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Huanghai Plutus
The Huanghai Plutus (大柴神) is a pickup truck produced and sold by Chinese automobile manufacturer SG Automotive under the Huanghai Auto brand since 2007. The first generation sold from 2007 to 2012 was a compact pickup truck, while the second generation model sold from 2012 has grown to the midsize pickup segment. The second generation model shares the platform with the Huanghai Landscape F1 SUV. First generation
No automatic transmission was available for the Huanghai Plutus and the sole transmission option is a five-speed manual.
A variant called the Huanghai Steed (Aojun, 傲骏) is also available featuring a restyled front fascia.
MarketsMalaysiaThe standard Huanghai Plutus model in Malaysia includes ABS, EBD, driver’s airbag, MP3/CD player, fog lamps, power windows, electric wing mirrors and reverse sensor. The first generation Plutus is priced at RM61,923.60 for the 4X2 and RM70,923.60 for the 4X4 model. The warranty is at just two years or 60,000 km.[2] VietnamThe PMC Premio Max is the Huanghai Plutus Classic sold in Vietnam with different badging. The truck was assembled in Vietnam by Mekong Auto, a joint venture between the Unification Church and North Korea.[3] Uruguay and BrazilThe Huanghai Plutus was also sold as the Effa Plutus by Effa Motors in Uruguay and Brazil.[4] Styling controversiesStyling of the pre-facelift first generation Huanghai Plutus has been controversial as the exterior design is heavily resembling the first generation Chevrolet Colorado. The post-facelift first generation model has a revised front end that resembles the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado instead.[5] Second generation
 The second generation Huanghai Plutus (大柴神) is essentially the pickup version of the Huanghai Landscape F1 SUV, sharing the same platform and same front fascia design. It was launched in May 2012.[7] PowertrainThe second generation Plutus is available with a 2.4 liter gasoline engine and a 3.2 liter turbo diesel engine. The 3.2 liter inline-4 turbo diesel engine is supplied by FAW Dachai and produces a maximum power of 107 hp（79 kW）at 3200rpm and a maximum torque of 245N·m at 2000rpm.[8] Styling controversyBecause the second generation Huanghai Plutus is based on the Landscape F1, its styling has been controversial as the exterior cab design is heavily resembling the first generation Kia Sorento, with the lower front bumper inserts resembling those found on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.[8] References
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