General Motors and its partners SAIC Motor
and Liuzhou Wuling Motors (SAIC-GM-Wuling) have great ambitions for the Wuling
brand that go beyond China’s borders. Back in April this year, slides from an
internal presentation leaked online, revealing Wuling’s initial three-model
lineup for global markets. The first will be the Cetus crossover/MPV scheduled
to launch later this year, followed in 2021 by the Ursa seven-seat SUV
previewed by the striking Hong Guang X Concept. There’s also a third model
called Sirius which is a sports car bound for 2022.
Now, Wuling has also announced a midsize
MPV called Victory, which will wear the brand’s new global silver badge, just like
the aforementioned models. Does that mean the Wuling Victory will also be a
global model? Most likely, but there’s no official confirmation on that yet.
What we do know is how the Victory looks
like on the inside, as Wuling has revealed highlights of the minivan’s interior
and safety features. One of the images also gives us an uncensored look at the
exterior, which looks less sporty than in the teaser CGIs but good enough for a
people mover. The interior appears modern and comfortable, with the dashboard
featuring a multilayer design dominated by the large “floating”
ultra-high-definition LCD touchscreen and digital instrument panel. The Wuling
Victory also features a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel and electronic
shifter.
According to the Chinese automaker, the
Victory features flexible curved surfaces and environmentally friendly
materials. The beige cabin features highly ergonomic seats with soft leather
fabric that “conform to the physiological curvature of the shoulders, back and
waist, reducing fatigue on longer trips.”
The new MPV also features the largest
panoramic sunroof in the segment, measuring 1,365 mm by 870 mm. It is also equipped with a PM2.5 air filter and negative ion generator
which are said to “block dust, viruses and bacteria to create a healthy
interior environment with an N95 protection level.” Additionally, the cabin is
a quiet environment thanks to the extensive use of sound-proofing materials and
4-millimeter double-layer soundproof glass.
When it comes to safety, the Wuling
Victory has a high-strength body structure made of 31% aviation-grade
ultra-high-strength steel and 63% high-strength steel. Safety technologies
include Bosch’s 9.3 Electronic Stability Program, full-speed adaptive cruise
control with stop-and-go, and automatic emergency braking. Six front and side
curtain airbags as well as four wide-angle exterior cameras and six radars are
also provided.