He Shanghai Auto Show continues to leave protagonists along the way. Although perhaps it has gone a little more unnoticed than the main brands, this novelty in the form of prototype called Maxus GST It has turned heads, and not just because of its massive design.
Maxus is one of the brands of commercial vehicles, also electric, par excellence in United Kingdomwith more than 120 years of history and that is now part of the conglomerate of the Chinese giant SAIC. The latter, by the way, also owns brands such as MG or Roewe (former Rover).
Returning to this Maxus GST, you will have noticed that it is a full-fledged pick-up. Its mechanics is one hundred percent electricwhich makes this beast even more interesting when we know all its specifications.
Maxus GST is China’s take on the Hummer EV. #Maxus is a brand under #SAIC. They make a range of commercial vehicles, pickup trucks, vans, and passenger cars. The Maxus GST is a concept previewing an upcoming full-size electric #pickup truck. It has a body-on-frame chassis,… pic.twitter.com/1TCPOufgtX
— Tycho de Feijter (@TychodeFeijter) April 19, 2023
So is this striking Maxus GST
Under its bowels are nothing more and nothing less than four electric motors. Adding forces, they are able to fully develop 1,000 hp and a brutal maximum torque of 14,000 Nm. Its semi-solid battery promises a autonomy also spectacular: 1,000 kilometers.
To achieve these figures, this Maxus GST –still in conceptual format– uses a completely new chassis architecture. It has characteristics typical of a pure 4×4 SUV, with high-resistance steel for its construction and with independent and adjustable suspensions in endless possibilities.
To give you an idea, it has available 12 driving modes to be able to move freely on any terrain. Digital rear-view mirrors, foot pegs and electric steps, alloy wheels… are some of its exterior features.
If we want to access insidewe will notice the absence of B pillar and a totally futuristic aura. It has four seater in a rather peculiar arrangement: the front seats, for example, can be rotated from 45 to 180 degrees. In terms of technology, it has, for example, autonomous parking system.
This GST shows the future possibilities of a brand specialized in commercial road transport with electric technology. This pick-up could show us the foundations of a future model that hits the roads. We’ll be alert.
