Wuling Xingchi
{{short description|Chinese subcompact crossover SUV}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{distinguish|Wuling Xingchen}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Wuling Xingchi
| image = Wuling Xingchi 010.jpg
| manufacturer = SAIC-GM-Wuling
| model_code = 310S
| aka = Wuling Alvez (Indonesia and Brunei)
| production = September 2022 – present
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
| China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
| Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (SGMW Indonesia)
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| class = Subcompact crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| related = {{unbulleted list
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| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Petrol:
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| powerout = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|73|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (LAR, China)
| {{convert|77|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (LAR, Indonesia)
| {{convert|108|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (LJO)
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 6-speed manual
| CVT
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4350|–|4365|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1610|–|1640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1190|–|1320|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = Baojun RS-3
| successor =
}}
The Wuling Xingchi ({{zh|s=五菱星驰|t=|c=}}) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling through the Wuling brand. It was introduced in September 2022 as the smallest SUV model of the brand under the Asta/Xingchen.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2022-09-05 |title=All-New Wuling Xing Chi Crossover Officially Announced |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/09/all-new-wuling-xing-chi-crossover-officially-announced/ |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=GM Authority}}{{Cite web |title=五菱车型大全图片（五菱星驰车型申报图） - 视客科技 |url=https://www.sh-seekers.com/10946.html |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=www.sh-seekers.com}}{{Cite web |title=汽车之家{{!}}诚心与年轻人交个朋友 实拍五菱星驰{{!}}汽车{{!}}原创{{!}}五菱星驰{{!}}汽车报价{{!}}汽车评测{{!}}汽车试驾{{!}}买车网 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/202209/1261936.html |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}}{{Cite web |title=比星辰还划算！五菱星驰正式亮相，下一个爆款预定？ |url=https://k.sina.cn/article_5964048376_1637c27f8019013lyr.html?from=auto&subch=oauto |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=k.sina.cn}}
Overview
The Wuling Xingchi is the fourth model that is equipped Wuling’s global silver badge, the Xingchi small crossover inherits the brand’s "dynamic wing" design DNA. It is offered in six trim levels in China.{{Cite web |title=Wuling Introduces All-New Xing Chi Small SUV|url=https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2022/Sept/0929-wuling.html|access-date=2022-10-03 |website=carnewschina.com}}
The interior of the Wuling Xingchi is equipped with a 10.25-inch floating central control screen and a 3.5-inch instrument panel. The central control screen comes with the Ling OS System and supports functions including voice interaction, remote control, and OTA update.
File:Wuling Xingchi 013.jpg|Rear view
Powertrain
The Xingchi has two engine options with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing a maximum power of {{convert|73|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and fuel consumption of {{cvt|6.43|L/100km|km/L mpgimp mpgus|1}} paired with a manual transmission or a CVT. A 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a maximum power of {{convert|108|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and peak torque of {{convert|250|Nm|kgm lbft|0|abbr=on}}. The {{cvt|0|to| 100|km/h}} acceleration time is 8.7 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Wuling Xingchi Reservation Opens In China With Only 1.45 USD|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/09/20/wuling-xingchi-reservation-opens-in-china-with-only-1-45-usd/|access-date=2022-10-03 |website=carnewschina.com|date=20 September 2022 }}
Wuling Alvez
In Indonesia, the Xingchi is sold as the Wuling Alvez, which was launched on 16 February 2023 at the 30th Indonesia International Motor Show. The Alvez is available in SE, CE and EX grade levels. The SE grade is available with 6-speed manual transmission, while the CE and EX grades are available with CVT.{{Cite web |last=Shafly |first=Naufal |date=2023-02-16 |title=Wuling Alvez Resmi Mengaspal di Indonesia, Harganya Bikin Honda HR-V Ketar-ketir |url=https://www.gridoto.com/read/223696040/wuling-alvez-resmi-mengaspal-di-indonesia-harganya-bikin-honda-hr-v-ketar-ketir |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=GridOto |language=id-ID}}
According to Wuling's Indonesian subsidiary, the name Alvez is coined from the phrase "all at once".{{cite news |editor-last=Kurniawan |editor-first=Agung |last=Satria |first=Gilang |date=2023-02-17 |title=Penjelasan Arti Nama Alvez, Pada SUV Ringkas Terbaru Wuling |trans-title=Explanation of the Meaning of the Name Alvez, the Newest Compact SUV from Wuling |url=https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2023/02/17/094200815/penjelasan-arti-nama-alvez-pada-suv-ringkas-terbaru-wuling |language=Indonesian |website=Kompas.com |publisher=Kompas Gramedia |location=Indonesia |access-date=2023-03-24}}{{cite news |editor-last=Zulfikar |editor-first=Muhammad Ermiel |last=Shafly |first=Naufal |date=2023-02-19 |title=Akhirnya Enggak Penasaran Lagi, Ternyata Ini Arti Nama Wuling Alvez |trans-title=Finally Not Curious Anymore, It Turns Out This is the Meaning of the Name Wuling Alvez |url=https://www.gridoto.com/read/223699272/akhirnya-enggak-penasaran-lagi-ternyata-ini-arti-nama-wuling-alvez |language=Indonesian |website=GridOto |publisher=Kompas Gramedia |location=Indonesia |access-date=2023-03-24}}
In 22 March 2024, the Alvez was launched in Brunei.{{Cite web |date=22 March 2024 |title=Wuling: The future of automotive excellence |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/wuling-the-future-of-automotive-excellence/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |website=Borneo Bulletin |language=en}}
File:2023 Wuling Alvez EX (Indonesia) front view.jpg|Wuling Alvez (Indonesia)
File:2023 Wuling Alvez EX (Indonesia) interior.jpg|Alvez interior
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Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !China !Indonesia |
| 2022
| |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|https://wuling.id/en/alvez}} (Alvez, Indonesia)
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Category:Cars introduced in 2022
Category:Subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Category:Vehicles with CVT transmission
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