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Climber S and Ruixing S completed the Inner Mongolia test, opening a new chapter in lightweight off-road!

news2024-12-10 11:41:43

This year, Amodiro launched two highly anticipated lightweight off-road RVs for the first time - Climber S and Sharp Walker S. With the ultimate lightweight concept, they challenge the weight limit of traditional off-road RVs and have attracted the attention and expectations of many off-road enthusiasts since their release. In order to fully test the performance and use of these two models, we also set foot on the land of Inner Mongolia, crossed the Yinshan Gorge, and went deep into the uninhabited area to complete the first vehicle test.

 


 

Since ancient times, Yinshan Mountain has been the border between nomadic peoples and agricultural civilizations, witnessing countless migrations, wars and cultural exchanges. Nomadic peoples such as the Xiongnu once relied on the natural barrier of the Yinshan Mountains to herd horses and sheep here, and engaged in a protracted confrontation and exchange with the Central Plains Dynasty. Its complex and changeable terrain, diverse climate, steep slopes, rugged rocky roads, and crisscrossing gullies of varying depths make it a dream place for explorers and off-road enthusiasts. However, crossing this land is not easy, and it is a severe test for any vehicle. Especially when entering those uninhabited areas where few people go, it is even more necessary to have strong off-road performance and reliable survival guarantee capabilities.

 


 

Weight, as the most critical metric in off-road vehicles, directly impacts safety, fuel consumption, hill-climbing capabilities, and other aspects. As one of the protagonists in this test, Climber S shines with its ultimate lightweight design. The cabin adopts a full carbon fiber, no-skeleton, hot-pressed sandwich structure, utilizing the best dry carbon process for molding under high temperature and pressure. This allows the entire vehicle to virtually eliminate metal skeletons, with even the internal support frame of the floor made of carbon fiber. This design not only significantly reduces the vehicle's weight but also eliminates the issue of metal heat conduction, markedly enhancing thermal insulation performance. During the development process, the team adhered to a meticulous approach, reducing weight kilogram by kilogram, and even being precise to the hundredth gram, leaving no detail unexamined for potential weight reduction. Not only were new ultra-lightweight materials applied to the interior, but even the water tank was upgraded to titanium alloy.

 


 

Thanks to its lightweight design, the Climber S showed amazing adaptability and passability in this test. Its inline 4-cylinder 5.2-liter diesel turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 231 horsepower and a maximum torque of 900 Nm. Such strong power output provides a solid foundation for its off-road performance. When facing complex off-road conditions, its minimum ground clearance reaches 485 mm, allowing the vehicle to easily cross various obstacles such as raised stones and tree roots, effectively avoiding scratches between the chassis and the ground, and ensuring the normal passage of the vehicle.

 


 

The 44-degree approach angle, 34-degree departure angle, and 41-degree longitudinal breakover angle give the Climber S more room for maneuver and better passability when climbing and descending. On roads covered with gravels and gullies, the Climber S can also perform with ease thanks to its lightweight body and excellent suspension system.

 


 

The Swift Traveler S also takes ultimate lightweight design as its core competitiveness, adopting the same material selection and application as the Climber S. However, in terms of the chassis, the Swift Traveler S fundamentally addresses the issue of weight. It employs the Ford 350 chassis, which is significantly lighter in curb weight compared to the previous Ford 550. This change has allowed for extremely effective control over the vehicle's overall weight. During off-road driving, the vehicle's flexibility and fuel economy are both notably improved. Although it shares the same 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine paired with a 10-speed Ford transmission as the Swift Traveler, the Swift Traveler S boasts a powerful output of up to 430 horsepower. The combination of greater horsepower and lighter body weight elevates the Swift Traveler S's sportiness and handling to a new level.

 


 

Another highlight of the Ruixing S is that it has a rear differential lock, which becomes more prominent when the vehicle enters a complex sandy road in four-wheel drive mode. With the intervention of the rear differential lock, it ensures that the wheels with adhesion can continue to obtain power, allowing the vehicle to easily get out of the sand. This powerful self-extrication ability allows the Ruixing S to move in the sand as if it were flat ground, greatly enhancing the driver's confidence.

 


 

When passing through an intersecting axle, the Swift Traveler S's chassis demonstrates impressive adaptability. The vehicle's body can quickly adjust its posture, and the torque relief effect in the cabin is also significant. There is no noticeable swaying or rolling, ensuring the vehicle's stability, safety, and comfort within the cabin under extreme road conditions.

 


 

After several days of rigorous testing in Inner Mongolia, the Ruixinger S and Climber S have won unanimous praise from the testers on site for their excellent comprehensive performance, and also proved the great value of the ultimate lightweight design in the field of off-road RVs. It not only satisfies the desire of off-road enthusiasts for extreme challenges, but also provides a comfortable, safe and convenient mobile living space for long-distance travelers. Especially after entering the real no-man's land, when the communication signal completely disappears and the supply line is interrupted, these two off-road RVs become the only support for the team members. Their spacious and comfortable living space, complete living facilities and ample storage area provide solid logistical support for the entire journey.

 


 


 


 

The success of the Inner Mongolia test has set a new benchmark for the off-road RV industry, leading the future of off-road RVs to develop in the direction of lightweight and high performance. I believe that in the near future, lightweight off-road RVs represented by the Climber S and the Ruixing S will become the mainstream of off-road travel, opening a new era of off-road RVs.