The Wuling Hongguang S3 (Chinese: 五菱宏光S3) is a compact SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling, the joint venture of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co and GM China under the Wuling Hongguang product series.[2]

Wuling Hongguang S3
Wuling Hongguang S3
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Production2017–present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
[1]
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed semi-automatic (clutch-less manual)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4,655 mm (183.3 in)
Width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Curb weight1,395–1,538 kg (3,075–3,391 lb)

Overview edit

The Wuling Hongguang S3 was unveiled during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in China. It is powered by a 112 hp (84 kW; 114 PS) 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine or a 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, with each engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. As the first SUV of the Wuling brand, it seats seven in a 2-2-3 configuration.[3]

The S3 was aimed at the low end of the market with prices ranging from 56,800 to 81,800 yuan ($9,012 – 12,778).[2]

 
Wuling Hongguang S3 (rear)

See also edit

  • Wuling Hongguang S1, the compact MPV that shares the same platform positioned slightly below the Wuling Hongguang S3

References edit

  1. ^ "上汽通用五菱-五菱宏光S3".
  2. ^ a b Joey Wang (7 November 2017). "Wuling Hongguang S3 SUV Launched On The Chinese Car Market". Car News China.
  3. ^ Tycho de Feijter (24 April 2017). "Wuling Goes SUV With The New Hongguang S3". Car News China.

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