, then you should pay attention to the Chinese "Photon Tunland".