Wuling Hongguang V

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Wuling Hongguang V
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Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling
Production2015–present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
Body and chassis
Class Compact van
Body style 5-door van
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

The Wuling Hongguang V or previously Wuling Rongguang V is a compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced since 2015 by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Despite being part of the Wuling Hongguang product series, the Wuling Hongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged ones from the regular Wuling Hongguang MPVs.

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First generation

Wuling Hongguang V
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Overview
Also calledWuling Rongguang V
Production2015–2019
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Chronology
SuccessorWuling Hongguang S
Wuling Hongguang V II

The Wuling Hongguang V was launched previously in January 2015, [1] and later was renamed to Wuling Rongguang V to be sold under the Wuling Rongguang series with prices ranging from 39,800 yuan to 49,800 yuan. [2] Different from the regular Wuling Hongguang, the Wuling Hongguang V or Wuling Rongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged doors.

Second generation

Wuling Hongguang V
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Overview
Also calledChevrolet N400 (Latin America)
Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico)
Production2019present
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,425 mm (174.2 in)
Width1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Montana (Mexico)

The second generation Wuling Hongguang V updated the front fascia to a design that's similar to the later revealed second generation Wuling Hongguang (Wuling Hongguang II). The second generation model was sold from 41,800 yuan to 55,800 yuan. [3]

In late March 2021, Chevrolet introduced the N400 van as the Tornado Van in Mexico as a replacement for the Tornado coupé utility, which was discontinued one year prior. [4] It went on sale on 2 August 2021. [5] Being only offered in the LS trim, it is powered by a 1.5 litre engine.

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