Since General Motors’ Wuling brand in China officially launched its Global Silver logo, as part of its plan to elevate its image and expand its international market reach, two new-generation vehicles were introduced: the Victory MPV and the all-new Xing Chen. Now, patent images of an upcoming and unnamed compact crossover have just leaked, which will also be part of the brand’s onslaught of global-market products.
As usual, the Asian country’s authorities preceded SAIC-GM-Wuling by revealing the exterior design of the next Wuling compact crossover, which will become the third next-generation model to adopt both the popular brand’s new logo and latest design language. This time around, they released the 3D images submitted by the manufacturer to the intellectual property office.
Although its looks quite similar to the Wuling Xing Chen at first glance, a closer look reveals that the upcoming compact crossover actually has smaller dimensions and notable styling distinctions from Wuling’s first global utility vehicle, which was introduced earlier this year. As such, it will be the second of two global crossovers the brand plans to introduce this year.
Aesthetically, Wuling’s upcoming global compact crossover front end features several design elements seen on the Xing Chen, such as the shape of the headlights, the grille and the fog lamp surrounds. However, there are distinctions to be observed, including a noticeably different daytime running light pattern, a horizontal strip on the grille as well as a larger lower air intake.
The biggest differences between the two crossovers can be found on the side and the rear. The body of the next-generation compact crossover is shorter and features a slightly lower roofline. The new model also includes darkened rear pillars for a “floating roof” look, bestowing a certain coupe-like appearance as well.
Wuling Xing Chen
Wuling’s upcoming global compact crossover is expected to be unveiled in the coming months as a 2022 model-year vehicle, and should go on sale before the end of the year in China, positioned below the new Wuling Xing Chen. The new crossover’s name, interior design and powertrain have yet to be unveiled.
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That looks a lot like a NIO… Great to see them expand beyond China…
“Global compact crossover”. Translation: on Chevy lots by 2023.
No Commie China enemy car please.
Like the Japanese in the 70’s, the Chinese are quick to adapt in style and performance. It is just a matter of time before their vehicles are accepted into the U.S. America needs to wake up if we are to compete. We are leading from behind not only in the auto industry but education and defense.
Another boring thing. Why not take that logo and put it on an all NEW Pontiac Trans Am? Oh wait! Pontiac is “dead”. Then… why not bring back the beloved brand?
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Only Boomers are missing Pontiac and there aren’t enough of you. Dodge filled the market niche with far fewer resources but a lot more creativity than GM
Because at the end Pontiac wasn’t making money. It was unpopular with a ton of rebates that mostly screamed “bad credit and deplorable”.
There were some genuine world class Pontiacs in the final years. All built by Holden with the exception of the Solstice. These cars appeal to more than just Boomers and retain stellar resale values. Smart not deplorable.
Actually, “Boomer miss the real GM. Calling a Holden a GTO doesn’t make it a Pontiac and lower case gm just keeps missing the mark, regardless of brand excepting the C8 according to sales numbers.
Ram does make some better looking trucks by a long way.
The 2004-6 GTO was an epic car no matter how it came to be and Holden’s excellent work with Opel hand me downs made possible a 100% Aussie Commodore which became the best Pontiac (G8) and Chevrolet (SS) sedans in their respective histories – also spawning the successful 5th Gen Camaro.
All of GM’s Holden derivatives were quite a bit more inspiring than what you’ll generally find in today’s gm (and most other) showrooms and definitely blow away what’s in the crystal ball: Wulung Chevrolet SUVs. I do agree with you wholly on Ram trucks, though…
This is hilarious, it’s a distinct knockoff about a dozen SUVs with that rear side look. And I’m laughing my backside off and China has an intellectual property office to protect designs.
Congress should ban the sale of this brand in the USA. Slave labor is unacceptable. Hope you two headed lefties understand the point.
This isn’t a Left/Right issue. Everyone knows prison and slave labor is wrong. (For the record, however, it has been Republicans hyping free trade and the opening of China thinking money would make them “free”.)
My question is what happens when the Cold War with China turns warm or hot? GM has quit so many large markets: Europe being a great example! GM will be a tiny regional brand forced to merge with Honda or Renault.
GM is a leading manufacturer in the world’s two largest national markets, China and USA/NAFTA-land. Plus Latin America, the richer part of the Arab East.
And China is the leader of manufacturing in nearly all things sold in the USA.
The US isn’t officially under the control of the CCP… yet. There’s still time for us to demand an end to the corporate sellout (and our jobs back) before the Marxists take away our right to free speech.
This is an exaggeration, Dan.
Is it? Look around and be honest. What stores do you walk in to without Chinese product majority? Even your computer is Chinese. Your TV, your clothes. etc. etc.
Yes, the majorityh is Chinese, but, if one takes a few moments to read labels or get information off the web, one can get stuff from other countries.
I grant you that few consumer products are made here. However, it IS possible to buy things from allies, or neutral countries. I just bought pillows, sheets, and a blanket, all made in India. There was plenty of Chinese stuff on offer, but I didn’t buy it. My washer is Thai made and my dryer is from Korea. Whirlpool – judging by the repair parts used in the appliances I used to have – is now just a bunch of people with air-driven screwdrivers putting Chinese parts together.
Lol yay another Nissan Rogue
GM started going south when they lost individuality in drive trains.