Recently, Zhengzhou Nissan released official images of its newest pickup model, Ruiqi 7. Maybe you are not familiar with Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile (ZNA). Now this is a Nissan joint venture company in China which is also still under the same umbrella with Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. In Indonesia, Dongfeng is known as DFSK.
Okay, back to Ruiqi 7. This is the latest double-cab pick-up from DFSK, which will reportedly be launched at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2022. A month later, this car will begin distribution to the entire company's dealer network in China.
Ruiqi is a product line from Dongfeng Motor in the double cabin pickup segment. Before Ruiqi 7 appeared Ruiqi 6 which in China is famous for its off-road capabilities. So that this car is popular for mining, forestry or plantation areas.
It looks similar to the Nissan Navara
Compared to the previous generation, Ruiqi 7 adopted a new exterior and interior design. Overall the level has been increased so that it seems more premium and also manly. However, in our opinion, the front view still bears a resemblance to the famous Nissan D-Cab, namely the Navara.
Quoted from Autohome, Wednesday (09/03/2022), the new design style adopted by Ruiqi 7 is inspired by the "Tiger". The front fascia has a large grille decorated with matte chrome accented metallic paint. According to the company, this grille is similar to the "Roaring Mountain Forest Tiger".
Furthermore, this car is also equipped with new projector and LED headlamps. Around the house the lights are also integrated with LED daytime running lights (DRL). While the fog lamp area is claimed to mimic the shape of a tiger's beard.
But if you look at the side of the body, the Ruiqi 7 is similar to the Nissan Navara. Her waistline looks slim but has sharp curves. Large wheels and tires also add to the masculine impression of the car.
Luxurious interior
Because it is already known as a hardworking pickup, Dongfeng has made the latest generation of Ruiqi capable of carrying maximum loads. Even this car is also equipped with a roofrack to increase the ability to transport goods.
While in the interior, this car instead presents something luxurious. The entire surface of the cabin is wrapped in a soft brown material. There are also additional wood accents to accentuate the impression of luxury.
The head unit is also made with a floating model like today's cars. Even from this device can also enable some smart features. Such as Remote Vehicle which allows the vehicle owner to turn on the engine, air conditioning, and open or lock the door remotely.
Even though this is a worker's car, the head unit is also equipped with a voice control feature. Then there is also the latest navigation system, as well as guaranteed sound quality with 8 speakers spread throughout the cabin.
There are Gasoline and Diesel Engines
In terms of power source, this new car will be available in diesel and petrol engine versions. Among them there is a variant that uses a 2.3-liter turbo diesel engine which has a maximum power of 166 PS and 420 Nm of torque.
Then there are automatic and manual transmission options. There are also two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions available. Unfortunately, there has been no leak of how much the car costs.
