On April 15, 2025, the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) grandly opened at the Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangzhou. As a “barometer” of foreign trade and a “golden business card” of China’s opening up to the outside world, the Canton Fair is not only a bridge for economic and trade exchanges between China and foreign countries, but also an important stage for Chinese brands to go global. Sinotruk’s light vehicles, with the attitude of “moving forward with innovation and growing outward”, made their debut with three models: the Pioneer Official V EV version, the commercial version of the BOLDEN pickup truck, and the U70Plus (U70Pro 1.5TGDI), showcasing the company’s innovative breakthroughs in the new energy vehicle sector and the global competitiveness of “Made in China” to overseas markets.
The debut of new products has achieved remarkable results in the field of new energy
At this session of the Canton Fair, the Pioneer Official V EV version made its first public appearance, presenting the latest achievements of Sinotruk’s light vehicles in the field of new energy. The body dimensions of this model are 5492×2069×2319mm, with a wheelbase of 3500mm. It offers 7-seat and 9-seat layouts to meet the diverse needs of different users. It is equipped with a deeply integrated three-in-one electric drive system of motor, motor controller, and reducer, with a peak power of 156kW and a peak torque at the wheel end as high as 3441N·m. Combined with CATL’s lithium iron phosphate battery, the cruising range can reach 506km, and it only takes 36 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%, effectively solving users’ range anxiety.
In terms of intelligence, the Pioneer Official V EV version is equipped with a 12.3-inch dual screen, iFLYTEK voice interaction, 540° panoramic image, and L2-level intelligent driving assistance system, providing global users with a safe, efficient, and intelligent travel experience. Like the diesel version of the model, the Pioneer Official V EV version also supports the “scenario-based customization” concept, allowing for dedicated modifications for camping vehicles, ambulances, cold chain vehicles, etc., further expanding the application boundaries of light commercial vehicles and meeting the special needs of different industries and scenarios.
Classic upgrade, the commercial version of the BOLDEN pickup truck continues to demonstrate its strength
The commercial version of the BOLDEN pickup truck has once again become the focus with its three core advantages of “super power, intelligent safety, and super carrying capacity”, redefining the value benchmark of commercial pickup trucks with its solid strength. This model is equipped with a Weichai WP2H 2.0T diesel engine, delivering a maximum power of 140 kW and a peak torque of 420 N ·m. It is paired with a Sinotruk self-developed 8AT transmission, ensuring strong and smooth power output. Moreover, it can be started with a single button in an extremely cold environment of -40℃, demonstrating outstanding environmental adaptability.
In terms of intelligent configuration, the commercial version of the BOLDEN pickup truck is equipped with L2+ level intelligent driving assistance system, Bosch ESP9.3PLUS body stability system, 12.3-inch central control large screen, vehicle-to-mobile phone interconnection and other configurations, leading the intelligent upgrade of commercial pickup trucks. The standard axle model on display this time has a cargo box size of 1520×1520×530mm. It adopts a high-strength frame and a rear leaf spring suspension, and is equipped with a standard spray-painted cargo box guard and a high-strength steel anti-roll frame. With high load-bearing capacity, it can handle various vehicle usage scenarios such as logistics transportation and engineering operations with ease, creating a preferred choice for global users to create wealth.
Three vehicles set off simultaneously, showcasing a diversified product matrix
In addition to the Pioneer Official V EV version and the commercial version of the BOLDEN pickup truck, the U70Plus (U70Pro 1.5TGDI) also made its debut at this Canton Fair. Although there is currently less specific information disclosed about this model, as one of the light-duty vehicle models showcased by Sinotruk, it is bound to have certain competitiveness and is expected to stand out in terms of cost performance and other aspects to meet the demands of different markets.
This time, Sinotruk’s light vehicles brought three models to the exhibition, not only completing the product matrix of “all-scenario over-the-class wide-body large light commercial vehicles”, but also demonstrating the company’s innovation capabilities and technical strength in different fields. Through a diversified product layout, Sinotruk’s light vehicles can better meet the personalized demands of global users and further enhance the brand’s influence in the global market.
The exhibition received a warm response, and the global layout is accelerating
As the largest and most influential comprehensive international trade event in China, the Canton Fair is an important window for Sinotruk’s light vehicles to showcase their charm to the world. At the exhibition site, the light vehicle booth was bustling with people, attracting merchants from Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and other regions to visit. After a thorough understanding of the products, many merchants highly praised the power performance and comfort of the vehicles and showed a strong intention to cooperate, to introduce the products under the light vehicle brand to the local market.
As a strategic part of Sinotruk Group to achieve the goal of “building a world-class full-range commercial vehicle group”, Sinotruk’s light vehicles once again demonstrated their determination to actively integrate into the global market, improve their product range, and compete in new tracks by participating in the Canton Fair this time. Through in-depth exchanges and cooperation with global partners, Sinotruk’s light vehicles have further strengthened their connection with the global market, expanded their international “circle of friends”, and accelerated their global layout and overseas expansion process.
Amid the surging wave of domestic auto brands venturing overseas, Sinotruk’s light vehicles are actively embracing global development opportunities, leveraging domestic and overseas platforms to enhance brand awareness and influence, and continuously expanding its overseas territory. In the future, light vehicles will also continue to deepen their scenario-based and global strategies, join hands with global partners, promote high-quality overseas expansion of the brand, and bring more high-quality and intelligent travel solutions to global users.
