From April 1st, a new C6 driver’s license will be added, allowing these family cars to be equipped with road trailers

Information Times (reporter, Luo Xiaotong) According to the official website of the Ministry of Public Security, on April 1, the newly revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver’s License" added a new type of light-duty tractor trailer for drivers who meet the conditions. Drivers who meet the conditions can apply for additional driving of this model (C6 driver’s license). The new regulations significantly reduce the threshold for light-duty tractor trailers, which is directly affected by the tractor-trailer field. In terms of the market, more and more car brands are now paying attention to clear traction qualifications, and with the rise of domestic hard-line SUVs and pickup models, the number of models with traction potential has increased significantly, such as the Great Wall Cannon series, the "SAIC Bull" SAIC MAXUS T90, the "off-road artifact" SAIC MAXUS T70 Australian version/off-road version, the 2022 Haval H9, etc. These family cars can be legally carried on the road with road trailers.

Many models of the Great Wall Cannon have legal traction qualifications

The Great Wall Cannon series, a product of the Great Wall pickup, has a variety of models with legal towing qualifications, such as off-road gun trailer version, artillery, locomotive gun, black bullet, dragon bullet, etc.

Among them, the appearance of the off-road gun trailer version (priced from 170,800 yuan) basically continues the design of the off-road gun, with a trailer hook added to the tail, and the total mass of 2.5 tons of quasi-traction solves the legitimacy problem of the user’s daily trailer RV, yacht, motorcycle and other rear-mounted equipment. The vehicle has 7 all-terrain driving modes, 11 off-road equipment (such as front and rear axle electronically controlled differential locks, creep mode, etc.), and is equipped with the latest generation of ESP, megapixel 360 surround view system, ACC adaptive cruise, high-strength body/door collision beam, chassis armor and other configurations, with a high level of safety protection.

The Artillery (priced from 179,800 yuan) is a pickup truck with a double-door short-shaft cockpit design, equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, a maximum power of 215 horsepower, a peak torque of 380 N · m, and a ZF 8AT gearbox. The car comes standard with 2.5 tons of traction qualification, with its own front and rear axle electronic control differential lock, front winch, wading throat and other off-road assemblies, and 5 modification interfaces, which makes the vehicle highly scalable.

Locomotive gun with 2475mm long cargo box and high-strength winch slide rail locomotive frame (priced from 149,800 yuan), with "2.0T + 8AT powertrain" and TOD intelligent timely four-wheel drive system, equipped with a new generation of intelligent voice control system, optional intelligent driver assistance system with ACC adaptive cruise, lane centering and other functions and rear axle electronic control differential lock, also equipped with 2.5 tons traction qualification.

The dragon bomb (pre-sale price 270,000~ 290,000 yuan), which has not been officially listed, adopts a new front shape, and the visual effect is quite wild; the rear car box adopts a semi-closed design scheme to improve the door’s bearing capacity. At the driving force level, the car will be equipped with a 2.0T engine, with a maximum horsepower of 190 horsepower and a maximum torque speed of 360N · m, which is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Pickup truck with torque of 500N · m "SAIC Niu"

The SAIC MAXUS T90, which was officially listed in March last year, is currently the only pickup truck in China with a torque of 500N · m. It has the nickname "SAIC Cow" and can customize a diversified product portfolio of long boxes, standard boxes, manual, automatic, two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, diesel, gasoline, pure electric, etc., with 3.0 tons of traction qualifications (priced from 129,800 yuan).

The design of the "SAIC Niu" is fashionable and technological, and the streamlined anti-roll rack is integrated with the cargo box, breaking the stereotypical image of the traditional pickup truck "tool car". The interior pays attention to the sense of luxury and grade. The center console shape adopts an asymmetric design that tends to the driver’s seat, and is equipped with the dual screen design adopted for the first time in the pickup truck. It seamlessly connects the 26.035 cm (10.25 inch) LCD meter and the 30.48 cm (12 inch) central control screen. In terms of technology configuration, it is equipped with the new Zebra Zhixing VENUS system and intelligent creation integrated dual screen, which can realize information exchange between the two screens. It has rich basic functions such as remote control, automatic speech recognition, car navigation, video projection, smart home control, etc., and can be remotely upgraded by software through FOTA function. In terms of intelligent safety, it is equipped with ADAS L2 level active driving assistance technology, which supports ACC adaptive cruise, LKA lane keeping, fatigue driving system, 360 ° panoramic image, IHC automatic high beam control and other functions.

In terms of power output, the "SAIC Niu" is equipped with SAIC’s π Bi-Turbo dual-supercharged diesel engine, with a maximum power of 160kW and a maximum torque of 500N · m. It is matched with ZF’s 8-speed manual transmission. It has the ability to drag a total mass of more than 3.5 tons, the maximum climbing degree reaches 100%, and supports 12 driving modes and 4 driving forms, which can meet the diverse scenarios of pickup truck users. The product power of the "SAIC Niu" EV electric version is also not bad. The NEDC range is as high as 535km, and it supports two charging modes: fast charging and slow charging. In fast charging mode, it only takes 10 minutes to increase the battery life by 100km.

"Off-road Artifact" SAIC MAXUS T70 Australian Edition

The T70 is an important model for SAIC MAXUS to enter the pickup market. Since its launch, it has met the new demand of many consumers for pickups. The SAIC MAXUS T70 Australian version/off-road version are all new models of the T70, with a traction qualification of 3.0 tons.

Among them, the SAIC MAXUS T70 Australian version (price 109,800~ 153,800 yuan) of the vehicle shape, continues the main design style of the current model, the front and rear raised front eyebrows with dense spoke wheels make the vehicle look more dynamic, the roof rack, side pedal and rear carriage gantry frame add vehicle practicality. In terms of configuration, the car is equipped with a touch LCD screen as standard, a multi-function steering wheel that can manually adjust the direction up and down, and adopts imitation leather seats. Equipped with Bluetooth/car phone, front/rear electric windows, reversing radar, fixed speed cruise, keyless entry, etc., and can also be equipped with rear axle differential lock. In terms of power, the car is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged gasoline engine or a 2.0T diesel engine, which is matched with a 6MT/6AT/8AT gearbox. The gasoline version has a maximum power of 214 horsepower and a peak torque of 350N · m; the diesel version has a maximum power of 163 horsepower and a peak torque of 375N · m. There are three driving mode options, which can further enhance the driving convenience after being matched with EPS electronic power steering, engine start-stop function and other configurations.

Compared with the conservative and flat appearance of the SAIC MAXUS T70 Australian version, the off-road version has more tension. The SAIC MAXUS T70 off-road version, which has been greatly changed in appearance, comes with an exaggerated black bumper, wheel eyebrows, top frame and wading throat, which emphasizes wildness and practicality. The model has a approach angle of 35 °, a departure angle of 33 °, a minimum ground clearance of 300mm, and a professional 265mm off-road wide tire. It has strong traction, toughness and durability. It can not only meet the needs of heavy off-road, but also is very suitable for towing and trailing motorhomes.

2022 Haval H9 adds trailer qualifications

Unlike the above products, the 2022 Haval H9 (priced 214,800~ 279,800 yuan) is not a pickup, but an off-road SUV with 2.5-ton trailer qualification, which can not only act as an off-road vehicle, but also legally take the RV to camp.

As a facelift model, the 2022 Haval H9 is equipped with a new front face. The oversized straight waterfall chrome intake grille, matrix LED headlight sets on both sides, and a large area of silver chrome decoration front insurance below make the whole vehicle more modern and luxurious. The car is equipped with a 31.242 cm (12.3 inch) central control display screen, which provides smoking monitoring, active noise reduction by answering calls, fatigue driving reminders, gesture interactive control and ID account authentication, and is equipped with seat heating, ventilation, massage, memory and other comfort configurations. At the driving level, the car adopts a "2.0T + 8AT" powertrain with a maximum power of 165kW and a maximum torque of 385N · m, and is equipped with a four-wheel drive system with low speed gear. In addition, the model is also equipped with front and rear differential locks, second-generation all-terrain control system, CCO off-road cruising, TAB tank turning, and other configurations.

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1. What are the restrictions on the C6 driver’s license for approved models?

According to the newly revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", the C6 driver’s license allows the driving of car trains with a total mass of less than 4500kg, which is what we call trailer-type RVs. It should be noted that this refers to the total mass of the front car + the rear trailer does not exceed 4500kg.

2. How can I obtain a C6 driver’s license?

According to the newly revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", C6 driver’s licenses can only be obtained through "additional driving", and three conditions must be met: the applicant is between the ages of 20 and 60, holds a C1 or C2 driver’s license for one year or more, and has not scored 12 points in the past points cycle. Those who meet the above conditions and pass the driving training and test can get a C6 driver’s license. It should be pointed out that for those who already hold A1, A3, B1, B2, C1, and C2 driver’s licenses, applying for the addition of light-duty tractor-trailer vehicles requires examination subjects 2 and 3 for safe and civilized driving knowledge, including pile tests, curved driving, right-angle turns, etc., while those who hold A2 driver’s licenses do not need to add C6, and can directly drive light-duty tractor-trailer vehicles.

3. How to choose a trailer trailer or a self-propelled trailer?

At present, there are two categories of RVs: trailer-mounted RVs and self-propelled RVs. The essential difference between the two lies in whether they have their own traction, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. In general, trailer-mounted RVs are affordable, easy to use and inexpensive, with separate rooms and cars, larger living space and higher comfort, but it is inconvenient to move, and it will be relatively troublesome to drive. For example, turning, reversing, and turning around test driving skills, and parking is inconvenient, requiring two parking spaces. The biggest advantage of self-propelled RVs is that they have their own power system, which is more convenient to drive than trailer-mounted RVs, and the utilization rate is relatively high, but the living space will be relatively small and the price will be relatively expensive. Therefore, people who are active outdoors for a long time can consider a trailer trailer, which can bring a larger living space, a more comfortable rest environment, and no need to consider the problem of vehicle parking in the wild. For short trips, such as traveling to other cities or some tourist attractions, you can choose a self-propelled B-type RV with low space requirements and relatively cheap prices, but long-term travelers prefer a self-propelled C-type RV, followed by a trailer-type RV, which can bring a better living environment.