Arctic Vehicles has made a reputation for itself with off-road-focused modifications on rugged ladder-frame SUVs and pickups from many various automakers together with Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Isuzu and Ford. What we hadn’t seen, although, is an off-road-prepped pickup based mostly on a Chinese language car. This modifications with the revealing of the Nice Wall Wingle 7 which obtained the AT35 remedy.
For these not conversant in Nice Wall’s mannequin vary, the Wingle 7 is a one-tonne ladder-frame pickup that was unveiled in 2018. Measuring 5,395 mm (212.4 inches) lengthy, the Wingle 7 is barely shorter than a Ford Ranger, however a bit longer than the Toyota Hilux.
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Arctic Vehicles added its signature fender add-ons, rising the width of the pickup by 230 mm (9 inches). Most significantly, the 17-inch alloy wheels are shod in beefy 35-inch mud tires rising floor clearance by 64 mm (2.5 inches) to 276 mm (10.9 inches). The tracks have additionally been elevated by 180 mm (7.1 inches) contributing to the broader stance of the pickup.
Modifications additionally embody a bolstered suspension and anti-corrosion coating so you’ll be able to drive the Wingle 7 wherever you need. Due to the aforementioned modifications, the off-road credentials have been improved, with a 36-degree method angle and a 29-degree departure angle. Non-obligatory tools features a entrance winch, an computerized engine heater, and extra thermal insulation.
Beneath the bonnet of the Nice Wall Wingle 7 lies the inventory 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine producing 143 hp (107 kW / 145 PS). Energy is distributed to all 4 wheels by a six-speed guide gearbox, with the AWD system that includes a Borg Warner switch case and a rear differential lock.
The pickup was created by the Russian division of Arctic Vehicles and is already accessible to order within the Russian market. Based on native media, every conversion takes seven days to finish, with 20 extra days wanted for the certification course of.