Wuling Hongtu

Wuling Hongtu
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called	Wuling LZW 6381 Wuling Journey Wuling Sunshine (Singapore) Wuling N200 Chevrolet N200
Production	2007–2012
Designer	James C. Shyr (2010; exterior; 2011; interior)
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	5-door, 5- to 8-seaterminivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.1 LLXAI4 1.2 LLAQI4
Transmission	5 speedmanual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	3,860 mm (152.0 in)
Width	1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Height	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Combo

TheWuling Hongtuis a five-door, five- to eight-seaterMicrovanmade by SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile), aChinesejoint venture ofSAICwithLiuzhou Wuling Motors Coand theAmericanautomotive companyGeneral Motors.Unlike the company's earlierMitsubishi-based products, the Hongtu is an independent development. Codenamed LZW 6381B3, the Hongtu is also marketed as theWuling JourneyandSunshine(the cargo version - confusing, as there is another car called the Wuling Journey and Wuling Sunshine in other markets) inSingapore,andChevrolet N200(Latin America, North Africa, Middle East).

Specifications

Rear view of Hongtu

Wuling N200

The LZW 6381B3 Hongtu is equipped with Wuling's own B-series four cylinder engine of 1.2 litres displacement (engine code LAQ). Its 86 PS (63 kW) at 6,000 rpm is enough to propel the 1,095 kg (2,414 lb) car to 135 km/h (84 mph).The Singaporean market Sunshine and Journey receive the modelcode LZW 6381C3, the one-letter difference denoting its being equipped with the older 1.1-litre LJ465Q3-1 engine, which is based on the thirty-year-oldSuzuki F10A.With only 53 PS (39 kW) on tap, the Sunshine/Journey's top speed is barely over 105 km/h (65 mph).

Suspension is independent byMacPherson strutsin front, with eitherleaf springsorcoil springsin rear depending on the equipment level. Brakes are discs up front and drums in the rear, and only a five-speed manual transmission is available. Safety features such as airbags and ABS brakes are available at extra cost.

Sales in Latin America began in July 2008, as the car entered thePeruvianmarket under the name of Chevrolet N200. The N200 receives another grille and prominent Chevrolet badges. Since August 2009, the Chevrolet N200 is sold through GM's distribution network in markets in Latin America, Africa, and Arab countries.

Motorsports

The Journeyman at Autotest Round 4 held at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

A Wuling Journey in Singapore christened The Journeymanundertook multiple grassroots motorsports events around Singapore and Malaysia. The entrant to these events took the spectators by storm that a microvan could be on par with the other participants. A group of fans who labelled themselves as the Journeyfans will always show their support for the vehicle at events.