| Wuling Hongtu | |
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| 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 Hongtu is a five-door, five- to eight-seatermicrovan made by SGMW (SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile), aChinese joint venture ofSAIC withLiuzhou Wuling Motors Co and theAmerican automotive companyGeneral Motors. Unlike the company's earlierMitsubishi-based products, the Hongtu is an independent development. Codenamed LZW 6381B3, the cargo version of the Hongtu is also marketed as theWuling Journey andSunshine inSingapore, andChevrolet N200 (Latin America, North Africa, Middle East).[1]
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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).[2] 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).[3]
Suspension is independent byMacPherson struts in front, with eitherleaf springs orcoil springs in 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 asairbags andABS brakes are available at extra cost.[2]
Sales in Latin America began in July 2008, as the car entered thePeruvian market 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.[1]
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