The Gonow Xinglang (星朗) or Gonow Starry is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle produced by China's Gonow Automobile, a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile.[2] Patent was applied and granted in November 2011 with the launch of the production version in 2013 as a 2014 model.[3][4]
| Gonow Xinglang | |
|---|---|
 Gonow Xinglang facelift | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAC |
| Also called | Gonow Starry[1] |
| Production | 2013—2016 |
| Model years | 2014—2016 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Multi Purpose Vehicle/Leisure activity vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | petrol 1.3 LI4 petrol 1.5 LI4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 107 in (2,730 mm) |
| Length | 173 in (4,405 mm) |
| Width | 67 in (1,705 mm) |
| Height | 72 in (1,835 mm) |
The van was initially known as the Gonow GA6440.[5]
History edit
The Xinglang made its debut on the Chinese market on August 20, 2013 with a ceremony attended by Gonow personnel, the press and other VIPs.[1] Its MSRP is about 52,800 yuan for all models except for the 1.5L Premium, which is sold for 79,800 yuan.[6]
Design edit
Engines available includes a 1.3L producing 99 hp and a 1.5L producing 113 hp, both mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The Gonow Xinglang is controversial in terms of styling because it heavily resembles the Nissan NV200 despite minor changes.
Gallery edit
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Pre-facelift (front) -
Pre-facelift (rear)
See also edit
- Chinese-made NV200 clones
- Refine M3 - Second Chinese-made NV200 clone in 2014.
- BYD M3 DM - Third Chinese-made NV200 clone in 2014.
- Original Japanese-made van
References edit
- ^ a b ""STARRY"——GAC GONOW COMPACT MPV LAUNCHING CEREMONY - Welcome GAC GONOW AUTO CO.,LTD". global.gacgonow.com.cn. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Gonow is doing the Nissan NV200 with new Xinglang MPV in China". 21 August 2013.
- ^ "Patent Applied: Guangzhou Auto Gonow van". 10 November 2011.
- ^ "广汽吉奥Ga6440原型车曝光 仿日产Nv200-搜狐汽车".
- ^ "Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Gonow GA6440 testing in China - CarNewsChina.com". April 2013.
- ^ "China Auto Web".
External links edit
- Gonow Xinglang website in English at the Wayback Machine (archived December 23, 2013)
- Gonow Starry website in English at the Wayback Machine (archived January 5, 2019)