On June 6, the 212 Off-road Vehicle Khara-Tar Rally Finale Celebration was successfully held in Qingdao. The event venue was full of stars, with famous sports host Han Qiaosheng and professional racer Han Wei personally attending. 212 manufacturer team, user team drivers, and the technical logistics team that provided protection throughout the journey were all present. Everyone gathered to relive the passionate journey of the 212 team galloping across the desert and Gobi in this year's Khara-Tar Rally, putting a perfect period to this extreme off-road journey.
The just-concluded 2026 China Khara-Tar International Rally covered a total distance of up to 7,500 kilometers. Complex and changeable road conditions and severe environmental tests challenged every participating vehicle and driver. The 212 team that departed this time stood out remarkably. Participating vehicles basically remained in their original factory production state, facing a group of 3.0T models directly with 2.0T power, completing a cross-level challenge of strength. In multiple key stages from SS10 to SS13, the team successively achieved excellent results with two championships and one runner-up. Finally, 212 became the only brand in the T2.1 Production Group manufacturer team to achieve 100% completion for all members, and secured the runner-up position for the manufacturer team in this group, using hardcore strength to confirm the off-road foundation of production models.
The main model T01 participating this time did not undergo heavy race modifications; original factory configuration was sufficient to cope with the extreme field. The vehicle is equipped with a mature power combination of a 2.0T engine and ZF 8AT transmission. Low-end torque performance is outstanding. Whether climbing steep slopes in the Gobi or moving with a full load trailer, power performance is not inferior to large displacement models. Equipped with BorgWarner heavy-duty transfer case, low and high-speed gear shifting is smooth. After activating 4L mode, torque can be amplified 2.64 times. Power distribution is flexible and reasonable, output is stable during long-distance crossing, and failure rate is extremely low.
The body and chassis were also carefully refined. The body-on-frame body paired with front and rear solid axle structures keeps the body stable facing severe bumps on off-road surfaces, bomb pits, and other complex road conditions, and torsion resistance is outstanding when carrying heavy loads during crossing. The chassis was specially tuned for Khara-Tar extreme road conditions; original state can easily adapt to various outdoor complex terrains. The whole vehicle uses galvanized steel plates. Even encountering Gobi gravel scraping, it is not easy to rust. At the same time, the vehicle reinforced roof load-bearing capacity, overall performance improved by 16%. Combined with cage body, 540° panoramic image, emergency rescue call and other configurations, from structure to function, it comprehensively guards the safety of passengers and drivers.
Beyond excellent performance on the field, 212 is also committed to allowing ordinary owners to embrace off-road fun. At the celebration venue, the brand officially announced that the exclusive Khara-Tar modification kit will soon go online in the official mall. The kit includes practical accessories such as chassis armor, beadlock wheels, off-road tires, and recovery rescue equipment, allowing civilian version models to also unlock stronger off-road performance. He Zhaopeng, General Manager of 212 Off-road Vehicle Marketing Company, stated that the brand hopes to continue popularizing off-road culture and let more people rush towards the distance and love in their hearts.
Looking to the future, 212's off-road event map is still continuously expanding. The Kara Rally, Malaysia Sabah International Rainforest Rally, Alxa T3 Challenge, and 2027 Khara-Tar Rally and other domestic and international top events have all been included in the brand plan, insisting on using events to force product technology upgrades. At the same time, the 2027 Khara-Tar User Driver Recruitment Plan has officially launched. The brand will also work with Han Wei to build the Champion Off-road Training Academy, providing professional training and competition channels for a wide range of off-road enthusiasts.
From professional field testing of products, to supporting services empowering users, to building an all-people participation off-road platform, 212 has always remained true to its original intention. Every 212 off-road vehicle carries the off-road dreams of countless owners, and the brand will continue to move forward, letting every person who loves off-road be able to rush towards their own "Khara-Tar Dream".
