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Dadi Shuttle 2.3 (130 Hp)
Overall Rating
Dadi Shuttle:
Dadi Auto was a pickup truck and heavy-duty truck manufacturing company headquartered in Baoding, China. Formerly a military automobile maker, Baoding Dadi assembled their first civil pickup in 1988. Their product line-up mirrored that of Great Wall Motor and Zhongxing. The company claimed a production capacity of 50,000 units per year, but this figure may conflate engines and whole vehicles. The company later stopped manufacturing passenger cars and focused on the commercial vehicle market. In November 2011, Chinese conglomerate CHTC acquired Dadi and reincorporated it as Hengtian Dadi Automobile Co. , Ltd. on October 16, 2012....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Shuttle Overview:
Dadi Shuttle (Shuttle). With 190 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1730 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Dadi Shuttle generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP, which is common for many Chinese vehicles from this production era. This lack of independent safety assessment raises concerns regarding its crashworthiness and occupant protection compared to contemporary models from established brands.
2.3 (130 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers modest performance for its size and weight, suitable for basic utility and light off-roading rather than spirited driving. The 130 Hp engine struggles to provide brisk acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is notably high at 12 l/100 km combined, making it an expensive vehicle to run given its power output and the era's standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price (new)
- • Decent off-road capability with 4x4 drive
- • Spacious interior for passengers and cargo
- • Robust, utilitarian design
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for its power output
- • Modest and unrefined engine performance
- • Lack of official safety ratings (Euro NCAP)
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • Potential long-term reliability concerns
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dadi |
| Model: | Shuttle |
| Generation: | Shuttle |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 55.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 190 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 2351 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 109.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1730 |
| Max. weight: | 2450 |
| Max load: | 720 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4870 mm mm |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm |
| Height: | 1780 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Tires size | 225/75 R15 |
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