Cheap truck less "Plato"?

Appreciate the Chinese medium-duty truck JAC N120

Chinese state-owned company JAC Motors (Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd), one of the oldest in the national industry, celebrated its fiftieth anniversary three years ago. Today the annual production capacity of the company JAC is about 1.5 million units of cars a year. The company is firmly in the top ten largest automotive companies in China and ranks in the top three in the export of trucks to the markets of Russia, Europe and America.

In July 2014, were opened in Moscow an official representation of the plant of JAC in Russia, OOO "Jack Car".

In 2015 conducted a successful test and certification of a new line of medium-duty trucks JAC model N120 full weight 11 980 kg, with subsequent approval chassis type environmental class Euro-5.

But only in the spring of this year it became possible to try yourself as a test-driver 7-ton truck JAC N-120 s van superstructure of the company "Automotive plant".

"One hundred twentieth" model N-series JAC specially adapted for Russian roads and got extended warranty – 3 years or 150 thousand km of mileage. Certified JAC N-120 with full weight 11 990 kg, which allows you to use any public roads without special permits in the system "Platon". The add-in has a reasonable capacity of its internal volume is 40 cubic meters, which is just enough to carry 16 pallets.

Manufactured goods van utility model 478830 made with a laminated outer wall of the double-layer panels made by vacuum bonding of metal clad with two layers of moisture proof 4-mm plywood with a total thickness of 10 mm. panels On the side walls in one row is set by a mesh profile to a height of 1100 mm from the floor to the bottom of the profile. Rear double doors equipped with rubber gaskets, ensuring tightness. Above the doors is provided an exhaust hood.

The van is equipped with plastic fenders, rubber bumpers, lateral protection and protivopolojnym beam.

Externally, the van mark corresponding accessories lighting: led clearance lights on the sides, 3 yellow bottom on the front wall of the top 2 white, 2 red rear upper and retro-reflective markings. 

Also provides galvanized retractable ladder, bumper under the lights.

Over the last decade, Chinese manufacturers have made great strides towards the enhancement of feedback from customers on the comments which are constantly making minor changes that do not require certification. 

This applies, for example, more comfortable handles and leashes on the caps of the filling openings (protect against loss) – in short, caring about the little things, originally practiced more advanced in marketing Western and Japanese car manufacturers. 

For example, all JAC trucks offer excellent for completeness of tool kit, even including pricewater and power Jack. Tools provided your own box and the battery box is locked by four bolts.

Most of the trucks comes from China, but there and vehicles assembled in Kazakhstan. From next year, all booths will have a "panic" button system ERA-GLONASS. 

Test drive

In motion JAC N-120 confirmed the characteristic features of this manufacturer, confirming the impression six months ago from a test drive easier model JAC N-75. By the way, it was interesting to compare impressions from the winter and summer trips. In short we can say that on a standard summer tires on the road feel much more confident.

The cabin is at the JAC N-120 is quite roomy and ergonomically designed with excellent visibility, without a clear tendency for the Asian minimalist design of the interior.

Externally catches the eye of a modern trapezoidal optics is quite a Japanese design. 

In this sense, the JAC is a worthy successor to the best traditions of such a respected brand like Isuzu. 

What is especially nice in the cabin is no longer observed strong external (i.e. phenolic) odors. Provided, albeit narrow (60 cm), but still quite a sleeper.

Chairs conveniently tailored to any (including non-Asian thick) figure. Cabin floor is lined with a hygienic Mat. 

There are many convenient shelves, pockets, holders. It's funny that a table for some lunch and laptop transformirovalsya from the middle chair. 

Cab can be easily lifted, opening easy access for maintenance and repair of the engine. Due to the large number of branded accessories, the truck will be easy to fix from their dealers that gives good value for money and quality of service of basic components and assemblies.

A good way Prominent in the area gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy all the subtleties of JAC N120. The first thing that you notice is the impressive (for a truck, of course) confident acceleration, and given that the van is not loaded, there is still a feeling of some reserve of power that can be used with a maximum load. There is no feeling of "kozlenev" and furious blows hard suspension characteristic for the empty truck, and it can be assumed that the presence of cargo, the smoothness will increase substantially. 

The second strong point is its excellent maneuverability. JAC N120. The driver will feel confident on any compact the database, in the narrow space of the yard, areas of the store during unloading.

Brakes are very effective and tenacious, therefore, to master smooth braking will take some time.

Because of the "cotton" of the servo to hold the strip with the rut had pulled up, which caused a feeling of "laxity" and "yaw" on the road, so the car still requires some skill for comfortable driving. Typical reduced "plateau" between the second and third gear, apparently, remains a hallmark, because it was present and "younger" brother the 75-th model, forcing you to switch to third gear just before the show rpm tachometer. 

List of nice options JAC N120 is very impressive. Here is his partial list:

Wires manufactured by Bosch.

The frame is made of double sheet. 

Aluminium fuel tank 210 l. 

Rubber adapted to our roads. 

Fuel filter with separator and heating reduces the viscosity of the fuel at low temperatures.

Heated rear view mirrors.

A heater of increased productivity.

Hardy rubber parts and components.

Additional insulation and sound insulation of the cabin.

Insulating the engine. 

The crankcase of the engine and gearbox. 

The heating element in the oil sump with 220V power heats oil for easier starting of the engine.

Optionally, you can install air conditioning, electric Windows, Central locking, tachograph, spoiler, PTO, pre-start liquid heater Webasto, which allows you to start the car, even at -50 C°.

There is an extensive stock of spare parts at the representative offices and dealers, which ensures the smooth operation of JAC N-120.

The recommended price of the chassis 2016 release in the maximum configuration – 2 250 000 rubles.

Thank you OOO "Jack Car" for the truck JAC N-120 

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