On August 28, 2024, Wuling Motors' family-oriented large-space SUV, the Wuling Starlight S, was officially launched, with 5 configurations across the lineup and pricing information announced. The new vehicle offers two powertrain versions: plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and pure electric (EV), with an official price range of 99,800 yuan to 129,800 yuan.
In addition to 23 thoughtful storage spaces throughout the vehicle, the trunk capacity is up to 610L. After folding down the rear seats, it delivers a maximum extreme storage expansion of 1,768L, so every family no longer has to "declutter" in the car and can accommodate all kinds of needs of home. The entire vehicle also supports flexible multi-scenario seat layouts. Folding the front seats flat 180° allows them to connect with the rear seats to form 2 "nap beds." The rear seats support a 4/6 split-folding ratio, and when fully folded, they instantly become a "large bed room." With the art of S-class ultra-large space design, the Wuling Starlight S masters various travel scenarios.
S-class ultra-low energy consumption: fuel consumption in the 3L range, costing less than 33 cents per kilometer
The Wuling Starlight S offers a choice of plug-in hybrid and pure electric powertrains. The plug-in hybrid model has a comprehensive range of over 1,100 km, while the pure electric model has a range of 510 km. One car with dual powertrains, solid range and low energy consumption.
The plug-in hybrid model offers two pure electric range versions, 60 km and 130 km, with fuel consumption as low as 3.9L/100km (NEDC) and 4.98L/100km (WLTC - 60 km version) when running on depleted battery. It is also equipped with the Lingxi Powertrain dedicated engine and an efficient electric drive system, with motor power up to 150 kW and peak torque of 310 N·m, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.9s. The core components of the motor come from the same source as high-speed rail, ensuring safe, efficient and powerful output of the entire powertrain system.
The pure electric model has a range of up to 510 km and supports DC fast charging and AC slow charging. The entire lineup comes standard with 2C fast charging. Charging for 15 minutes can add 200 km of range, and charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes, with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 7.7s.
In addition, the Starlight S optimizes 19 styling features, achieving an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.277Cd for the entire vehicle, increasing range by 20 km. Paired with a dual-layer flow automatic variable-frequency air conditioner that is warm in winter and cool in summer while also taking range into account, energy consumption under winter heating conditions is reduced by about 20%, and vehicle fuel consumption is saved by 0.62L/100km.
Stronger energy output, more efficient energy transfer, less energy consumption, and better energy flow optimization allow the Starlight S to achieve S-class ultra-low energy consumption for the entire vehicle.
S-class ultra-high safety: Safety is no small matter, entry-level is already premium-equipped
The Wuling Starlight adopts a six-ring high-strength steel skeleton, with high-strength steel accounting for as much as 82.5% of body structural parts and hot-formed steel accounting for 24.6%. It is also equipped with an aviation-grade 3G-AHSS ultra-high-strength steel battery box, using a 1,200 MPa ultra-high-strength steel base plate to enhance safety protection for the bottom of the battery. A total of 24 key collision positions on the vehicle use 1,500 MPa hot-formed parts, and the front and rear anti-collision beams are standard-equipped with energy-absorbing boxes. Among them, the front anti-collision beam and energy-absorbing box use aluminum alloy material with a thickness of 2.5 mm, superior to the same class, more effectively protecting occupant and battery safety.
In terms of safety features, the Wuling Starlight S comes standard across the lineup with wraparound 6 airbags, 360° high-definition imaging combined with a 180° transparent chassis, bringing a 540° ultra-wide field of view. The flagship model is equipped with an L2-level intelligent assisted driving system for worry-free travel.
The Wuling Starlight S is also equipped with the Shenlian Battery, whose safety performance far exceeds national standards. To date, Wuling new energy vehicles have achieved 2 million sales with 0 spontaneous combustion, leading peers in battery safety strength. The Shenlian Battery features non-igniting battery cells and uses the industry-first cell "Wending" technology to ensure battery cells do not short-circuit, leak, precipitate lithium, or catch fire. Wuling has devoted more than 20 years to deep cultivation of body technology and is China's first automaker to win the "National Science and Technology Progress Award." Its key technologies for body hot stamping materials and high-strength steel have repeatedly won national-level awards, greatly improving vehicle safety and effectively safeguarding the personal safety of occupants.
S-class ultra-enjoyable comfort: China's Top Ten Chassis, a steady sense of happiness
The comfort experience is inseparable from the "star chassis." The Wuling Starlight S has won the "2024 China Top Ten Chassis" recognized by authoritative industry selection. It adopts class-leading front MacPherson and rear E-type multi-link independent suspension, with 100% flexible connection to the body, providing smooth driving and letting family members sleep with peace of mind. The trunk is equipped with an electric tailgate, which can achieve intelligent anti-pinch, customizable maximum opening height and memory function, and can be opened and closed from inside the car, freeing both hands. When users sit in the wraparound pressure-relieving seats, both the driver and front passenger seats of the flagship model can be electrically adjusted and are equipped with seat ventilation and heating functions, easily handling extreme weather. A 1.18㎡超大星河天窗，打开电动全遮光遮阳帘，让璀璨星河尽在眼前。全车覆盖45处声学包，前排采用双层夹胶隔音玻璃，显著降低行驶中噪音，兼顾静谧性与隐私性，尽享顶级豪车水平的NVH性能。The Wuling Starlight S is also equipped with an external discharge function with a power of 3.3 kW and a rated voltage of 220V, which can connect induction cookers, ovens and other household appliances, a must-have for camping and family trips.
From the ultra-A-class family sedan Wuling Starlight to the family-oriented large-space SUV Wuling Starlight S, the Starlight family will continue to use ultimate value for money to create high-quality good cars that the people can afford and use well, driving a better life. The launch of the Starlight S will bring more diverse quality travel choices to countless Chinese families. Reach out to pluck the stars, walk with the light.
