Quality Crowned, Strength Stands Out: MAXUS Interstellar X Tops the 2026 China Automotive Product Quality Performance Study Pickup Quality Ranking

In the pickup field, reliable quality is an important yardstick for testing a product's overall strength. Recently, the results of the 2026 China Automotive Product Quality Performance Study (AQR) were officially released. With outstanding market quality performance, MAXUS Interstellar X captured first place in quality performance in the pickup category, using hardcore product strength to prove the quality benchmark strength of high-end passenger pickups.

Interstellar X wins first place in pickup quality performance in the 2026 China Automotive Product Quality Performance Study (AQR)

This quality study is a highly authoritative quality assessment result in China. Based on massive real-user samples, it covers multiple dimensions including physical faults, perceived experience, and durability and reliability; the 2026 study further upgraded driving assistance evaluations such as NOA and APA, and added a Net Promoter word-of-mouth matrix, making it especially valuable as a reference for pickup models that frequently head into the mountains and face complex road conditions. Outdoor off-road and long-distance travel enthusiasts often face the test of vehicle wear caused by complex road conditions. This recognition from the ranking is strong evidence of the solid quality and outstanding reliability of Interstellar X as "the industry's only ultra-comfortable intelligent off-road pickup."

Interstellar X

Across the entire chain from R&D to manufacturing, Interstellar X always follows strict standards. For diverse usage scenarios such as cross-country off-roading, the vehicle has completed multi-scenario, high-intensity durability verification. Relying on the industry-first Star Bridge architecture with a ladder-frame load-bearing body, it achieves a rigid connection between chassis and body through 15 pairs of rigid connection points. Paired with an integrated fused rear bed, it greatly improves overall vehicle strength and torsional rigidity, and the moose test reaches 75 km/h, the best level in its class. As the only Chinese pickup to obtain dual five-star ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP in Europe and Australia, its adult occupant protection earned the highest score in the pickup category, setting a new safety benchmark in the pickup segment. Its robust hardware strength effectively resolves the industry pain point of frequent failures under high-intensity operation.

Interstellar X True Passenger Edition

For off-road and diverse mobility groups, Interstellar X balances hardcore off-road capability with a comfortable driving experience, adapting to rich lifestyle scenarios such as cross-country exploration, trailer camping, and fishing trips. It is powered by a SAIC πPlus 2.5T diesel engine + ZF 8AT transmission, with maximum power of 165 kW, peak torque of 520 N·m, 0–60 km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds, 3.5-ton towing capability, and can easily conquer a 100% (45-degree) devil slope. With Super Select 4WD, three differential locks, and the pickup industry's first front and rear double-wishbone independent suspension, the vehicle can calmly handle complex road conditions such as shell craters and rocks; the 75 km/h moose test delivers handling stability close to that of a sedan. The vehicle is equipped with an evolvable intelligent cockpit and L2-level intelligent driving assistance, 910 mm second-row legroom along with seat ventilation and massage configurations, breaking the inherent limitation of hardcore pickups that "emphasize performance over comfort," balancing off-road performance and passenger-vehicle quality.

Interstellar X Fishing Vehicle

From securing dual five-star safety certifications in Europe and Australia to winning first place in the pickup category in this quality study, MAXUS Pickup has always adhered to the quality pursuit of a "global pickup expert." Relying on the Star Stack super full-stack off-road platform technology foundation, MAXUS will continue to improve its pickup product matrix and refine better products and services, and use hardcore comprehensive strength to help Chinese pickups outperform the world.