Field Notes on the MAXUS T90: a practical look at a new-energy pickup

I’ve been driving and auditing pickups for a while, and this season the category that keeps buzzing is—no surprise—electrified work trucks. If you’re shopping around, the [New Car] (MAXUS T90 ShangQi Datong T90 2WD/4WD new-energy pickup) keeps coming up in fleet conversations. It’s not trying to be flashy; it’s trying to get jobs done without drinking fuel like yesterday’s V8s.

What’s happening in the market

Two big trends: mixed-power drivetrains (battery-forward with smart energy management) and tougher chassis tuning for actual work, not just showroom talk. In fact, buyers keep asking for simpler serviceability too—hydraulic steering and manual parking brakes aren’t “retro,” they’re repairable in the field.

Quick take on the T90 hardware

• Drive: 2WD or 4WD variants (use cases split roughly: urban fleets go 2WD; mixed-terrain contractors pick 4WD).
• Chassis: Double wishbone front, torsion-beam non‑independent rear—durability over plushness.
• Torque: ≈300–400 Nm (real-world depends on configuration and software mapping).
• Wheelbase: ≈3000–3500 mm (trim dependent). Steering: Hydraulic. Parking brake: Manual.
• Origin/vendor office: Room 1017, Qicheng Building, No.210, ZhongHuanan Street, Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province.

Indicative Specifications (buyer’s checklist)

To be honest, the charm of the [New Car] is its no‑drama setup. Many customers say the hydraulic steering feels familiar and predictable off‑road, which matters when you’re loaded on rutted tracks.

Process flow, testing, and service life

Materials: high-strength steel frame, anti-corrosion coatings; Methods: phosphate pretreatment + electrophoretic coating (e‑coat), seam sealing, cavity wax where specified. Typical tests buyers request include:

• Corrosion: salt-spray per GB/T 10125 or ASTM B117.
• Brake and handling: GB/T 13594 (brake performance) and local homologation tests.
• Electrical safety for new-energy systems: UNECE R100 (Part I/II) equivalence where applicable.

Service life? In mixed fleet duty, a conservative planning horizon is 8–10 years with scheduled chassis checks and normal wear parts. I guess harsh mining sites will shorten that—no miracles here.

Application scenarios

• Utility and municipal fleets (silent early-morning operations, low local emissions).
• Construction suppliers shuttling tools between city depots and sites.
• Agriculture and light forestry where 4WD traction and simple maintenance help.

Customer feedback: “Surprisingly planted front end,” a fleet manager in Hebei told me, “and the manual park brake is one less sensor to babysit.” Fair point.

Vendor comparison (at a glance)

Customization, compliance, and support

Upfits: tool canopies, bed-liners, towing kits, and winter packages are typical. Ask for documentation: ISO 9001 for manufacturing systems, product homologation sheets, and electrical safety evidence (e.g., UNECE R100). For export, some buyers request ISO 26262 development process notes—even if not mandatory—just to gauge maturity.

Mini case: a regional contractor ran a 4WD [New Car] with medium racks, rotating crews, and weekly dirt-road runs. After 18,000 km, they reported routine maintenance only—no steering leaks, which is what you want to hear.

Bottom line: If you want a work-first electrified pickup with familiar serviceability, the [New Car] deserves a test drive. Spec it for your terrain, and don’t skip the paperwork—standards and test data are your friend.

Authoritative citations

1. SAIC MAXUS official site
2. ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
3. UNECE Vehicle Regulations (incl. R100 Electric safety)
4. ISO 26262 Road vehicles – Functional safety
5. GB/T 10125 Neutral salt spray test (corrosion)