The Wuling Starlight S (Chinese: 五菱星光S; pinyin: Wǔlíng Xingguang S) is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) under the Wuling brand since 2024. Available as a plug-in hybrid or as a battery electric vehicle, the design of the Starlight S was first introduced in April 2024. It went on sale in China in August 2024.
| Wuling Starlight S | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Model code | F710S |
| Production | August 2024 – present |
| Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Tianyu D architecture |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS) (PHEV, engine) 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (EV) |
| Transmission | E-CVT (PHEV) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery |
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| Range | 60–130 km (37–81 mi) (PHEV, CLTC) 510 km (317 mi) (EV, CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,745 mm (186.8 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,680–1,780 mm (66.1–70.1 in) |
Overview
editThe Starlight S was initially introduced as the Wuling Asta Plus in April 2024, borrowing its nameplate from the original Asta/Xingchen.[1] It was renamed shortly before its market release, during its debut in July 2024. It instead derived its nameplate from the related Wuling Starlight sedan.[2] It went on sale on 29 August 2024, offered in five trims in both PHEV (3 variants) and EV (2 variants).[3]
The Starlight S is styled with the design language called "Star Wing Aesthetics", and built on the new energy-focused Tianyu D architecture developed by SGMW. The company claimed that the model has 19 aerodynamic features to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.277 Cd.[3]
The interior is equipped with a 15.6-inch central screen, and an 8.8-inch instrument panel. Its operating system is supported by a built-in Ling OS, which supports over-the-air (OTA) updates, voice recognition, and mobile phone remote control.[3]
Powertrain
editThe plug-in hybrid variant of the Starlight S is powered by SGMW's Lingxi powertrain consisting of a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine and a front electric motor, coupled with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs branded as Shenlian battery. The maximum engine power is rated 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS). Available battery capacities are 9.5 kWh and 20.5 kWh, with an electric range of 60 km (37 mi) and 130 km (81 mi) (under CLTC standards), respectively, and a combined range of 1,100 km (684 mi). The battery electric variant is equipped with a 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) front electric motor, matched with a 60 kWh LFP battery pack.[2]
References
edit- ^ "五菱星辰PLUS官图发布，外观时尚，有插混版和纯电动版_易车". hao.yiche.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ a b Chen, Dong Yi (2024-07-11). "SGMW's Wuling Starlight S officially debuts in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ a b c Chen, Dong Yi (2024-08-29). "Wuling Starlight S launched at 14,000 USD, available in PHEV and EV". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.