Maxus T70

The Maxus T70 is a mid-size pickup truck produced by SAIC Maxus as the successor of the Maxus T60.

Maxus T70
Overview
ManufacturerMaxus (SAIC Motor)
Also calledMG Extender (Thailand)[1]
LDV T70 (UK)
T60 Plus (early)
Production2019–present
Model years2019–present
AssemblyChina: Wuxi, Jiangsu (SAIC Maxus Wuxi Branch)
Thailand: Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province (SAIC-CP)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Body style4-door crew cab
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformMaxus T platform
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L SC20M turbo I4 (diesel)
2.0 L 20L4E turbo I4 (petrol)
Transmission6-speed manual & automatic
8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,155 mm (124.2 in) (Short wheelbase)
3,470 mm (136.6 in) (Long wheelbase)
Length5,365 mm (211.2 in) (Short wheelbase)
5,680 mm (223.6 in) (Long wheelbase)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,722 mm (67.8 in) (Low chassis
1,809 mm (71.2 in)-1,845 mm (72.6 in) (High chassis)
Chronology
PredecessorMaxus T60
SuccessorMaxus "NEW" Concept[2]

History

In early 2019, Chinese media reported that SAIC was testing a new T60 model powered by the new "D20" China/Euro 6 engine, with the new truck being internally called "T60 Plus".[3] At the time, Chinese media outlets presented pictures of the new truck supposedly being tested, showing radical differences in body, pick-up and taillights compared to the original T60.[4]

At the 2019 Auto Shanghai, SAIC Maxus introduced a new pickup truck, the Maxus T70. The truck, as presented at the 2019 Auto Shanghai, is based on the "T60 Cross" model of the T60, as both trucks have identical paint kit and similar accessories. The T70 is the first Maxus pickup to include the new SAIC-GM π engine that will be used in all new Maxus vehicles.

In July 2020 the Maxus NEW Concept pickup truck was unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show, intended as a test-bed for the successor of the T70.[2]

Specifications

The T70 is powered by either a 160 kW (218 PS; 215 bhp), 480 N⋅m (350 lbf⋅ft) twin-turbo or 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp), 375 N⋅m (277 lbf⋅ft) single turbo 2.0 litre "SAIC π" Euro 6b diesel engine, developed jointly with GM and manufactured by SDEC. A six-speed automatic is paired with both engines. The T70 is the first Maxus truck with an electronic power steering system.[5][6]

The T70 includes a larger set of wheels (17-inch 6x130 Maxus "Tomahawk") and 255/55R19 Continental ContiSportContact high performance tires, front guard bars, integrated roll cage, rear trailer bar, two-color interior and new Raptor-style front grill with "MAXUS" lettering.[7]

Powertrains
Engines
Model Transmission Engine Displacement Power Torque Emission standard Fuel
SDEC SC20M 163 Q6A single-turbocharger6-speed manual & automaticI41,996 cc (2.0 L)120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) at 4000 rpm375 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2400 rpmEuro 6bDiesel
SAIC-GM 20L4E TGI6-speed manual
8-speed automatic		1,995 cc (2.0 L)157 kW (213 PS; 211 bhp) at 5500 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpmEuro 6Petrol

MG Extender

The MG Extender a MG-rebadged version of the T70 assembled in Thailand by SAIC-CP. Besides replacing the badges, the changes MG made to the T70 was to apply its corporate grille, introduce a new set of wheels, and move the steering wheel to the right-hand side to comply with Thailand's traffic regulations.

Models
  • GIANT CAB (2WD) extended cab, manual & automatic
  • DUAL CAB GRAND (2WD, 4WD) dual cab, manual & automatic
  • MG Extender DC 2.0X Grand 4WD
  • MG Extender DC 2.0D Grand

Sales
Calendar Year Thailand
2019 482[8]
2020 5,387[9]

References
  1. "All NEW MG EXTENDER กระบะคันแรกของค่าย ดีเซล 2.0 เทอร์โบ เตรียมเปิดตัวในไทย สิงหาคม นี้ !". 11 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. SAIC MAXUS Debuted an All-New Concept Pickup At Chengdu Auto Show
  3. "买车再等等！国六柴油皮卡要来了". new.qq.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  4. "6月推出/搭D20動力/滿足國六 疑似大通T60新車路試諜照曝光". Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  5. "【图】2019上海车展：大通T70皮卡正式发布_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  6. "抱歉，粗错啦！". details.todaycity.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  7. "上汽大通MAXUS T70上海车展首次亮相 搭国六发动机6月上市-皮卡新车资讯-皮卡资讯-中国皮卡网". www.cnpickups.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  8. "Thailand pick-up sales report 2019". HeadlightMag.com (in Thai). Thailand. Retrieved 25 Feb 2020.
  9. "Thailand pick-up sales report 2020". HeadlightMag.com (in Thai). Thailand. Retrieved 26 Jan 2021.
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