Changan Hunter Plus production begins in Kazakhstan
Astana Motors announced it has started production of the Changan Hunter Plus, also known as the Travel Plus, an all-wheel-drive pickup truck, in Kazakhstan. Previously imported from China, the vehicle is now being manufactured at a commercial vehicle plant in Almaty.
Powertrain
The Hunter Plus is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 226 hp and 390 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The pickup features a 4WD system and five driving modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport, Snow and Off-road.
Payload capacity and equipment
Vehicle dimensions:
- Length × width × height: 5,350 × 1,980 × 1,875 mm;
- Wheelbase: 3,180 mm;
- Cargo bed: 1,600 mm long and 1,595 mm wide, with 500-mm-high sides;
- Maximum payload capacity: 575 kg.
Standard equipment includes a multimedia system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen (supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a 7.5-inch digital instrument cluster and a six-speaker audio system.
Additional features include a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree surround-view camera system, front and side airbags, rear parking sensors and an integrated dashcam.
Electronic driver-assistance systems include an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), electronic stability control and traction control. The vehicle also comes equipped with hill-start assist, hill-descent control, a tire pressure monitoring system and a lane-departure warning system.
In addition to a cargo bed, the Changan Hunter Plus features roof rails and aluminum side steps. The locally manufactured model is priced at 14 million tenge ($30,825).
