All-angle analysis of Ou Man GTL, Futian Cenozoic flagship heavy truck
[Original Truck House] With the increasingly fierce competition in the domestic industry, various car companies have successively launched their own flagship brands in recent years. As a member of the heavy truck industry, I finally can’t make more tricks in the cab of Isuzu. So it came into being.
In fact, Ou Man GTL imitated it, and everyone knows this. We don’t have to judge whether it is good or not too much. After all, domestic car companies basically do this. As users, we pay more attention to the effect of use, and expect Ou Man GTL to give us a perfect answer.
In this article, we will show Ou Man GTL to you in more graphic ways. Please pay attention to other contents of Truck House about Ou Man GTL.
● The meaning of GTL in Ou Man
The three letters of GTL contain many meanings, such as "Global Technology Leader" (that is, world technology leader); It can also be interpreted as "Green Transport Landmark" (that is, a milestone of green transport); It can also be understood as "Gas To Liquid" (that is, natural gas synthetic oil, also known as "green dye"), but these explanations are not completely correct. In the special issue of the Mid-year Business Meeting in Ou Man, the product positioning and brand meaning of GTL were introduced in detail.
Ou Man GTL Product Positioning and Brand Meaning
● Ou Man GTL Appearance: Inheriting Ou Man Family Face.
As early as 2003, Ou Man began to design a new generation of cab. After seven years, Foton Motor made its debut in the GTL of Ou Man at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. From the renderings to today’s production cars, it has made a qualitative leap. At last year’s annual meeting in Ou Man, we learned that Ou Man GTL cab can be divided into two types: flat floor cab and stepped floor cab. In addition, there is a single-row, flat-topped daytime cab. We only introduce the Ou Man GTL of the stepped floor cab here.
1. The air intake grille is upgraded without losing the family blood.
The air intake grille follows the style of Ou Man family, strengthens the brand characteristics, and is very harmonious as a whole, tough and delicate.
2. The new LOGO is more recognizable.
Ou Man GTL launched the brand-new LOGO of Foton Motor. From the appearance, the new LOGO is more distinctive and the recognition from a long distance has been improved a lot.
3. Bumper design is not well thought out
The drag hook is hidden behind the license plate frame, and the license plate can be turned down when in use; Only the lower pedal on the front bumper can stand people, and it has also been treated as anti-skid, while the upper pedal has not been treated at all. This makes it difficult to wipe the glass in daily driving.
4. Headlights with electric adjustment are rare.
GTL lighting in Ou Man adopts integrated headlights with lenses. It is commendable that its headlights have adjustable function, and the driver can adjust the illumination height of the lights inside the cab according to the weight of the cargo. This is the first time for domestic commercial vehicle manufacturers.
5. The front mask opening device has mixed opinions.
The opening device of Ou Man GTL front face mask is set on the front face, which means that the face mask can be opened without being in the cab. There may be different opinions about this design. However, Xiao Bian believes that even if it is opened, there is nothing to steal.
6. Modular design of pipeline layout-simplicity
When the mask is opened, it can be seen that the pipeline layout of GTL in Ou Man is in accordance with the modular design, and the cab adopts a four-point suspension airbag body suspension system to ensure the driver’s comfort during driving. Of course, the cab intake filter device, as a high-end model, is indispensable.
7. With a chrome-plated cover on the whistle, Fukuda is very kind.
The whistle is overhead, and a chrome-plated cover is added at the front end of the whistle, which also shows Ou Man’s "kindness" in workmanship. Its function is to prevent mosquitoes and rainwater from entering the whistle.
8. Ou Man GTL original fairing is quite powerful.
I feel that the work and quality of the spoiler components assembled on GTL in Ou Man are quite reliable, so I have specially "studied" them. The side plate of the spoiler can be folded inward, which is convenient for the driver to board the workbench for maintenance and operation.
● Ou Man GTL Interior: "Salute" to Mercedes-Benz Actros
Compared with the previous generation, the cab of GTL in Ou Man has been greatly improved in terms of internal space and comfort. Its interior is basically referenced, but some minor changes have been made in local positions. If it weren’t for the sign of Ou Man on the steering wheel, I would really think I got into an "improved" Actros. Let’s first test you with two pictures.
From the picture above, can you tell me which one is Ou Man GTL? Let me tell you, yes, it’s the picture on the left.
1. The cab layout imitates Mercedes-Benz Actros.
The main color of the cab is dark gray, and the local position is decorated with silver. Although the divisions of various functional areas have been slightly modified, it can still be seen that this is a replica of Mercedes-Benz Actros. If it weren’t for Fukuda’s LOGO on the steering wheel, I really thought I got into a Mercedes-Benz Actros.
2. High-end models can choose multi-function steering wheel.
The four steering wheels are designed with reference to Mercedes-Benz Actros, but the LOGO in the middle is changed to Fukuda’s. The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions, and high-end models can also be equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, which can realize functions such as cruise control and volume increase and decrease of car stereo.
3. The top design is remarkable
A storage box, a player and some control buttons are designed in the front position inside the cab. As the flagship brand of Futian heavy truck, a skylight with insect-proof net is indispensable.
4. Standard (optional) airbag cushion seat to improve driving comfort.
The seat adopts airbag shock absorption, and the cab is suspended at four points. The driver’s driving comfort should be greatly improved, because it has not been measured and we are not sure. The right area of the seat is the gear lever and the parking brake operating switch.
5. The key layout is within reach.
The control buttons on the panel are all within reach, and the driver’s left-hand area is mainly designed with light height adjustment and backlight switch; The upper area on the driver’s right hand side is mainly composed of air conditioning knobs and control buttons; The lower area is the storage box and the cup holder.
6. The door design is simple, which improves the comfort of the legs when driving.
The lower part of the door is "clean" and there are not so many complicated settings, which makes the driver’s leg position more comfortable when driving. The driver’s door armrest integrates electric glass control, central locking, rearview mirror adjustment button, and high-end models are also equipped with mirror preheating function. The air outlet is spherical and can rotate 360 degrees or be completely closed.
7. Equipped with two power output interfaces with different voltages.
At the top of the center console, a trapezoidal storage box is designed, which can usually put some sundries. The air outlet and sundries box of the air conditioner are designed in the middle position, while in the lower position, besides the storage box, there are two power output interfaces with output voltages of 12V and 24V respectively.
8. Sleeper has more storage space.
As a driver’s other home, it is also important to rest during daily driving. Ou Man GTL high-top cab adopts double-deck sleeper. The left and right sides of the sleeper are equipped with storage boxes, reading lights and air conditioning outlets. The left side of the sleeper (driver’s side) is also equipped with keys such as cab light switch and air conditioning adjustment. The lower berth is divided into three independent storage boxes with partitions to facilitate the placement of tools.
9. The interior space is very spacious.
Ou Man GTL also has a major feature, and the drop of its internal stepped floor is very small. That is to say, the internal space is much larger than that of other domestic stepped floor models.
● Introduction of GTL chassis in Ou Man
The previous Fukuda Ou Man series models have always had the reputation of "no major faults, but no minor faults". Whether the appearance of GTL in Ou Man will change the brand image of Foton Ou Man Car Department is still unknown, and it is not easy to jump to conclusions. However, I am looking forward to Ou Man GTL giving us a good answer.
1. We will introduce some of them to you after the new car comes on the market.
2. The functional areas of the chassis are arranged compactly.
The Ou Man GTL we saw at the meeting place today is designed with a lightweight chassis. The front and rear steel plates are made of few leaf springs, and the front and rear axles are equipped with transverse stabilizer bars. The exhaust pipe, air storage tank, storage battery and urea tank are unknown from front to back on the left side of the car body; The right position is equipped with a largeCapacity fuel tankIt is worth mentioning that Ou Man GTL fuel tank is equipped with an independent heat source system, that is, a diesel boiler. Unfortunately, the oil-fired boiler assembled by GTL in Ou Man can only provide heating for the cab, but it cannot realize the preheating function of the water circulation system.
3. Saddle is adjustable and pipeline protection is in place.
The reserved hole on the girder allows the user to adjust the position of the saddle according to the requirements. The layout and protection of each pipeline are also in place.
● Editor’s note:
I believe there will be many different voices when Ou Man GTL goes public. However, judging from the appearance and interior design we saw today, the design of Ou Man GTL still took a lot of effort, and there is no complete "painting a tiger according to a cat". From the point of view of exterior modeling and interior coordination, it has greatly improved compared with previous Ou Man series models. However, we are more concerned about the performance of Ou Man GTL in future use. I hope this answer sheet can give us a satisfactory answer.
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