Maxus T60 Pickup Truck Arrives In Nepal; Check Expected Price And Features

Vishal Group, the diversified regional business conglomerate, is set to announce the launch of 'Maxus' brand in Nepal with the introduction of Maxus T60 pickup truck. Maxus is a commercial and passenger vehicle manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor.The Maxus T60 pickup truck is powered by a 2.8-liter turbo diesel motor that delivers 148 hp and 360 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The pickup truck will be available in a 4x4 configuration. The Maxus T60 also gets three driving modes- Eco, normal and power.Classified as a midsize pickup, the Maxxus T60 is the longest and widest in its class. The T60 has an overall dimension of 5365mm x 1900mm x 1809/1845mm (LxWxH). It gets a wheelbase of 3155mm, a generous ground clearance of 215mm plus a wading depth of 800mm making it an ideal fit for our terrain. The Maxus T60 pickup truck also comes with locking differentials to enhance its off-road capabilities, however, it does miss out on terrain modes.On the outside, the Maxus T60 pickup gets a bold front fascia with the brand's logo sitting in the centre of the chrome-slat grille. On the edges of the grille are LED headlights with DRLs. Other exterior kits include fog lights, body-coloured front and rear bumper, a stainless steel sports bar, side steps, power-folding side mirrors, and 17-inch alloy wheels.Inside, the T60 features a black cabin with power adjustable front seats, a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel with height adjustment and audio/cruise control switches, keyless entry with push start ignition, automatic air-conditioning, and an integrated 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone mirroring.The T60 has also received a 5-star ANCAP rating for safety. It comes equipped with dual airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ABS+EBD+ESP for on-road control and safety, and features such as a reverse camera, rear sensors, cruise control, and lane departure warning system for additional driver assistance.Expect the Maxus T60 pickup truck to be priced around Rs 75-78 Lakh in the Nepalese market.Actual equipment list may vary