SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), General Motors’ second joint venture in China, has just unveiled the all-new Wuling Sunshine EV in the Asian country.
The new, zero-emissions subcompact mini van leverages the Sunshine nameplate first introduced in the early 2000s. In fact, the Sunshine EV is the fifth variant of the subcompact-sized MPV to be introduced in over two decades, but the first one that’s all electric.
“For 21 years, the Wuling Sunshine family has helped over 5.3 million customers achieve their personal and professional goals. Recognized by Forbes magazine as ‘the most important car on earth’ in 2010, Sunshine continues to uphold industry-leading standards,” reads a press release from GM China. “Models wearing the Wuling Red Label badge are designed to meet the increasing demand for versatile tools for a variety of business activities – from mobile sales to agriculture,” the company added.
The all-new Wuling Sunshine EV is the newest member of the Wuling red logo commercial new energy vehicle portfolio, GM’s best-selling brand in China that is leading its category. In fact, the new Sunshine EV makes its debut as SGMW’s smallest all-electric minivan.
With a new body that’s squarer, lower and more stylized than the prior model, the all-new Wuling Sunshine EV debuts its own design language that completely redefines one of Wuling’s oldest and simplest product lines. Exterior dimensions measure in with a 102.4-inch wheelbase on to a length of 145.07 inches. Width comes in at 60.2 inches; height is 69.5 inches. The model’s size and shape enable easy navigation of urban areas with high space efficiency.
Enabling that are practical features such as sliding rear doors, flat folding seats, external loading, and 20 expandable areas to meet a diverse array of cargo-carrying needs. The Sunshine EV also has 20 standard M6 threaded mounting holes along with 14 mounting holes on the rear to allow for the installation of various accessories as well as foldable tables, cup holders, and in-cabin mounts.
SGMW will reveal complete details and specs over the coming weeks as commercial launch approaches.
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My problem here is, I still see ppl desperately holding onto their Scion xBs. A neighbor 3 houses down keeps his red second-gen in top shape. I believe the concept is sound (stack ’em high, don’t stack ’em long, like a Japanese apartment) but I question Wuling’s quality.
Do you guys remember when we used to think about how cool the future would be?
And…. here we are. Yikes.
The wheels are too small for the heavy bodies it carry
Chinese bodies, not American.
With crossovers having 50% + market share in china, usa & eu, it will be better if automakers stick with that design instead of going for vans with sliding doors which only adds cost.
There are like a thousand crossovers to choose from already and they are all the same ugly shape.
In crowded urban areas, including those in China, sliding doors save considerable room in narrow alleys.
Has an electric kei car feel to it. It should do well in Asia.
‘Looks like a re-badged Nissan Cube…
Honda n-box copy by wuling
Vw copy honda stepwagon
Neo copy honda e