The Wuling Hongguang V or previously Wuling Rongguang V is a compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced since 2015 by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Despite being part of the Wuling Hongguang product series, the Wuling Hongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged ones from the regular Wuling Hongguang MPVs.
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact van |
| Body style | 5-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
First generation
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Wuling Rongguang V |
| Production | 2015–2019 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,415 mm (173.8 in) |
| Width | 1,665 mm (65.6 in) |
| Height | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Wuling Hongguang S Wuling Hongguang V II |
The Wuling Hongguang V was launched previously in January 2015,[1] and later was renamed to Wuling Rongguang V to be sold under the Wuling Rongguang series with prices ranging from 39,800 yuan to 49,800 yuan.[2] Different from the regular Wuling Hongguang, the Wuling Hongguang V or Wuling Rongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged doors.
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Wuling Hongguang V rear
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Second generation
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chevrolet N400 (Latin America) Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4,425 mm (174.2 in) |
| Width | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Height | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Montana (Mexico) |
The second generation Wuling Hongguang V updated the front fascia to a design that's similar to the later revealed second generation Wuling Hongguang (Wuling Hongguang II). The second generation model was sold from 41,800 yuan to 55,800 yuan.[3]
In late March 2021, Chevrolet introduced the N400 van as the Tornado Van in Mexico as a replacement for the Tornado coupé utility, which was discontinued one year prior.[4] It went on sale on 2 August 2021.[5] Being only offered in the LS trim, it is powered by a 1.5 litre engine.
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Wuling Hongguang V II front -
Wuling Hongguang V II rear -
2021 Chevrolet N400 Max (Chile)
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References
edit- ^ "1.2L/1.5L动力 五菱宏光V于1月9日上市".
- ^ "上汽通用五菱-五菱荣光V".
- ^ "售4.58-5.08万元 五菱宏光V正式上市".
- ^ Centeno, Deivis (29 March 2021). "GM Announces New Chevrolet Tornado Van For Mexico". GM Authority.
- ^ Ponce, Esaú (2 August 2021). "Chevrolet Tornado Van 2022 llega a México, una nueva camioneta accesible y lista para el trabajo". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2 August 2021.
External links
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- Official website
- Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico) (rebranded Wuling Hongguang V)
