UPDATE: More pics of the Malaysian-spec Plutus added
If you were at Matrade yesterday to witness the Asia Klasika 2012 and drop by our oto.my booth, you might have seen this strange pick-up truck, which my eye caught as I was about to leave the place. Looking very much like the previous-gen Chevrolet Colorado that wasn’t sold here, say hello to the Huanghai Plutus.
The Huanghai brand belongs to Liaoning Shuguang Automotive Group, which is based in the northeast Chinese city of Dandong, Liaoning Province. The Plutus is brought in by China Auto Manufacturers (CAM), a member of the Sendok Group from Klang.
The double-cab Plutus is available in 4X4 and 4X2 forms, and is powered by an Isuzu-derived 4JB1T 2,771 cc diesel engine. This eight-valve turbo engine makes 100 hp and 230 Nm of torque at 2,200 rpm. No auto option, so the sole transmission choice is a five-speed manual.
Standard kit includes ABS, EBD, driver’s airbag, MP3/CD player, fog lamps, power windows, electric wing mirrors and reverse sensor. The Plutus is priced at RM61,923.60 for the 4X2 and RM70,923.60 for the 4X4, OTR without insurance. The warranty is quite underwhelming though, at just two years or 60,000 km.
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A 2.8 putting out these type of meager power and torque is a joke.
huanghai putus…bloddy hell, such fugly truck ;p
A cheap workhorse for construction sites and plantations. If I am in those businesses I will seriously look into buying this truck. Plenty of savings too.
Savings ? You’re joking. It may be cheap to buy, but perhaps not cheap to run. I’d expect this Plutus would fall to pieces within the first few weeks, if not days. I have never heard of a ”reliable Chinese car” before. Seriously, get a 1980s or 90s Hilux. Cheaper, and miles better. If you’ve ever heard of Top Gear, you would know why it’s the world’s best selling truck, period.
I have. own one. go to china and do your homework before putting your prejudiced views out here for everyone to read.
En pieman,kamu sudah memiliki 1,pakai smpai sekarang ok x?
I think a 2nd hand pickup truck of any other brand than this would be a better deal.
add up 12k and u can get Dmax 2.5 4X2..
100hp for a 2.5tonne truck and use for construction site and plantations?
You driving the car alone would most probably stress the car’s engine, let alone carrying everyone and/or some business stuff.
My bad, kerb weight roughly 1.8tonnes and not 2.5.
Still heavy and not matched with the power output though…
Lol, check out the steering design! Proton airbag version circa late 90s. :D
It actually makes Proton + Perodua cars look good.
Today no interesting news yet.
This is so sad man… weird name oso… Plutus, menyembur air liur menyebutnyer… :P
nasib baik bukan “putus” :)
for this price i’ll go for Triton lite turbo
only 102hp? LOL…. that’s a ridiculous low power output. Isuzu must have sold them a 20 yr old engine for a profit.
Wow, just when I was starting to build some respect for Chinese cars… this rubbish comes along. China still hasn’t changed, it seems. This truck is a carbon copy of the American Chevrolet Colorado, which isn’t exactly great either. Whoever buys this in Malaysia must be mentally challenged, as there are other, better options available. Even a second-hand 1980s Hilux is WAYYY better than this junk.
00s Chevrolet truck copy(ugly),makes-proton-interesting spec….. And sorry I don’t want to be asked twice what car I drive…..
….what car you drive?….
Huanghai Plutus…..
….what platypus ?
Plutus…..
….what?…… [conversation goes on for hours]
If I absolutely need a Chinese cheap pickup truck ,GWM wingle…
I’d buy one….if my life didn’t depend on it.
Umang hai…
Pfft, looks like a Chevrolet Silverado. Another crap from china.
Are they going to open dealerships and service centres for this truck? Who do they think is going to buy it? Seriously, why would anyone buy this vehicle?
“The warranty is quite underwhelming though, at just two years or 60,000 km.” …that says it all about the reliability of this truck.
Looks like one of those paper trucks that got burned at the cemetery.
This is a very good deal!
2 year/100000KM warranty sounds pretty descend for the small amount of money you’re forking out.
It will definitely sell in Msia!
1st generation is “Plutus”
2nd generation is “Kloyak”
3rd generation is “Plecah”
for that price ! i rather buy hilux 3 old triton 4wd than buy these spartancuscus !
4th generation is berkecai..
I really liked how their Brochure/ Spec Sheet said “Gear” …I makes it sound like other cars come in no gear and they had to advertise as a Key Feature :D
only 100hp ….???????
The name is gonna be stuff for jokes
This is an up country axle maker that buys a basic body from a down country specialty house (Foday) and embellishes it with a nose that looks like Chev.
It’s a seller in the DPRK.
For its price it is not the best finish. After 133000kms fresh as a whistle. With regards to power ,I’m content! Certainly not a Veyron. 14kms/litre. Longest load bin in its class!
I want it in the US