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Wuling Sunshine
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile
Production2002–present
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body styleVan

TheWuling Sunshineis a five- to eight-seaterMicrovanmade by SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling), a Chinese joint venture ofSAICwithLiuzhou Wuling Motors Coand the U.S. carmakerGeneral Motors.

The first generation model was sold from 2002 and remains on sale till 2013, with a brief overlap with the second generation model which went on sale from 2012. The second generation model received a more upmarket variant called the Sunshine S and was launched in 2015.

First generation

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Wuling Sunshine I
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile
Also calledWuling LZW 6371-6376/6390 (LWB)/1027 (pickup)
Wuling Zhiguang
Wuling Light
Production2002-2013
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body styleMicrovan
Powertrain
Engine1.0LL2YI4
1.0LLJ465Q3I4
1.0LLJ465QR1E6I4
1.1LLJ465Q1AE6I4
1.1LLXAI4
1.2LLAQI4
1.2LLQAI4
Transmission5 speedmanual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500–2,750 mm (98.4–108.3 in)
Length3,730–3,990 mm (146.9–157.1 in)
Width1,510–2,750 mm (59.4–108.3 in)
Curb weight985–1,030 kg (2,172–2,271 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorWuling Dragon
SuccessorWuling Sunshine II

The first generation Wuling Sunshine was launched in 2002, and sold until 2013. In 2011, 943,000 examples of the Sunshine were made, which made it the third best selling vehicle in the world.[1][2]It was the best selling vehicle inChinain 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.[3]

A different model, known as theWuling Hongtuin China, is also sold as the "Wuling Sunshine" in Singapore.

Specifications

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The Wuling Sunshine is available with a range of petrol engines, with power outputs that vary from 34.7 to 63 kW (50-84 SAE HP), which consume between 6.8 and 7.8 L/100 km.[4]The engine is mid-mounted, and drives the rear wheels via a five speed manual gearbox.[4]Brakes are hydraulic, with discs in front and drums at the rear, and steering is of the rack and pinion type.[4]

The most basic version has two, rather than three rows of seats. Standard equipment on all versions is basic: air conditioning is optional, and windows are manually operated. Safety equipment is limited to seatbelts on the first two rows of seats.[5]

There is a long wheel base version of the Wuling Sunshine that is 3995mm long, with a wheelbase of 2750mm, and it has a dry weight between 1010 and 1030 kg.

  • A pre-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine
    A pre-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine
  • A pre-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine rear
    A pre-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine rear
  • A post-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine
    A post-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine
  • A post-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine rear
    A post-facelift version of the 6371 series Wuling Sunshine rear
  • Wuling Sunshine I second facelift front
    Wuling Sunshine I second facelift front
  • Wuling Sunshine I second facelift rear
    Wuling Sunshine I second facelift rear

Second generation

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Wuling Sunshine II
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile
Production2012–present
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body styleMicrovan
Powertrain
Engine1.0L L2YI4
1.0LLJ465Q3I4
1.0LLJ465QR1E6I4
1.1LLJ465Q1AE6''I4
1.1L 'LXA''I4
1.2LLAQI4
1.2LLQAI4
Transmission5 speedmanual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,810 mm (150.0 in)
Width1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Height1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Chronology
PredecessorWuling Sunshine I
Second generation Wuling Sunshine rear view

A more recently developed, and slightly more expensive model called the new Wuling Sunshine (Wuling 6390, tân năm lăng ánh sáng ). Both generations of models are sold side by side in China.[6]

Powertrain

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The second generation Wuling Sunshine or new Wuling Sunshine received an update for the 2013 model year, while the powertrain remains unchanged with the 1.0 liter engine developing 61 hp (45 kW) ) and 85N·m mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[7]

Wuling Sunshine S

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Wuling Sunshine S
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile
Production2015–present
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body styleMicrovan
Powertrain
Engine1.2LLSII4
Transmission5 speedmanual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,890 mm (153.1 in)
Width1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Height1,822 mm (71.7 in)
Chronology
PredecessorWuling Sunshine I
Wuling Sunshine S rear view

Just like theWuling Rongguang S,the Wuling Sunshine S is a redesigned version of the base Wuling Sunshine. Exterior differentiation is obvious. Technical upgrades from the regular Sunshine is ABS and EBD.[8]

Powertrain

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The Wuling Sunshine S is powered by a 1.2 liter engine developing 82 hp and 115N·m mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[9]

Wuling Sunshine V

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Despite being under the same series, the "V" version in Wuling's naming system instead denotes a body style more in line with a compact MPV.

References

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  1. ^Joan Muller (2011-12-25)."The World's Most Popular Cars: Some New Faces".Forbes.Retrieved2014-10-11.
  2. ^Holger Wittich (2011-12-29)."Die weltweit meistverkauften Autos 2011 Noch keine Weltherrschaft für VW".Auto-Motor-und-Sport.Retrieved2014-10-11.
  3. ^Matt Gasnier (2013-06-28)."China LCV May 2013: Wuling Sunshine back on top YTD".best selling cars blog.Retrieved2014-10-11.
  4. ^abcChinaAutoWeb (2014-10-11)."SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling) Wuling Sunshine".ChinaAutoWeb.Retrieved2014-10-11.
  5. ^SGMW (2014-10-11)."Wuling Sunshine".SGMW.Retrieved2014-10-11.
  6. ^SGMW (2014-10-11)."zhiguang".SGMW.Retrieved2014-10-11.
  7. ^"Bán 2.98-4.60 vạn nguyên 2013 khoản năm lăng ánh sáng đưa ra thị trường".
  8. ^"Giải đọc thấp xứng xe kỹ càng tỉ mỉ thật chụp năm lăng ánh sáng S thực dụng hình".
  9. ^"Kinh điển lại lần nữa toàn diện thăng cấp thật chụp năm lăng ánh sáng S tiêu chuẩn hình".
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