Before answering the question mark in the title, we need to understand the background of this product: 112 units were sold at the beginning of its launch based on just one picture; then sales exceeded 500 units in a single month; even after enduring In the first half of 2020, despite the impact of the epidemic and reduced production capacity, sales continued to grow by leaps and bounds, exceeding 650 vehicles per month, and are expected to exceed 1,000 vehicles per month in the near future! This is the impressive performance from mid-card rookie Oling Hornet. So, compared with the veteran mid-card products, why is the newcomer Hornet so arrogant? Where does its confidence come from? Taking advantage of the opportunity of the Ollin Le Mans Masters Yangtze River Delta race and the launch of the Hornet National VI Edition & Express Flying Edition from September 2 to 4, the Zhitong Media Evaluation Department approached the Hornet to find out.
As one of the main models of this Yangtze River Delta race, the Hornet has attracted much attention and has become the brightest star in the entire event. The Hornet models on display are all products that meet the National VI emission standards. Through the introduction of the company's technical staff and a brief test drive of the exhibition car, we have a better understanding of the Ollin Hornet and feel the power of this young mid-sized truck. At the same time, we can also get a glimpse of the "aggressive" reason why it was launched and sold well.
Left: High-roof two-bedroom Bumblebee? Right: Low-roof one-bedroom Bumblebee (with top deflector)
One of the reasons: Beautiful? Fashionable? Practical? Better understanding Young at heart
Bumblebee is known as "the most beautiful mid-card". It adopts a new platform design, with a streamlined and dynamic shape, giving people the first impression: sharp, clean and neat! It is very different from Ollin's previous light and medium-duty truck products. The entire front face has been greatly improved. The center grille has a shield-shaped structure and incorporates more tough straight lines, making the entire front face grille look Sharper. In addition, a large number of chrome-plated decorative strips are used around the middle grille, which makes the sporty atmosphere more intense. Overall, the front face of the bumblebee looks like a tripod, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
Combined headlights, rearview mirrors, and blind mirrors
Bumper pedal for easy cleaning of the windshield
Cleaning the windshield handle
The large-view rearview mirrors on the left and right sides are electrically adjustable, and the angles of the blind-filling mirrors in all directions are suitable. They are practical and beautiful, and can eliminate interference caused by blind spots in the driving line of sight. In addition, the rearview mirror also has an electric heating function to avoid the trouble caused by lens fogging in winter or rainy days. The shape of the lower bumper combined with the crystal-diamond combination lights on the left and right sides gives people a strong sense of impact. There are two boarding steps on the left and right in the middle of the bumper for cleaning the front face and windshield, and there are handles on the top to facilitate the driver's cleaning operations.
The air intake pipe is an embedded design, integrated with the cab, and is natural. Although some internal space of the cab is sacrificed, it looks harmonious and beautiful, breaking away from the traditional mid-truck "exposed air intake pipe" The sudden feeling.
Reason 2: High comfort makes driving a truck a pleasure
Airbag seats with armrests
The airbag shock-absorbing velvet seats have strong wrapping properties. It is ergonomically designed and equipped with a foldable armrest on the right side and designed with the door armrest on the left side. It is not only soft and comfortable to sit on, but also has a strong sense of support. It is understood that later models of Hornet are also equipped with a four-point suspension function in the cab, which greatly improves driving comfort. In terms of other comfort configurations, Hornet comes standard with central locking electric windows, remote control key, LCD instrument, four-season heating and cooling air conditioning, intelligent driving recorder, MP3 + multi-function steering wheel, fixed speed cruise, MP5 + reversing image + intelligent navigation, etc.
Two-level pedals
Considerate pedal handles
The two-level pedals are designed to prevent slipping when pedaling, making it more convenient. Intimately, the pedal handle is very user-friendly. It is designed according to the height of each step when pedaling. It is set at the clutch pedal position, steering wheel position and rear seat back position. Each height corresponds to each step, effectively ensuring that the driver Getting on and off the vehicle is safe.
Multi-function steering wheel
Manual air-conditioning control area
The MP3+ multi-function steering wheel feels comfortable and has a cruise control function, giving the driver a stable sense of stability. The large gauge on the left side of the rear instrument panel is the engine tachometer, the right side is the speedometer, the two small gauges on the top are the air pressure gauge and the fuel gauge, and in the middle are various driving data displays, which are clear and easy to see. The manual air conditioner is easy to operate, practical and efficient. Not long after you get in the car and turn it on, cool breeze blows on your face and the heat disappears.
Bumblebee rear sleeper
The high-roof model is equipped with a double sleeper design, which is convenient for drivers who travel long distances to rest. Although the sleeper is not large, it can fully meet the needs. A air deflector is designed above the cab of the single-sleeper low-roof model, which not only increases the aesthetics of the vehicle, but also reduces driving wind resistance, effectively saving energy and reducing consumption.
Reason 3: Light as a swallow and compliant Dora? Double the benefits
Lightweight high-strength steel chassis
If you pay a little attention, you will find that Austrian Bell Hornet’s promotion has this slogan: Compliance is required to pull more than 1,000 pounds in one trip! Why do you say this? This is of course thanks to the vehicle's lightweight. So, what "magic weapon" does Bumblebee have to make himself lighter, compliant and more profitable? Here’s a look at the beauty of the Hornet’s lightweight design.
Lightweight gas tank and battery combination
According to technicians, 28 weight reduction technologies have made the Bumblebee as "light as a swallow". Its lightweight design is scientific and adopts CAE simulation analysis to reduce weight reasonably while ensuring safety. The air reservoir is made of aluminum alloy and is combined with a maintenance-free high-performance battery. It is integrated and installed on the right side of the frame, making it simple and beautiful. The chassis is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy + 800L high-strength steel, which reduces the overall weight of the chassis to 4.5 tons, which is a full 500 kilograms lighter than similar models. This is why the Hornet officially declares that it weighs 1,000 kilograms.
Reason No. 4: Faster and more fuel-efficient? Longer cruising range
National VI version of Fukang F4.5NS6B220 diesel engine
The exhibition car is equipped with a diesel engine that meets the national requirements The Fukang F4.5NS6B220 diesel engine with six emission standards is designed without EGR. The advantage of the EGR-free design is that it reduces the size and weight of the engine to a certain extent, which contributes a lot to the lightweight of the entire vehicle. At the same time, it can also reduce the engine failure rate and improve the heat dissipation performance of the engine. Coupled with the integrated post-processing system, it can also reduce the size of the system, optimizing both body space and weight. In addition, the fuel economy of this engine is remarkable. Taking this Oling Le Mans race as an example, the vehicle in the mid-card group is the Kangji version of the Hornet. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of the champion racer Pan Jinlong is only: 10.45 Lift.
Qingte rear axle and small eight-speed Fast gearbox
Nowadays, the efficient logistics market generally recognizes the power configuration of high horsepower and small speed ratio. What is the reason? High efficiency and fast running. As we all know, if you want a car to run fast, you need a high-horsepower engine and a small rear axle speed ratio. If the rear axle speed ratio is small, you must have a high-torque, high-horsepower engine to support it. Ollin Hornet has achieved this. It has three power products for users to choose from. For short distances, the 220 horsepower/820N.m Foton Cummins and 230 horsepower/850N.m Yunnei diesel engines are available; for long distances, the 245 horsepower/850N.m Yuchai six-cylinder diesel engine is available. These engines are matched with the Fast eight-speed gearbox, which is a perfect combination, and the power can meet various driving conditions. The rear axle of the exhibition car adopts the HW6K6XP5 Weifang Qingte axle with a speed ratio of 4.111, which has a small speed ratio and high transmission efficiency. Of course, users can also choose Hande axles according to their own needs. Hande axles are also axles that are matched with Cummins engines with a small speed ratio. The product has an excellent reputation. Combined with Cummins engine and Fast gearbox, it is a medium-duty golden power widely recognized in the industry. Whether a car is fast or not depends on facts. A Shouguang Green Pass user once drove the Hornet for a real road test. From Shouguang to Beijing, the Hornet saved half an hour of travel time compared to competing models.
Long-range 600-liter large fuel tank
The long-distance model is equipped with a 600-liter large fuel tank. The cruising range can easily reach 3,000km with a full tank of fuel, which can save a lot of refueling time on the way and improve transportation efficiency. , and can avoid the problem of adding low-quality oil on the way. In addition, Hornet comes standard with vacuum tires, which are safe and lightweight, reduce rolling resistance and effectively save fuel.
Due to the constraints of the road conditions in the exhibition area, our test drive could only be carried out simply. Depress the clutch and shift into first gear. The power-assisted clutch is light and effortless. The small eight-speed Fast shift lever feels good. Shifting into first gear is clear. When you start with a little accelerator, the clutch engagement is smooth without any jitter or vibration. Refuel again and pull into second gear, push into third gear...it feels like the gear shift is smooth and there is a strong sense of inhalation. During the low-speed cornering test, the power steering was light and not fluttery, giving the driver a very solid feeling. Braking test of light and heavy pedaling, gentle pedaling on the soft and medium strip, the speed is under control, heavy pedaling responds quickly, and the driver can brake accurately according to the driver's intention, the brake drag is even, and there is no braking deviation, which is good for the driver A sense of stability and solidity.
The confidence comes from the strong strength of the brand, and "Haoheng" is because of its superior product advantages. Perhaps the Ollin Hornet caters to the current market demand for efficient logistics and has captured a large number of customers in the 80s and 90s because of its many advantages such as compliance, fashion and beauty, practical functions, safety and comfort, fast and fuel-saving, and long battery life. It was the "heart" of the new generation of drivers that allowed them to win the first battle and become an instant hit.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.