Wuling Dragon
| Wuling Dragon (Wuling Xingwang) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile |
| Also called | Wuling LZW 1010, 1020, 6320, 6330, 6332, 6360, 6430 Wuling Xingwang Wuling 6358NVF |
| Production | 1990–2009 |
| Model years | 1990–2010 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microvan Kei truck |
| Body style | Van Pickup truck |
| Related | Mitsubishi Minicab |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 797 ccF8AI4 843 ccCDI3 970 ccLJ462Q3E2I4 993 ccCBI3 1,051 ccLJ465Q3-1I4 1,061 cc4G82I4 |
| Transmission | 4 speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) (microvan) 2,010 mm (79.1 in) (single-cab) 2,370 mm (93.3 in) (double-cab) |
| Length | 3,500 mm (137.8 in) |
| Width | 1,445 mm (56.9 in) |
| Height | 1,895 mm (74.6 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | LiuzhouWuling LZ110 |
| Successor | Wuling Sunshine |
TheWuling Dragonwas a series ofcabovermicrovansandkei trucksmade bySAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile,theChinesejoint venture withGeneral Motorsof theUnited States of America.The Dragon is the successor of the earlier LiuzhouWuling LZ110,which was based on the 1977-1984Mitsubishi Minicab.
History
[edit]Production began around 1990 after an agreement was signed with Mitsubishi to produce the 1984-1991Mitsubishi Minicabunder license, as the Liuzhou WulingLZW 6320/6430(bus/van versions) andLZW 1010(pickup trucks). In 1998 the car received a facelift and became theLZW6330/6332.A seven passenger minivan called theLZW6360was added in 2003.[1]
The engines used were originally a Daihatsu 843 cc three-cylinder and Mitsubishi's 1,061 cc4G82four-cylinder (all Chinese built).[2]Since at least 1998 the engines used are 0.8-, 1.0-, and 1.1-litre versions of the oldSuzuki F8A/F10Ainline fours with 35, 43, and 48 PS (26, 32, and 35 kW) respectively.[3]More recently the 1.1 has been dropped and the power of the smaller engines are increased to 39 and 47 PS (29 and 35 kW).[1]Other engines have also been fitted, such as Daihatsu's 993 cc three-cylinder.
The Dragon is popular as it is of the right size for China's densely populated areas and it is cheaper than most import vehicles into China. The long wheelbase double cab pickup (LZW 1010SD/PSN,[2]more recently LZW 1020PSLNE3) developed by Wuling sits on a longer (237 cm or 93 in) wheelbase and is of 417 cm (164 in) overall length,[4]considerably longer than the 332 cm (131 in) of the microvan version.[3]
References
[edit]- ^abWorld of Cars 2006·2007.Warsaw, Poland: Media Connection Sp. z o.o. 2006. p. 239.
- ^abSchaefers, Martin."Japanese Kei Minivans".Far East Auto Literature.Retrieved2010-12-02.
- ^abvan Damme, Stéphane."Wuling Dragon (LZW6330,LZW6360)".Histomobile.com.Retrieved2010-12-02.
- ^"Wuling Double Cab Pickup (Extended)".SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile (SGMW).Retrieved2010-12-02.