Wuling Hongguang V

Wuling Hongguang V
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Production2015–present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact van
Body style5-door van
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive

The Wuling Hongguang V or previously Wuling Rongguang V is a compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced since 2015 by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Despite being part of the Wuling Hongguang product series, the Wuling Hongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged ones from the regular Wuling Hongguang MPVs.

First generation

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Wuling Hongguang V
Overview
Also calledWuling Rongguang V
Production2015–2019
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Chronology
SuccessorWuling Hongguang S
Wuling Hongguang V II

The Wuling Hongguang V was launched previously in January 2015,[1] and later was renamed to Wuling Rongguang V to be sold under the Wuling Rongguang series with prices ranging from 39,800 yuan to 49,800 yuan.[2] Different from the regular Wuling Hongguang, the Wuling Hongguang V or Wuling Rongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged doors.

Second generation

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Wuling Hongguang V
Overview
Also calledChevrolet N400 (Latin America)
Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico)
Production2019–present
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,425 mm (174.2 in)
Width1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Montana (Mexico)

The second generation Wuling Hongguang V updated the front fascia to a design that's similar to the later revealed second generation Wuling Hongguang (Wuling Hongguang II). The second generation model was sold from 41,800 yuan to 55,800 yuan.[3]

In late March 2021, Chevrolet introduced the N400 van as the Tornado Van in Mexico as a replacement for the Tornado coupé utility, which was discontinued one year prior.[4] It went on sale on 2 August 2021.[5] Being only offered in the LS trim, it is powered by a 1.5 litre engine.

References

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  1. ^ "1.2L/1.5L动力 五菱宏光V于1月9日上市".
  2. ^ "上汽通用五菱-五菱荣光V".
  3. ^ "售4.58-5.08万元 五菱宏光V正式上市".
  4. ^ Centeno, Deivis (29 March 2021). "GM Announces New Chevrolet Tornado Van For Mexico". GM Authority.
  5. ^ Ponce, Esaú (2 August 2021). "Chevrolet Tornado Van 2022 llega a México, una nueva camioneta accesible y lista para el trabajo". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2 August 2021.
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