This is the first hybrid model from the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture, dubbed the Xingchen and now officially on sale in the Chinese market from 99,800 Yuan (US$ 14,459). Powering the Wuling Xingchen is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works alongside an electric motor with 134 hp. While the company hasn’t announced combined horsepower and torque figures, it says the SUV can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The SUV is also very frugal on fuel. In fact, Wuling notes that it consumes 4.6 liters per 100 km (51.1 US mpg) in urban environments and 5.7 lt/100 km (41.2 US mpg) over the combined cycle.
The exterior design of the Xingchen is
quite eye-catching and uses the car manufacturer’s ‘wing-moving aesthetics’ design
language. The front is characterized by an upright grille finished in black and
connected to a pair of angular, rectangle headlights. Separate fog lights are
also featured on the SUV, as is a black lower front bumper and silver skid
plate.
Spin around to the rear and you will
notice the triangular taillights that are connected with a piece of gloss black
trim. Car News China notes that the Xingchen measures 4,954 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, and 1,750 mm tall, complete
with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
The interior is loaded with features that
customers will appreciate. For example, there is an 8-inch digital instrument
cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, and a flat-bottom steering wheel.
Over-the-air updates are also available through Wuling’s ‘Ling OS’ operating
system. Those in the second row can enjoy seats with backrests that tilt back
by 14 degrees, while a panoramic sunroof can be optioned for some added
opulence.
