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Open your face: what upset the new Sollers Argo and Atlant trucks

  • December 15, 2022
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The Sollers Alabuga plant already assembles two commercial models under the Sollers brand. And so the manufacturer invited journalists to tell more about both new products. At the

Open your face: what upset the new Sollers Argo and Atlant trucks
The Sollers Alabuga plant already assembles two commercial models under the Sollers brand. And so the manufacturer invited journalists to tell more about both new products. At the presentation there was also an observer from the portal “AvtoVzglyad”. After studying the models, he came to mixed conclusions.

The factory workers have rich experience in locating a wide variety of “foreign” comtrans in Russia. In 2006, Isuzu trucks appeared, in 2008 the FIAT Ducato line, and since 2011, various modifications of the Ford Transit rolled off the assembly line. The reasons why the foreigners left have long been known, so we will not focus on them. Management had no choice but to look at China. And he helped. JAC Sunray vans and N25 trucks came from China. They are now assembled under the Sollers brand to harm the American “bourgeois”.

JAC N25, also known as Sollers Argo, is designed for urban transport. The gross vehicle weight is from 2.5 to 3.5 tons. It can be a manufactured goods or isothermal van, as well as an on-board platform with a canopy. Cabin – both familiar and double.

The range of engines is quite wide. You can choose a 2 liter “diesel” with a capacity of 130 liters. Of. or a gasoline unit of the same volume with an efficiency of 147 forces. A 147 hp electric car is even promised in the future, but that is another story.

Both “hearts” are in-line, 4-cylinder, corresponding to the Euro-5 environmental class. The heavy fuel engine has a timing chain drive, a common rail fuel system and an EGR valve. The “gasoline” has a belt and an MPI injection system. There are no surprises. The units are known, they know how to maintain and repair. In addition, top executives said that spare parts are regularly sent to dealers. So there shouldn’t be any problems.

Equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, immobilizer, cruise control, ABS, stability control system, rear parking sensors and air conditioning. Not bad for a compact van. And the driver’s workplace is clearly arranged.

As I continued the inspection I looked down and noticed a small rust on the frame. It seems that the paint was damaged during the add-on installation. It’s not good anymore. So, immediately after buying a truck, the steel “cam” must be treated with anti-corrosion agent. And also monitor the condition of many pipes, which are placed in the most “dirty” places.

The Sollers Atlant model line is represented by semi-cover vehicles with a gross weight of 2.5 to 4.2 tons. You can choose from various types of vans, a 15-seater bus and special purpose vehicles. The range of power sources includes only diesel engines with a displacement of 1.9 liters (139 hp) and 2.7 liters (150 hp). We’ll take a closer look at the latter, as it will be the most popular.

This 4-cylinder, 16-valve in-line engine has a timing chain drive, a common rail fuel system and urea injection. Our drivers do not like this solution, because the solution is afraid of frost. And urea smells really bad, it’s poisonous and you can’t buy it everywhere. Especially on the job. If we talk about the fuel system, then it has high pressure. This suggests that you should only refuel with high-quality fuel at proven gas stations.

Sales have not really started yet, but questions about the operation are already emerging. Only the first winter will provide answers.

Finally, one more interesting fact. Marketers have calculated that over a five-year horizon, the total cost of ownership of Argo will be ₽ 14.88 / km, and Atlanta – ₽ 16.91 / km. At the same time, the Ford Transit cost 16.07 ₽/km. It turns out that the “American” is slightly more profitable. However, now the cost of spare parts and maintenance comes to the fore, and there may be nuances. So let’s wish the manufacturer good luck and see how buyers will accept the new “Chinese” with a Russian residence permit.

Photo: “AutoVzglyad”
Photo: “AutoVzglyad”

The factory workers have rich experience in locating a wide variety of “foreign” comtrans in Russia. In 2006, Isuzu trucks appeared, in 2008 the FIAT Ducato line, and since 2011, various modifications of the Ford Transit rolled off the assembly line. The reasons why the foreigners left have long been known, so we will not focus on them. Management had no choice but to look at China. And he helped. JAC Sunray vans and N25 trucks came from China. They are now assembled under the Sollers brand to harm the American “bourgeois”.

JAC N25, also known as Sollers Argo, is designed for urban transport. The gross vehicle weight is from 2.5 to 3.5 tons. It can be a manufactured goods or isothermal van, as well as an on-board platform with a canopy. Cabin – both familiar and double.

The range of engines is quite wide. You can choose a 2 liter “diesel” with a capacity of 130 liters. Of. or a gasoline unit of the same volume with an efficiency of 147 forces. A 147 hp electric car is even promised in the future, but that is another story.

Both “hearts” are in-line, 4-cylinder, corresponding to the Euro-5 environmental class. The heavy fuel engine has a timing chain drive, a common rail fuel system and an EGR valve. The “gasoline” has a belt and an MPI injection system. There are no surprises. The units are known, they know how to maintain and repair. In addition, top executives said that spare parts are regularly sent to dealers. So there shouldn’t be any problems.

Equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, immobilizer, cruise control, ABS, stability control system, rear parking sensors and air conditioning. Not bad for a compact van. And the driver’s workplace is clearly arranged.

As I continued the inspection I looked down and noticed a small rust on the frame. It seems that the paint was damaged during the add-on installation. It’s not good anymore. So, immediately after buying a truck, the steel “cam” must be treated with anti-corrosion agent. And also monitor the condition of many pipes, which are placed in the most “dirty” places.

The Sollers Atlant model line is represented by semi-cover vehicles with a gross weight of 2.5 to 4.2 tons. You can choose from various types of vans, a 15-seater bus and special purpose vehicles. The range of power sources includes only diesel engines with a displacement of 1.9 liters (139 hp) and 2.7 liters (150 hp). We’ll take a closer look at the latter, as it will be the most popular.

This 4-cylinder, 16-valve in-line engine has a timing chain drive, a common rail fuel system and urea injection. Our drivers do not like this solution, because the solution is afraid of frost. And urea smells really bad, it’s poisonous and you can’t buy it everywhere. Especially on the track. If we talk about the fuel system, then it has high pressure. This suggests that you should only refuel with high-quality fuel at proven gas stations.

Sales have not really started yet, but questions about the operation are already emerging. Only the first winter will provide answers.

Finally, one more interesting fact. Marketers have calculated that over a five-year horizon, the total cost of ownership of Argo will be ₽ 14.88 / km, and Atlanta – ₽ 16.91 / km. At the same time, the Ford Transit cost 16.07 ₽/km. It turns out that the “American” is somewhat more profitable. However, now the cost of spare parts and maintenance comes to the fore, and there may be nuances. So let’s wish the manufacturer good luck and see how buyers will accept the new “Chinese” with a Russian residence permit.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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