Wuling Hongguang V
{{short description|Compact MPV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Wuling Hongguang V
| image = 2022 SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang V.jpg
| manufacturer = SAIC-GM-Wuling
| production = 2015–present
| class = Compact van
| body_style = 5-door van
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
| assembly = China: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
}}
The Wuling Hongguang V or previously Wuling Rongguang V is a compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced since 2015 by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Despite being part of the Wuling Hongguang product series, the Wuling Hongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged ones from the regular Wuling Hongguang MPVs.
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First generation (2015)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Wuling Hongguang V
| image = Wuling Hongguang V 01 China 2016-04-01.jpg
| aka = Wuling Rongguang V
| production = 2015–2019
| designer =
| platform =
| related =
| engine = {{unbulleted list | 1.2 L LMH/LMU I4 (petrol) | 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol)}}
| transmission = 5-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|2720|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1665|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| sp = us
| predecessor =
| successor = Wuling Hongguang S
Wuling Hongguang V II
}}
The Wuling Hongguang V was launched previously in January 2015,{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201412/858193.html|title= 1.2L/1.5L动力 五菱宏光V于1月9日上市}} and later was renamed to Wuling Rongguang V to be sold under the Wuling Rongguang series with prices ranging from 39,800 yuan to 49,800 yuan.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/3657/#pvareaid=100125|title=上汽通用五菱-五菱荣光V}} Different from the regular Wuling Hongguang, the Wuling Hongguang V or Wuling Rongguang V features sliding doors instead of hinged doors.
File:2019 Wuling Honguang V (front).jpg|Wuling Hongguang V front
File:2019 Wuling Rongguang V (rear).jpg|Wuling Hongguang V rear
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Second generation (2019)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Wuling Hongguang V
| image = Wuling Hongguang V II 003.jpg
| aka = Chevrolet N400 (Latin America)
Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico)
| production = 2019–present
| designer =
| platform =
| related =
| engine = {{unbulleted list | 1.2 L LMH I4 (petrol) | 1.5 L LAR I4 (petrol)| 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol)}}
| transmission = 5-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|2850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1670|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| sp = us
| predecessor = Chevrolet Montana (Mexico)
| successor =
| model_code = CN110V
}}
The second generation Wuling Hongguang V updated the front fascia to a design that's similar to the later revealed second generation Wuling Hongguang (Wuling Hongguang II). The second generation model was sold from 41,800 yuan to 55,800 yuan.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201903/930821.html|title= 售4.58-5.08万元 五菱宏光V正式上市}}
File:Wuling Hongguang V II 002.jpg|Wuling Hongguang V II front
File:Wuling Hongguang V II 004.jpg|Wuling Hongguang V II rear
= Chevrolet N400 =
The Chevrolet N400 is a van which has two types:
- N400 Post
- N400 People
Sold in Ecuador, Chile, etc.
= Chevrolet Tornado Van =
File:2021 Chevrolet N400 Max (Chile) front view.jpg
The Chevrolet Tornado is the Mexican market name for the Chevrolet N400/Wuling Hongguang V. It was announced in late March 2021 and was released on August 2nd of that year.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2021-03-29 |title=GM Announces New Chevrolet Tornado Van For Mexico |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/03/gm-announces-new-chevrolet-tornado-van-for-mexico/ |access-date=2025-04-25 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Autocosmos |date=2021-08-02 |title=Chevrolet Tornado Van 2022 llega a México, una nueva camioneta accesible y lista para el trabajo |url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2021/08/02/chevrolet-tornado-van-2022-llega-a-mexico-una-nueva-camioneta-accesible-y-lista-para-el-trabajo |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250423073634/https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2021/08/02/chevrolet-tornado-van-2022-llega-a-mexico-una-nueva-camioneta-accesible-y-lista-para-el-trabajo |archive-date=2025-04-23 |access-date=2025-04-25 |work=Autocosmos |language=es-MX}} Previously the Tornado nameplate was used in Mexico for the Chevrolet Montana truck between 2004 and 2020. The Tornado Van was the replacement for this coupé utility. It only is offered in one trim, the LS. Which is powered by a 1.5 litre engine. It is only offered in two colors, White and Metallic Silver. This model is one of several Chinese rebadged Chevrolet's that have been introduced to the Mexican and Latin American market. Including the Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Tracker, Chevrolet Captiva, and the Chevrolet S10 Max.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2021-08-05 |title=2022 Chevy Tornado Van Officially Launches In Mexico |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/08/2022-chevy-tornado-van-officially-launches-in-mexico/ |access-date=2025-04-25 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Site Maintenance |url=https://www.chevrolet.com.mx/vans-camiones/furgoneta-tornado-van-2025 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=www.chevrolet.com.mx}}
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References
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External links
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- {{official website}}
- [https://www.chevrolet.com.mx/vans-camiones/furgoneta-tornado-van Chevrolet Tornado Van (Mexico)] (rebranded Wuling Hongguang V)
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Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles