FAW 270D10

To keep costs in check, the FAW 270D10 has got a very simple and basic interior with very limited amenities on board. The cabin is finished in dull grey, which makes it look a bit drab.

However, the cabin feels thoughtfully designed in terms of ergonomics on offer. The driver’s seat of this truck is adjustable as per the height of the driver, which is a welcoming thing to have onboard a truck. The rest of the cabin is pretty basic, with the FAW 270D10 not getting basic functions like an air conditioner or a music system on the dashboard. However, the few cleverly designed storage spaces as well as the driver information systems in the instrument console do make its cabin feel a bit practical.

The FAW 270D10 has good size and large dimensions which surely manage to give it a good road presence. In addition to it, despite having the conventional boxy design for the large cabin it has, there are still many distinctive design elements that give it a persona of its own.

At the front, the FAW 270D10 gets a large front windscreen which has angular edges at the bottom and three intermittent wipers to substantially wipe off it. Above the front windshield, the FAW 270D10 gets a grey finished metallic panel which has been placed in a protruding manner to add in some protection to the front windshield. Below the front windscreen, there is a black colored rounded panel on which the wipers are mounted and has curved edges on its sides.

The front apron of the FAW 270D10 has been styled decently, with a rectangular grille sitting in the middle getting the majority of the coverage area. The grille, which is finished in black, gets a single horizontal slat in between and a grey colored rectangular panel placed above it to make it look not so basic.

The large FAW logo sits in the middle of the grille, thus giving it an imposing front look. The side extensions of this front fascia of the FAW 270D10 get L-shaped panels which emerge slightly out of the panel. The front bumper of the FAW 270D10 looks quite simple and plain and houses large rectangular headlamps with grilles over them, which add in giving some protection to the headlamps.

The side profile of the cabin of the FAW 270D10 looks quite wide in actual, with the large side window having a tapering up window line towards the rear. This window is divided into two panels, which aid in giving an airier feel to the cabin on the inside. The grey colored molding above the front wheel, as well as frame-mounted rearview mirrors, complete the look of the FAW 270D10 from the sides.

The large-sized FAW 270D10 is quite easy to ride, thanks to the presence of power steering making its directional moves very convenient. The truck gets leaf springs on both ends, which are rigid enough to withstand heavy loads with ease.

The FAW 270D10 sources its power from a 9.8-litre WP 10 series engine from the Chinese automaker, which is a heavy-duty diesel engine known for good torque throughout the driving range. This engine is able to produce a maximum power output of 264 PS, while the peak torque is rated at humongous 1100 Nm. The FAW 270D10 has its maximum top speed rated at 98 kmph.

The basic FAW 270D10 gets only a lockable day cabin as well as height-adjustable seat belts as the only safety features onboard.

For its size and segment, the FAW 270D10 is a relatively less known name amidst a well-heeled competition. However, with its distinctive styling as well as robust mechanicals, the FAW 270D10 is a decent option among all the midsize heavy-duty trucks.