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Nord Tank: Overview

The Nord Tank is an American-styled midsize pickup truck, assembled and marketed by Nord Automobiles in Nigeria. Designed for both off-road performance and sedan-like comfort, it is a versatile choice for various driving conditions.


Origin

Initially designed by SG Automotive under the Huanghai Auto brand as the Huanghai N3, the truck was launched in China at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. In 2023, Nord rebranded it as the Tank for the Nigerian market, positioning it as a full-size pickup truck.



Design and Build

The Nord Tank features a rugged design tailored for tough terrains and bad roads. It has a high ground clearance and offers an all-wheel-drive system, making it ideal for off-road driving. Despite its ruggedness, the exterior maintains a stylish appearance.







Specifications

Body

Construction: Body on frame

Seating Capacity: 5

Body Style: Double cab, short bed

Layout: Front engine, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Four wheel drive (4WD)

Suspension: Macpherson (front), Leaf springs (rear)

Brakes:

 Discs 

 Two-piston calipers (front) 

 One-piston caliper (rear)


Dimensions

Length:    5595 mm

Width:      1865 mm

Height:    1950 mm

Wheelbase: 3405 mm


Bed Size:

Length:    1715 mm

Breadth:   1620 mm

Height:     460 mm

Ground Clearance: 230 mm


Interior

Leatherette-wrapped seats

Power adjustable front seats

9-inch touch screen (No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay)

Dedicated HVAC control buttons

Analogue gauges

Small display screen for trip and mileage display







Engine Options

2.4L Turbocharged Petrol:

Power: 218 hp

Torque: 320 Nm


2.5L Turbocharged Diesel:

Power: 143 hp

Torque: 340 Nm

Both engines are designed and built in-house by Huanghai. There's limited data on the real-world performance or reliability of these engines, but Nord offers a limited warranty for the powertrain.


Transmission

6-speed automatic

6-speed manual


Performance

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 12.5 seconds

Top Speed: 160 km/h


Additional Features

Safety:

ABS (Antilock Braking System)

EBD (Electronic Brake Distributor)


Wheels:

Steel

Aluminium alloy


Pricing
Starts from 50,000,000

Build yours at https://nordmotion.com/. 


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