At the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show, SAIC-GM-Wuling brought a new Wuling Starlight co-created version of the model, the new car is built by the electric and intelligent architecture Tianyu architecture D platform exposed by Wuling some time ago, including PHEV and EV versions, the Starlight PHEV price is 79,800-102,800 yuan, and the Starlight EV price is 99,800-109,800 yuan, providing pure electric range of 410km and 510km two options.
In terms of products, compared with the old model, the 24 Starlight PHEV is mainly changed in the exterior details, and the visual effect of the vehicle is still dominated by the style of science and technology sports, but a new rear bumper design is adopted at the tail, and the turn signals have also been lengthened, and the visual effect is more coordinated and dynamic. In addition, a 150 km long range standard version has been added, which is more entry-level than the original 150 long range version.
As for the all-new Starlight EV, it is still the familiar Starlight PHEV shape, with the front face replaced with a closed front that matches its pure electric identity, and the split headlights are adopted, and the daytime running lights are arranged in a progressive manner, with a narrow and chic shape, which increases the recognition. In order to minimize the impact of wind resistance on battery life, Starlight EV integrates 17 wind resistance optimization schemes to achieve a low drag coefficient of 0.228, and the visual effect is also more sporty.
In addition, let's take a look at what the two cars have in common. The interior part, the Starlight PHEV version and the Starlight EV are basically the same, the entry model is given a seat wrapped in soft package material, the front center console is mainly T-shaped, and equipped with a flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel that realizes the mainstream, a 15.6-inch floating central control screen, a built-in Ling OS, and even a mobile phone APP to remotely control the vehicle, the human-computer interaction experience is very intelligent and convenient.
It is worth mentioning that the new Wuling Starlight family also gave the Lingmu intelligent driving system this time, providing many easy-to-use intelligent assisted driving functions. For example, the novice-friendly traffic sign recognition system will automatically remind the driver after speeding to avoid careless deductions, or the AEB automatic emergency braking system, which is now very concerned by consumers, will automatically identify obstacles such as bicycles, pedestrians, and cars across and on both sides, which can effectively prevent traffic accidents such as "ghost probes".
In terms of size, the new Starlight Co-creation Edition still maintains the level of leapfrogging, 100,000 level positioning of it as a super A-class, directly to the size parameters of the B-class car, length, width and height are: 4835/1860/1515mm, wheelbase is 2800mm, and Wuling space has always been excellent, so its ride space is more spacious than the slightly smaller Qin PLUS, the rear floor is flat, and the trunk also has a deep and long and flat storage space. So even if a family of five travels by car, generally speaking, the new Wuling Starlight will not feel crowded.
In terms of new upgrades, the 24 Starlight PHEVs are still equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5L self-priming engine + motor, but the motor is upgraded to a five-in-one high-efficiency motor, which is smaller in weight and volume, but the total power of the motor reaches 150kW, and the top speed is also increased to 185km/h, which means that it has the extreme speed response of low-speed electric drive, and the speed in the middle and rear sections is also more vigorous, and it is easy to change lanes and overtake. The Starlight EV is equipped with a high-efficiency three-in-one flat wire motor, with a total power of 150kW and a total torque of 310Nm, which takes only 7.3 seconds to propel the vehicle from 0 to 100km/h.
As a pure electric vehicle, the Starlight EV has a maximum CLTC pure electric range of 510km, which is similar to that of the Qin PLUS EV maintains the same level, but it is equipped with 2C fast charging that the other party does not have, which achieves a significant increase in charging speed, which is twice as fast as the same price model with 1C battery cells, and whether it is a 250A fast charging pile or a 350A liquid-cooled fast charging pile, Starlight EV can eat full power, only 15 minutes can supplement 200km of battery life, and roll 2C fast charging to 100,000 levels, so that long-distance travel can save time and effort, and alleviate energy replenishment anxiety. In addition, the new Shenlian battery not only replenishes energy quickly, but also has good safety, the MUST integrated structure gives the battery high strength, and the "top technology" effectively prevents the battery from short circuit, fire and other accidents.
Epilogue:
On the whole, the current 100,000-level new energy car "new volume king", the new Wuling Starlight co-creation version is none other than the new Wuling Starlight co-creation version, which is very good to grasp the current consumer car needs, with high appearance, large space, mainstream configuration at the same time, it also provides PHEV, EV version of two kinds of power, the latter is the only 2C fast charging core in the same level, effectively improving the efficiency of energy replenishment, coupled with a very powerful price, it is the first choice of new energy cars for the people. It is believed that in the near future, the cumulative sales of Wuling Starlight will be doubled from more than 52,000 vehicles now.