Engineering:Wuling Starlight L

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Short description: Plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV

Wuling Starlight L
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also calledWuling Xingguang L
ProductionQ1 2026 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
DesignerGabriel Nemeth
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformTianyu Architecture
Powertrain
Engine
  • Gasoline PHEV:
  • 1.5 L LBG naturally aspirated I4
  • 1.5 L LBT turbocharged I4
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Transmissione-CVT
Hybrid drivetrainSeries-parallel (PHEV)
BatteryLithium iron phosphate
Electric range174 mi (280 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,980 mm (196.1 in)
Width1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height1,760 mm (69.3 in)

The Wuling Starlight L (Chinese: 五菱星光L; pinyin: Wǔlíng Xingguang L) is an upcoming plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV to be produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling under the Wuling marque.

Overview

Photos of the Starlight L were first released in December 2025. It is Wuling's flagship model, represents the marque's entry into China's large crossover market, and is also the marque's first 3-row model with a 6-seat, 2+2+2 configuration. The Starlight L is set to launch in 2026.[1]

Design

The Starlight L debuts Wuling's new Aerial Aesthetics design language.[1] LED light strips are present on both the front and back of the Starlight L. Chrome trim is added around the windows.[2] The design is similar to that of the other Starlight series vehicles.[3] A trapezoidal horizontal air intake is utilized at the front. In addition to using full-width LED light bars, small vertical light bars are also used on both ends.[4]

  • Rear view
    Rear view

Features

Spyshots of the Starlight L show a large central touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, a column shifter, and a center touchscreen integrating wireless chargers. Second-row passengers get touchscreens. It utilizes traditional door handles.[5]

Powertrain

The Starlight L uses a plug-in hybrid system with two engine choices, both being 1.5 liter inline 4 gasoline engines: A turbocharged version codenamed LBT producing 141 horsepower and a naturally aspirated version codenamed LBG producing 105 horsepower. The electric motor also produces 105 horsepower.[1] It uses a lithium iron phosphate battery of unknown capacity, however the Starlight L has an electric-only range of up to 174 miles.[6] The fuel consumption figures are 5.85 L/100 km (40.2 mpg‑US) and 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg‑US) for the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions respectively.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Centeno, Deivis (December 11, 2025). "GM’s Brand-New Wuling Starlight L PHEV Officially Unveiled". https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/12/gms-brand-new-wuling-starlight-l-phev-officially-unveiled/. 
  2. ↑ "Official Picture of Wuling Starlight L First Launched, 5 meters long with six seats and a large battery!". December 6, 2025. https://www.bitauto.com/news/1001100000000144298.html. 
  3. ↑ "December EV Debuts: Audi, BYD, Lotus, Smart and Nissan Unveil New Models". December 8, 2025. https://chinaevhome.com/2025/12/08/december-ev-debuts-audi-byd-lotus-smart-and-nissan-unveil-new-models/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chen, Guo (February 6, 2025). "还挺精致 五菱星光L内饰谍照曝光 插电混动中大型SUV". https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202602/1312270.html. 
  5. ↑ "Wuling Starlight L Interior Spyshots Revealed as Mid-Size SUV with 5/6-Seat Options and 1.5 L PHEV". February 6, 2026. https://www.globalnevs.com/en/news/detail/128263. 
  6. ↑ "五菱星光L最新消息曝光! 网友: 五菱版“理想”?". December 14, 2025. https://www.sohu.com/a/965125086_157493. 



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