Wuling Rongguang

The Wuling Rongguang is a five-door, five- to eight-seater Microvan made by SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile), a Chinese joint venture of SAIC with Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co. and the American automotive company General Motors.

Wuling Rongguang
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also calledChevrolet N300
Chevrolet Move (Egypt)
Wuling EV50 (electric panel van)
BAW Xiaohema (rebadged electric panel van)
Production2008–present
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Pickup truck
Body style5-door, 5- to 8-seater minivan
2- to 5-seaterPickup truck
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L LAQ I4
1.5 L I4
Transmission5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,490 mm (176.8 in) (2017–present)
4,135 mm (162.8 in) (2014–2016)
4,105 mm (161.6 in)–4,490 mm (176.8 in) (2012–2013)
3,995 mm (157.3 in)–4,105 mm (161.6 in) (2011)
4,415 mm (173.8 in) (Rongguang V)
Width1,615 mm (63.6 in) (2012–2013, 2017–present)
1,660 mm (65.4 in) (2014–2016)
1,620 mm (63.8 in) (2011)
1,685 mm (66.3 in) (Rongguang V)
Height1,900 mm (74.8 in) (2011–2013, 2017–present)
1,870 mm (73.6 in) (2014–2016)
1,850 mm (72.8 in) (Rongguang V)

Overview

The Wuling Rongguang was originally introduced during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.[1]

The Wuling Rongguang has engine options including a 1.2 liter inline-four engine producing 82 hp or a 1.5 liter inline-four engine producing 107hp. Both engine options are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.[2]

  • The front view of a Wuling Rongguang.
  • The rear view of a Wuling Rongguang.
  • The front view of a Wuling Rongguang facelift.
  • The rear view of a Wuling Rongguang facelift.

Wuling Rongguang Extended Version

The Wuling Rongguang Extended Version is an extended version of the regular Wuling Rongguang, with wheelbase extended to 3050mm and 4490mm. With dimensions: 4490mm/1615mm/1900mm

  • The front view of a Wuling Rongguang S.
  • The rear view of a Wuling Rongguang S.

Wuling Rongguang single and crew cab

Wuling Rongguang single and crew cab are pickup versions of the regular Wuling Rongguang. SAIC-GM-Wuling launched the updated facelift version of the Wuling Rongguang pickup in July 2018. The Wuling Rongguang pickup is powered by a choice of 1.5 liter or 1.8 liter engines, with prices ranging between 45,800 yuan and 52,800 yuan.[3]

  • Wuling Rongguang standard & crew cab variants

Wuling EV50

The Wuling EV50 is the electric panel van variant of the Wuling Rongguang Extended Version created for the logistics industry. The Wuling EV50 that is available with a 60 kW motor and two batteries options. The higher trim is available with a 43,2 kWh battery that weighs 332 kg and has an energy density of 130,12 Wh/kg that is capable of a 300 km (186 miles) range. The lower trim is available with a 41,86 kWh kWh battery that weighs 308 kg and has an energy density of 135,91 Wh/kg that is capable of a 245 km (152 miles) range. Wuling claims that the LFP battery packs will last for at least 2 million kilometers and the starting price for the Wuling EV50 is 108,000 yuan (13,596 euros).[4]


  • Wuling EV50
  • rear

BAW Xiaohema

The BAW Xiaohema (北京牌 小河马) is the rebadged version of the Wuling EV50 produced by BAW. The Xiaohema or Little Hippo is codenamed BAW5030XXY6Z541BEV and is produced in Hebei. The exterior body is shared with the Wuling EV50 and the top speed is 90km/h.[5]


Wuling Rongguang S

The Wuling Rongguang S is a facelift version of the regular Wuling Rongguang, and later replaced the regular Wuling Rongguang in its market place. It features a fully redesigned body. With dimensions: 4135mm/1660mm/1870mm.

  • Rongguang S
  • Rongguang S Extended cab, front view
  • Rongguang S Extended cab, rear view


Wuling Rongguang V

A largely different vehicle which has a body style closer to a compact MPV. The Wuling Rongguang V is actually a rebadged Wuling Hongguang V.

  • The Wuling Hongguang V which later rebadged into the Wuling Rongguang V.

Chevrolet N300

The Chevrolet N300 is a rebadged Wuling Rongguang for sale in emerging markets such as Ecuador and others around the world except for Africa. The rebadged Wuling Rongguang Pickup Truck was a result of GM's joint venture with China's Wuling Motors. The partnership forms under the Shanghai-GM-Wuling joint. The Chevrolet N300 was positioned above the Chevrolet N200, a rebadged Wuling Hongtu in a few other markets. According to GM International Operations Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales Mark Barnes, “The Chevrolet N300s are robust vehicles well suited for challenging off-road driving and the weather conditions faced by users in emerging markets.” [6]

  • A Chevrolet N300.

References
  1. "SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Wuling Rong Guang S Minivan". GM Press Room. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  2. "Wuling Rongguang specs". Autohome. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  3. "SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Wuling Rong Guang Mini Pickup". GM Press Room. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  4. "Wuling EV50 and BYD V3 electric vans". pushevs.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  5. "北京小河马". 360che. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  6. "Showroom". K B Auto Pte Ltd. Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
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