The Cannon CyberPickup 6×6 EV has been showcased at the 2023 Shanghai auto show. The latest powerhouse EV from China’s Great Wall Motors in the pickup segment squares up nicely against the Cybertruck. The new concept pickup is in collaboration with Chaojing Motors and was one of the highlights of the 2023 Shanghai auto show.
The Cannon CyberPickup 6×6 is described as a technical masterpiece that combines both luxury and off-road performance nicely into an EV. The concept will launch the Cannon brand into the 2.0 era and it has a very rugged design. The CyberPickup has already drawn comparisons with Tesla’s Cybertruck reportedly being assembled in Austin, Texas in the US.
The CyberPickup or Cyberspace Pickup is not however limited to a purely battery-powered drivetrain, as a hybrid variant will also be available. Great Wall Motors says the CyberPickup 6×6 has options of a 3.0-Liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell or other super-powerful options, or gasoline.
The truck will be outfitted with five electronically-controlled differential locks. This could mean that the battery electric model will deploy dual electric motors on the outer rear axles and a single motor at the front. This allows the drivetrain to operate in a manner that can virtually lock the rear by synchronizing the dual motors. This accounts for the four lockers in addition to a physical locking differential in the front.
The Cannon CyberPickup 6×6 will feature recovery hooks at the front, an aluminum winch fairlead at the rear, and 33×11-inch Cooper Discoverer AT3 off-road tires. The additional axle system provides greater power to the truck and its exterior is quite impressive. It looks like a hybrid of some of the very powerful pickup trucks in the industry.
The CyberPickup looks like a Toyota Tundra at the front while the hind quarters and wheel styling are akin to the Ram 1500. It has ultra-wide fender flares and a gaping grille with integrated LED light displayed at the front. The POER sub-brand is displayed along the hood line while the tailgate reflects a 60/40 split. The truck has chrome bits and stick-on appliques finishing to deliver a beautiful ride on six wheels.
The Cannon CyberPickup 6×6 has an exquisite interior to match its exterior. It has white leather with light grey suede accents. The cabin of the car is also impressive with a massive infotainment screen and a fully digital instrument cluster. The dash and center console layout bears a close resemblance to the Chevy Silverado while the seating surfaces project comfort through and through. There are no clear-cut timelines on the production of the CyberPickup 6×6 although it is rumored to be close to production.
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