The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition opened on April 18, which becoming the first "auto show" in 2023. SAIC MAXUS brought its all-energy and all-field vehicle lineup to the Shanghai Auto Show. At the site, SAIC MAXUS's "large pure electric performance pickup" GST concept car, built according to the ALL³ ROADMAP new energy strategy, made its global debut.

[Press conference at SAIC MAXUS booth at Shanghai Auto Show]

SAIC MAXUS's new car - the "Large pure electric performance pickup" GST concept car firmly took center stage at the auto show. It adopts the "New electrified mecha" aesthetic design, pioneers China's first non-load-bearing pure electric chassis architecture, and applies technologies such as dual-track automatic parking and all-terrain automatic escape. It is an important model of SAIC MAXUS ALL³ ROADMAP new energy strategic planning.

[SAIC MAXUS GST concept car "large pure electric performance pickup" makes its global debut] 

Creating the first non-load-bearing pure electric chassis architecture in China, the GST concept pickup leads the new development trend of large pure electric performance pickups

Designed for the "Future lifestyle", the GST concept pickup truck takes "Interstellar Exploration" as its design theme, and displays the "New electrified mecha" design aesthetics on the exterior. Using the cutting and interweaving of basic geometric bodies, GST creates tough lines and creates moderate surface tension. The interior design of the entire vehicle is inspired by the space station, which meets the needs of pickup truck players for multi-dimensional space expansion, and creates a vehicle layout that conforms to the "BAUHAUS" pragmatism - no B-pillar double doors, electric steps, and 4-seat innovative layout, achieving "0 contact" entry and exit; the passenger seat can be rotated outward 45° to open the welcome mode, and can also be rotated backward 180° to become a high-end seat in seconds, reconstructing the interior space. The awesome appearance of the GST concept pickup truck refreshes the design of large pure electric pickup trucks to a new level, attracting a large number of car fans to take photos and check in.

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

Based on technology, SAIC MAXUS has been committed to technology research and development. This GST concept pickup truck is a future product that integrates the R&D resource advantages of SAIC Group and represents the latest technology of SAIC MAXUS. It has created the first non-load-bearing pure electric chassis architecture in China, and realized the application of four major technologies: "all-terrain intelligent chassis", "CTC battery", "four-motor distributed drive" and "Tri-dim fusion control". It can cope with off-road conditions and is also suitable for urban travel, opening a new era of pure electric performance pickup trucks.

As a pure electric pickup truck that pursues performance, the GST concept pickup truck adopts CTC architecture technology. The integral frame displayed on this car adopts "submarine-grade" ultra-high-strength steel and an ultra-large longitudinal beam section that is 14% higher than the same level. The torsional stiffness is 3 times that of the LAND CRUISER, reaching the carrying capacity of the aircraft carrier deck. With the extraordinary front and rear double independent suspension, it can effectively isolate the vibration and impact caused by the unevenness of the road surface during the vehicle's driving process. Moreover, coupled with multi-chamber air springs with multi-level adjustable stiffness, and a 400mm ultra-large suspension travel that leads the industry in terms of passability, even with a load of 3.5 tons, it can still travel freely on a rocky road with a height difference of more than 1m. The car is also equipped with an intelligent all-terrain system ATS, which provides users with 12 terrain modes for urban and off-road conditions, including economy, sports, mud, snow, sand, rock, wading, etc., which can be switched freely whether it is self-selected or intelligently recommended. The powerful all-terrain intelligent chassis blessing allows the GST concept pickup truck to go off-road freely.

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

The integration of battery and chassis is the main development direction of SAIC MAXUS's new energy technology. The GST concept pickup also uses a new semi-solid battery to allow heavy-duty pickups to easily achieve a 1,000km range. At the same time, the car also supports 11kW V2X external discharge function, and microwave ovens, electric ovens, coffee machines and other appliances can be used on off-road roads, so you can "camping" at any time. The GST concept pickup can also be very sporting. Its core power comes from a distributed electric drive system composed of 4 independent high-performance motors, which brings a super power of 1,000 horsepower, combined with a peak torque output of 14,000Nm, to achieve an acceleration of 100 kilometers in 3 seconds. In addition, the innovatively developed Tri-Dim control architecture can coordinate the vehicle's power output and posture control in the longitudinal, lateral and vertical directions: if the road ahead is blocked on the highway, it can make a U-turn on the spot; when driving on ice, it can maintain maximum grip with a response speed in microseconds; when encountering a "hairpin bend", it can make the turn as stable as being "sucked" to the road; even if a single-wheel tire blowout occurs at high speed, the body posture can be quickly stabilized to ensure that the vehicle continues to drive smoothly... The GST concept pickup covers all scenarios of safe off-road travel experience.

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

The GST concept pickup is also empowered by smart technology, with dual-track parking, all-terrain automatic escape, and all-round protection for human and vehicle safety. In order to solve the problem of difficult parking for pickup users in towing scenarios, the GST concept pickup is equipped with a "dual-track" automatic parking system, using wireless cameras to truly make the rear blind spot "visible". Combined with cutting-edge sign detection and segmentation algorithms, it accurately identifies the azimuth changes of the trailer, allowing the two track lines of the GST concept pickup and the trailer to achieve "precise follow-up". At the same time, as the best off-road partner, the GST concept pickup also provides an all-terrain automatic escape function. The laser and camera sensors will automatically scan the surrounding terrain information, using semantic segmentation and ground grid methods to quickly establish a terrain feature model within 50 meters in front of the vehicle. The owner only needs to tap the large-screen terrain map to specify the target direction. Besides, the vehicle will automatically plan the driving route and automatically match the terrain to achieve automatic escape without the owner's intervention under complex road conditions. It is also worth mentioning that the car not only meets the global five-star safety protection standards, but also provides users with exclusive safety systems such as anti-rollover ultra-high-strength cage structure and surround-type airbag protection system, but also creates a three-layer information security protection mechanism for users on the cloud, communication and vehicle sides to protect user privacy and driving safety layer by layer.

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

It is precisely because of these technological breakthroughs that the GST concept pickup can accompany users to realize different car use scenarios. If you are a player who loves water sports, GST's unique flexible space design can break through the boundaries between the trunk and the passenger compartment, capable of loading a 7-foot surfboard, and can also bring a 100L ultra-large capacity fixed refrigerator. At the same time, GST also has the ability to be used as a platform next to the water surface. Its second row of seats can be rotated 180° and moved to the rear of the car through a long slide rail, so that users can easily enjoy their leisure time fishing. If you are an outdoor player who loves sharing, GST's drone function can not only easily control takeoff, follow-up shooting and return landing through voice, but also send signals to other mobile phones even in mountains without signals, truly achieving full-scene online, satisfying your mood to share at any time. The GST concept pickup will carry every player with dreams to the dream-chasing journey.

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

[SAIC MAXUS "Large Pure Electric Performance Pickup" GST Concept Car]

ALL³ ROADMAP strategic planning has achieved fruitful results

SAIC MAXUS launched a comprehensive research and development layout of new energy technology as early as 2011 when the company was established. In 2015, it proposed the ALL³ ROADMAP plan, took the lead in promoting the new energy strategic layout of "all energy, all fields, and all markets", and built a full energy system from pure electric, hybrid to hydrogen fuel cells. SAIC MAXUS has new energy models in every segment, and from China to overseas, it allows global users to enjoy the environmentally friendly travel experience of smart technology. SAIC MAXUS has become the "leader in the global new energy segment" and has won the brand honor of "the first choice of Chinese cars in developed countries around the world" with its strength. The GST concept pickup truck launched this time is based on the new energy strategic layout of SAIC MAXUS.

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Keeping pace with the times, SAIC MAXUS will continue to implement the ALL³ ROADMAP strategy, focus on the new energy track, and fully promote the development of China's new energy vehicle industry. In addition to the "large electric performance pickup" GST concept car that debuted this time, SAIC MAXUS will also focus on user needs, keep up with industry trends, and drive technological innovation to create differentiated and competitive products, bringing a better future travel life to global car users.

About MAXUS

SAIC MAXUS is a prominent automotive manufacturer in China, which is a subsidiary of the larger Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group), commonly known as SAIC Group. The company is committed to innovation, quality, and comprehensive services, earning recognition in both domestic and international markets for its vehicles that cater to a wide range of customer needs.