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General Motors unveils 3-row, six-passenger SUV
SAIC-General Motors-Wuling partnership
Value-focused ‘Starlight L’ introduced
Starlight L – Source: Wuling
Wuling, best known for ultra‑affordable electric vehicles, has unveiled a model that takes the brand in a new direction.
The newly revealed Singguang L (marketed as the Starlight L) breaks from Wuling’s sub-$6,000 (approximately 8 million KRW) small-EV image and is positioned as a full‑size family SUV.
Its exterior asserts a near full‑size presence
with design cues that aim to evoke premium brands.
3-row SUV + 6 seats…
Targeting family buyers
Starlight L – Source: Wuling
The Starlight L is a three‑row, six‑passenger SUV.
Notably, the second row includes
▲ fold‑out tray tables
▲ extendable legroom for added comfort
features designed to maximize its utility as a family vehicle.
The body dimensions are substantial.
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Overall length 4,980 mm (≈196.1 in / ~16 ft 4 in)
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Wheelbase 2,950 mm (≈116.1 in / ~9 ft 8 in)
Those measurements put it in roughly Hyundai Palisade territory, effectively classifying it as a large family SUV.
260 km on electric power alone…
Plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) as a core competitive edge
Starlight L – Source: Wuling
The Starlight L is offered as a plug‑in hybrid (PHEV).
Its pure electric driving range reaches
260 km (CLTC).
That range is near the top of its class, allowing many daily commutes to be completed in electric‑only mode.
Doubling down on value‑premium positioning
Starlight L – Source: Wuling
The interior also aims for an upscale feel.
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15.6‑inch central display
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256‑color ambient lighting
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wood trim and metal‑finished speakers
These elements emphasize a premium atmosphere.
Couple that with Wuling’s well‑known price competitiveness,
and the company could carve out a new “value‑premium SUV” segment.
Industry analysts say the move signals Wuling’s intent to expand beyond ultra‑budget models into the larger SUV market,
and they believe that a combination of aggressive pricing and improved product substance could give the brand meaningful disruptive potential in global markets.
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