The Wuling Midsize Sedan Wuling Starlight PHEV model has already been launched before. The EV version is scheduled to be launched at the Beijing Motor Show on April 25.
The body size of the all-electric model is the same as that of the plug-in hybrid model. The length, width and height of the body are 4835/1860/1515mm. The wheelbase is 2800 mm. The wheelbase is at the median level in its class. It's not small, but it's not a big advantage.
The exterior adopts the aesthetic concept of Star Wings. The front of the Wuling Starlight EV incorporates design elements common to electric cars. The closed front face and split headlights are on. However, there is no plug-in hybrid version of the through-light strip. The whole front face is still pretty good. The hood has L-shaped daytime running lights. There are large high and low beams on both sides, with black trim connections. There is also a through-line trim strip underneath to bring out the layering. The front of the car is not particularly thick, but it makes an imposing appearance.
The front face of the EV version of the Wuling Starlight and the PHEV version are quite different. The front face of the EV version looks clean and premium. The PHEV version is equipped with two frameless grilles on the top and bottom, which will be more aggressive. Which of these two front faces do you prefer?
From the side, the pure electric version and the plug-in hybrid version are the same. The curved surface of the door is quite nice, making it a little muscular. Semi-concealed handles. Personally, I don't think this design would be better. The wheels are available in 17-inch and 18-inch versions. It is designed with low wind resistance, and there are star lines.
The design of the tail is the same as that of the plug-in hybrid version. There are continuous taillights, and there are exaggerated black surrounds. It looks quite eye-catching. Whether you like it or not depends on your personal aesthetics.
The interior design also maintains the same set as the plug-in hybrid version. The center console is a wrap-around design. There is a flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel, as well as a floating screen. The instrument panel is a stepped design with a bright lacquer trim. It doesn't look complicated, but there is a certain sense of layering.
The gear shift mechanism does not have the pocket gear that is common in pure electric models, but uses a knob-type design. There's nothing wrong with that, and the knobs look pretty advanced. It's easy to use and saves space. The buttons used to control the air conditioner are also retained. The number of keys is not too large, and it is well hidden.
The central touch screen is available in 10.1-inch and 15.6-inch sizes. The specific functions have not yet flowed out, but you can see built-in apps such as iQiyi and QQ Music.
In terms of power, the Wuling Starlight EV will use a 136-horsepower single motor with a peak power of 100kW. The battery is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery. There are two types of cruising range: 410 km and 510 km.
The midsize sedan market is a segment dominated by joint venture brands. It can be seen in the list of car emperors that among the 10 best-selling medium-sized sedans in March, there is only one independent brand of Hongqi H5. There are not many 100,000-level models like Wuling Starlight in this segment. Those who can break through are even smaller.
The Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid model was launched in December last year, with a guide price of 88,800-105,800 yuan. Consistent positioning of Wuling National Car. As a brand-new model, the plug-in hybrid version of Wuling Starlight has not become a hit. But the market performance is still okay. Sales in March were close to 6,000 units, which is a hot market today. It's also a splash.
In terms of the exterior and interior of this car, the performance of the new all-electric model is not expected to be bad. Of course, pricing is key. I think this car can mainly attract some, the budget is not particularly large. I want to buy a pure electric model, but I hope to have a little more space to pull in a family of friends. Dear friends, what do you think is the price of Wuling Starlight EV to make a large number of friends?