For a long time, the Wuling brand has given people the impression that "what the people need, Wuling will make", a very down-to-earth car brand. Recently, SAIC-GM-Wuling once again brought a highly anticipated new model - Wuling Starlight S. The interior and exterior pictures of the new car have been unveiled, as a new SUV positioned in a large family space, Wuling Xingguang S provides plug-in hybrid and pure electric power blessings, the new car will be unveiled on July 2, and is expected to be launched in August.
At present, the mainstream view is that the starting price of the car is less than 100,000 yuan. Some media said that dealers expect the price of Starlight S to be similar to Starlight. If the starting price is set at 88,800 yuan like Starlight, or slightly higher than Starlight, it is still quite competitive.
What are the highlights of Wuling Starlight S?
In terms of appearance, Wuling Xingguang S adopts the popular design style of new energy vehicles, with a closed grille at the top and a trapezoidal air intake design with plug-in hybrid power below. The split headlights and segmented LED daytime running lights stand out for a striking and recognizable look.
From the side, the body lines are simple and sleek, with the roof profile sliding slightly backwards from the B-pillar, and the floating roof and chrome trim are decorated with a nice stylish and sporty look. The new window line is also blessed with chrome trim strips, which further add to the sophistication of the new car.
The rear styling is also young and fashionable, with taillights echoing the headlights, and the bottom surround is wrapped in a large area of black, which lowers the visual center of gravity of the rear. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the Wuling Xingguang S body is 4745*1890*1680mm, the wheelbase is as long as 2800mm, and the 5-seat layout is adopted.
Judging from the latest official pictures of the interior, the overall simple home style, the interior pays more attention to the creation of materials, showing the design concept of "concise and warm". The new car adopts a wrap-around cockpit design, and two wireless charging devices are provided under the large central control screen, which is in line with the current consumer habits.
In terms of power, judging from the information revealed by the official, the new car has the same origin as Wuling Starlight, from the D platform of Tianyu architecture, and is also equipped with the two core technologies of Wuling's "Lingxi Power" and "Shenlian Battery", which have support points for energy consumption and safety.
The new car will be offered with dual power for consumers to choose from, and the plug-in hybrid version will be powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 78 kilowatts. The all-electric version is expected to have a maximum power of 150 kW and is equipped with a front-mounted single-motor layout.
Analysis of future market prospects
According to the latest data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the sales of new energy vehicles in mainland China reached 3.895 million from January to May this year, with a market share of 33.9%.
With the advantage of high quality and low price, Wuling brand new energy vehicles have a good degree of attention in the automobile market, and the product quality is also remarkable, which not only dispels consumers' doubts about buying cars, but also makes consumers full of expectations for Wuling's new energy products in the future.
The launch of Wuling Xingguang S is an important part of the Wuling brand in the process of new energy. The main competitors of the new car are new energy SUVs such as the BYD Song Pro, Geely Galaxy L7, and Changan Qiyuan Q05, but the actual launch price should be lower than that of the competition, so as to form a price advantage.
After the Wuling Starlight was launched, it became a popular family car. The launch of Wuling Starlight S will further enrich the product matrix of the Wuling Starlight family, cover the new energy car and SUV markets, further enhance the competitiveness of the Wuling brand in the field of new energy, and enhance the brand influence.
summary
Judging from the positioning of Wuling Xingguang S, product information and future price prediction, Wuling Xingguang S still adheres to the cost-effective advantages of the Wuling brand, although it will be slightly insufficient in terms of brand power, but for consumers who pursue to spend a little money to do big things, Wuling Xingguang S's large space and cost-effective advantages can still impress people's hearts, and the production capacity of the Wuling brand is also relatively abundant, and it may become a hot-selling new energy SUV after listing.