How a Medium-Sized Pickup Truck Saves Fuel and Space

Medium-size pickup design is rewriting the rules for city work and weekend life. It threads tight streets, slips into spots big rigs can't, and hauls real payloads without wasting fuel. The edge isn't only size - it's how the truck is engineered, geared, and equipped. It's how power meets efficiency on every trip, and how smart packaging turns centimeters into capacity. So what actually works in the real world, and which features matter most when costs climb? At Zhengzhou Nissan, we built the RICH7 around those answers: it moves people and cargo through crowded cities, fits standard parking spaces, and keeps operating costs in check - without asking you to compromise on strength, comfort, or safety.

Why A Medium-Sized Pickup Truck Works Better In Tight, Costly Cities

Urban work is a game of centimeters and seconds. A large truck burns extra fuel each time it stops, turns, or hunts for a place to park. The RICH7 takes a different approach. Its compact footprint - 5,287x1,850x1,832 mm (LxWxH) - keeps the body nimble, while the bed stays genuinely useful at 1,510x1,562x475 mm. You carry tools, pallets, and weekend gear without paying a "size tax" every time you maneuver.

Efficiency is built into the format and the hardware. In mixed daily use, the 2WD gasoline model delivers an integrated 7.3 L/100 km, and the 4WD diesel posts 7.7 L/100 km. For fleets and small businesses, that difference shows up directly in the monthly ledger. Less time refueling. Fewer complaints about tight loading bays. More jobs completed per shift. This is the sweet spot between a tiny van's thrift and a heavy truck's muscle - precisely where a Medium-sized pickup truck should live.

The Engineering That Sips, Not Guzzles

The RICH7 powertrains are tuned for real work - pulling away smoothly with a load, cruising at a steady clip, and keeping noise low so drivers stay fresh.

•  Diesel (M9T): 122 kW rated power and 420 N·m max torque. It belongs to the Renault-Nissan Alliance's top light-diesel family with more than one million units in Europe, a strong marker of durability and consistency.

•  Gasoline (4K31): 168 kW rated power and 360 N·m max torque. As an Alliance engine, the 4K31 is known for stable, reliable quality in daily duty.

Shifting is equally refined. Choose a Manual 6MT (Toyota Aisin technology) for precise engagement and low shift-lever vibration, or select the German ZF 8AT for seamless, responsive gear changes that keep the engine in its efficient band. Both options support calm, predictable throttle inputs - another quiet way a Medium-sized pickup truck saves fuel over the course of a long day.

✅  Hardware That Turns Every Drop Into Distance

Advanced combustion and friction-reduction features help the RICH7 go farther on the same liter:

•  7-hole fuel injector + 2000-bar ultra-high-pressure injection for fine atomization and complete burn.

•  Diamond-like (DLC) coating on pistons and sleeves, cutting sliding friction by 15%.

•  Assembled camshaft and high-strength alloy components across the engine, trimming over 30 kg versus similar designs to improve response and reduce energy losses.

The outcome is simple: the RICH7 pulls like a bigger truck, but behaves at the pump like a smaller one - ideal for a fuel-efficient pickup for urban deliveries.

Space Where It Matters

A Medium-sized pickup truck should save space twice: on the street and inside the vehicle. The RICH7 bed's square shape makes mounting toolboxes and racks straightforward, while the cabin favors clarity and low fatigue. Drivers stay focused, and gear stays organized.

✅  Infotainment & Connectivity

•  Large 10-inch or 12-inch touchscreens bring Bluetooth, intelligent voice control, and vehicle health checks together with popular audio apps (Himalaya, Kuwo Music).

•  HiCar and Carlife keep navigation and calls effortless.

•  AVM panoramic imaging simplifies tight-spot parking and protects corners and bumpers.

✅  Convenience & Control

•  Keyless entry and one-button start speed up every stop.

•  Electronic handbrake with auto-hold manages hills smoothly.

•  Cruise control lowers fatigue on longer routes.

•  "Follow-me-home" headlights and a window power-off delay add thoughtful end-of-day touches.

•  A humanized lighting switch keeps nighttime operation intuitive.

✅  Safety Systems

•  Body stabilization, tire pressure monitoring, and driver/passenger airbags build a layered safety net for changing road and site conditions.

✅  Quick Specs At A Glance

•  Body Size: 5,287x1,850x1,832 mm

•  Cargo Box: 1,510x1,562x475 mm

•  Fuel Use: 7.3 L/100 km (2WD gasoline) | 7.7 L/100 km (4WD diesel)

•  Outputs: Up to 168 kW power | Up to 420 N·m torque

•  Transmissions: Aisin 6MT or ZF 8AT

❓  What This Means For Your Operation

If your team spends the day threading through loading docks, visiting client sites, and hopping across town, a Medium-sized pickup truck like the RICH7 keeps momentum high and waste low. Less time turning and parking. Fewer liters burned moving empty mass. More control when the schedule tightens. That is how a space-saving work truck for small businesses turns engineering into profit.

Closing Words

Ready to trim fuel bills and reclaim space without giving up capability? Talk to Zhengzhou Nissan about the RICH7 Medium-sized pickup truck. We can match configurations to your routes, payloads, and budget. Contact us today to book a demo or request a detailed TCO analysis for your fleet.