Wuling Starlight L
| Wuling Starlight L | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Production | Q1 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi |
| Designer | Gabriel Nemeth |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV (D) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tianyu Architecture |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Transmission | e-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Series-parallel (PHEV) |
| Battery | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Electric range | 174 mi (280 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116.1 in) |
| Length | 4,980 mm (196.1 in) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
| Height | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
The Wuling Starlight L (Chinese: 五菱星光L; pinyin: Wǔlíng Xingguang L) is an upcoming plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV to be produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling under the Wuling marque.
Overview
Photos of the Starlight L were first released in December 2025. It is Wuling's flagship model, represents the marque's entry into China's large crossover market, and is also the marque's first 3-row model with a 6-seat, 2+2+2 configuration. The Starlight L is set to launch in 2026.[1]
Design
The Starlight L debuts Wuling's new Aerial Aesthetics design language.[1] LED light strips are present on both the front and back of the Starlight L. Chrome trim is added around the windows.[2] The design is similar to that of the other Starlight series vehicles.[3] A trapezoidal horizontal air intake is utilized at the front. In addition to using full-width LED light bars, small vertical light bars are also used on both ends.[4]
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Rear view
Features
Spyshots of the Starlight L show a large central touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, a column shifter, and a center touchscreen integrating wireless chargers. Second-row passengers get touchscreens. It utilizes traditional door handles.[5]
Powertrain
The Starlight L uses a plug-in hybrid system with two engine choices, both being 1.5 liter inline 4 gasoline engines: A turbocharged version codenamed LBT producing 141 horsepower and a naturally aspirated version codenamed LBG producing 105 horsepower. The electric motor also produces 105 horsepower.[1] It uses a lithium iron phosphate battery of unknown capacity, however the Starlight L has an electric-only range of up to 174 miles.[6] The fuel consumption figures are 5.85 L/100 km (40.2 mpg‑US) and 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg‑US) for the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions respectively.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Centeno, Deivis (December 11, 2025). "GM's Brand-New Wuling Starlight L PHEV Officially Unveiled". GM Authority.
- ^ "Official Picture of Wuling Starlight L First Launched, 5 meters long with six seats and a large battery!". BitAuto. December 6, 2025.
- ^ "December EV Debuts: Audi, BYD, Lotus, Smart and Nissan Unveil New Models". ChinaEVHome. December 8, 2025.
- ^ a b Chen, Guo (February 6, 2025). "还挺精致 五菱星光L内饰谍照曝光 插电混动中大型SUV" [The interior spy photos of the Wuling Xingguang L, a plug-in hybrid mid-to-large SUV, have been revealed. The interior is quite refined.]. Autohome (in Chinese (China)).
- ^ "Wuling Starlight L Interior Spyshots Revealed as Mid-Size SUV with 5/6-Seat Options and 1.5 L PHEV". GlobalNEVs, information originally from Autohome. February 6, 2026.
- ^ "五菱星光L最新消息曝光! 网友: 五菱版"理想"?" [Latest news on the Wuling Xingguang L has been revealed! Netizens: Is it the Wuling version of "Li Auto"?]. Sohu.com (in Chinese (China)). December 14, 2025.