Sinotruck is a China-based company mostly known for its trucks, but it has just announced an SUV. The vehicle is 4.8 meters long and coming to the market posing as the second generation of the VGV U70. The prices will lie within the 87,800–115,800 Yuan range, the company says.
The crossover SUV is 4,825 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,691 mm tall with 2.8
meters between the axles. This makes it comparable to the Kia
Sorento in terms of size. The main visual difference from the first generation
is in the bumpers: the front one gets a fake protection plate, while the rear
one enjoys an equally fake diffuser. The radiator grille becomes slightly
larger, and the c-pillars now look mildly more interesting than before.
Things liven up in the interior, which has
been completely overhauled with a massive tunnel in the center, rectangular air
vents, and large physical buttons governing most in-car functions. Starting
from the middle trims, the new U70 Pro offers a pair of 10.25-inch screens for
the gauges and infotainment, LED lighting, panoramic glass above, and an
optional third seat row.
Powering the ride is a 1.5-liter turbo
engine rated at 156 PS and 215 Nm of torque. You
can choose between manual and automatic, but AWD is not an option.
