Wuling Hongguang V

Wuling Hongguang V
Wuling Hongguang V
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet N400 (Latin America); Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico)
Production	2019–present
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L LMH I4 (petrol); 1.5 L LAR I4 (petrol); 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol);
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length	4,425 mm (174.2 in)
Width	1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Montana (Mexico)

Wuling Hongguang V
Wuling Hongguang V
Overview
Also called	Wuling Rongguang V
Production	2015–2019
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L LMH/LMU I4 (petrol); 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol);
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width	1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Chronology
Successor	Wuling Hongguang S; Wuling Hongguang V II

Wuling Hongguang V
Wuling Hongguang V
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM-Wuling
Production	2015–present
Assembly	China: 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.

First generation

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.

Wuling Hongguang V front
Wuling Hongguang V rear

Second generation

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.

Wuling Hongguang V II front
Wuling Hongguang V II rear
2021 Chevrolet N400 Max (Chile)

References

^ "1.2L/1.5L动力五菱宏光V于1月9日上市".
^ "上汽通用五菱-五菱荣光V".
^ "售4.58-5.08万元五菱宏光V正式上市".
^ Centeno, Deivis (29 March 2021). "GM Announces New Chevrolet Tornado Van For Mexico". GM Authority.
^ Ponce, Esaú (2 August 2021). "Chevrolet Tornado Van 2022 llega a México, una nueva camioneta accesible y lista para el trabajo". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2 August 2021.

External links

Official website
Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico) (rebranded Wuling Hongguang V)

[1] "1.2L/1.5L动力五菱宏光V于1月9日上市".

[2] "上汽通用五菱-五菱荣光V".

[3] "售4.58-5.08万元五菱宏光V正式上市".

[4] Centeno, Deivis (29 March 2021). "GM Announces New Chevrolet Tornado Van For Mexico". GM Authority.

[5] Ponce, Esaú (2 August 2021). "Chevrolet Tornado Van 2022 llega a México, una nueva camioneta accesible y lista para el trabajo". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2 August 2021.

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