10 Terms You Must Know About Pickup Trucks! Beginner's Guide

Pickup trucks are very popular in North America and have a sizable share. In China, the restrictions on pickup trucks are gradually being opened. Many well-known manufacturers have already deployed or released new pickup trucks. The pickup truck market will usher in a new round of growth.

So many people, as traditional car owners or SUV owners, may not know much about pickup trucks. So it is necessary for you to learn some terminology to help you choose the right pickup truck.

Bed Length

Most pickups offer different sizes of "bed," which are boxes behind the passenger compartment. Typically, trucks come in two or three sizes. Drivers who want to carry bulky items often opt for a longer cargo hold. Those who buy a truck for a less practical purpose generally prefer a smaller cargo space because it generally makes the truck easier to maneuver.

Hitch

The hitch is where you attach the items you want to tow to the back of the truck. Towing faulty vehicles, cargo, and RVs all need to faint this towing device. Of course, you should note that according to local laws and regulations, there will be some restrictions on trailers. For example, in China, you need to obtain a C6 driver's license related to trailers.

Crew Cab

The crew cab pickup has four full-size doors. This differs from extended-cab pickups, which typically have two full-size doors and one or two smaller doors that provide access behind the front seats.

Double Cab

Double cab is the name some brands have named for their crew cab pickups, which feature four full-size doors.

Extended Cab 

Extended-cab pickups have two full-size doors, as well as one or two smaller doors. Of course in some special models or older models, there are two full-size doors, but they still have rear seats.

Payload

Payload is related to transportation. Basically, this number tells you how much weight your cab and bed can carry in total.

There is no doubt that you cannot exceed the payload capacity as he will speed up your parts to last and damage your pickup and risk being punished by breaking local laws.

Flareside

A flareside pickup, also called a step-side pickup, has wheel arches that look like they’re flared on the outside of the bed.

The pickup truck has a side panel next to the cargo compartment, designed to make it look better visually, and can be pedaled for easy loading or unloading. But he has one obvious downside: it reduces the size of the bed.

Weight class

The weight class is basically how big your pickup truck is. Typically, trucks are categorized into half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton categories. Half-ton trucks are light pickups, three-quarter ton are medium pickups, and one ton is heavy pickup.

He's important, and your needs basically dictate which pickup you should choose.

Towing Capacity

Towing capacity is the maximum amount a pickup truck can tow. Usually measured in pounds\kg, towing capacity may vary depending on whether the trailer has its own brakes.

2WD、4WD、AWD

These acronyms refer to the capabilities your new truck has. 2WD means it's powered by only two wheels (usually the rear of the truck), while 4WD and AWD means it's powered by all four wheels at a given time.

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