The Hilux-Sized Pickup Priced at R$ 43,000 Arrives in China to Shake Up the Automotive Industry and Displace Fiat Titano, Diesel Hilux, and RAM

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 04/04/2024 at 07:10

Updated on 03/04/2024 at 19:33

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China Is Home to the Cheapest Pickup in the Automotive Industry. Meet the Calorie, a Cheap Pickup That Costs Less Than R$ 50,000 (Direct Conversion Without Taxes Applied).

Year after year, Chinese companies have been raising their standards in the automotive industry. In contrast to the Brazilian automotive market, where it is rare to find mid-sized pickups for less than R$ 200,000, the scenario in China presents a much more affordable reality in terms of costs. An emblematic example of this difference is the BAW Calorie, considered the cheapest mid-sized pickup in the world, launched in China in 2022. Surprisingly, it is priced much lower than the Renault Kwid.

BAW’s Cheap Pickup Delivers 144 Horsepower

Since the idea is to be affordable, BAW’s pickup in the automotive industry is not extremely equipped, powerful, or has much cargo capacity. In fact, its 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine delivers only 144 horsepower and 20.4 kgfm of torque. It’s the same torque that the 1.0 TSI engine from Volkswagen delivers in the Nivus and T-Cross.

The payload capacity varies depending on the version. In the 5.27-meter long variant, the model carries 495 kg. In the extended version measuring 5.52 meters in length, the capacity rises to 795 kg.

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How Much Does BAW’s Cheap Pickup Cost?

The design of the model is relatively simple, without major flourishes or boldness, and aligns with the pickup’s low-cost proposition. Depending on consumer choice, it is possible to add customization elements such as side stickers, a roll bar, and alloy wheels. In the base versions, however, simplicity is evident in the steel wheels and unpainted door handles.

Inside the cabin, the cheap pickup’s dashboard features a bold design and draws attention with a fully digital instrument cluster positioned next to the multimedia center. Each screen is 10.25 inches. The overall aspect is modern, especially with its leather trim and seemingly efficient ergonomics.

Since BAW does not operate in the Brazilian automotive industry, enthusiasts cannot expect to see this pickup here. In the Chinese market, it costs on average around 69,000 yuan and 76,800 yuan, which places it in the range of R$ 49,200 to R$ 52,200 in direct conversion. It is worth noting that in Brazil, the Fiat Mobi and Renault Kwid, the cheapest we have, cost exactly R$ 68,000.

What Is the Cheapest Pickup in Brazil?

The cheapest pickup in the Brazilian automotive market is the Volkswagen Saveiro Robust CS, which costs R$ 97,690. It is equipped with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated flex engine with 116 horsepower and 16.1 kgfm with ethanol and 106 hp and 15.4 kgfm with gasoline. The model’s fuel consumption is 8.5 km/l with the first fuel and 12.2 km/l with the second. Its transmission, however, is a manual five-speed.

Its dimensions are 4.47 meters in length and a wheelbase of 2.75 meters. The bed volume is 469 liters, with a capacity to deliver up to 712 kg of payload.

The list of standard features includes air conditioning, power steering, hill-start assist, disc brakes on all four wheels, bed lighting, power door locks and windows, and a rear parking sensor.

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The Hilux-Sized Pickup Priced at R$ 43,000 Arrives in China to Shake Up the Automotive Industry and Displace Fiat Titano, Diesel Hilux, and RAM

China Is Home to the Cheapest Pickup in the Automotive Industry. Meet the Calorie, a Cheap Pickup That Costs Less Than R$ 50,000 (Direct Conversion Without Taxes Applied).

BAW’s Cheap Pickup Delivers 144 Horsepower

How Much Does BAW’s Cheap Pickup Cost?

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