The guide price is 88,800 yuan, which seems to be a good deal to buy a mid-size car. If coupled with a plug-in hybrid system, the minimum feed-in fuel consumption is only 3.98L/100km, and you can also fill it with 92-octane gasoline. Does this sound too attractive? This is the newly launched Wuling Starlight . Plug-in mix version, let’s see if it’s worth 88,800 yuan!
//Design: Fashionable and dynamic, comfortable lines
Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid version is Wuling's first new energy sedan. The new star-wing aesthetic design concept uses a borderless style front grille with a spread-wing layout, paired with star ring daytime running lights and split headlights, which is fashionable. The feeling is created very well.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4835/1860/1515mm, reaching the mainstream level of mid-size cars. The wheelbase of 2800mm is not outstanding among mid-size cars, but it is still ahead of most compact cars in the same price range, laying the foundation for internal space.
Coming to the rear, the fastback roof line is connected by through-type taillights at the rear of the car, and the star ring taillights have a certain sense of the future. The complex textured lines of the rear surround help lower the visual center of gravity and make the entire vehicle more coordinated.
Entering the car, you'll find two large screens paired with straight center console lines. The overall design is of a mediocre type, but considering its price, the use of soft materials with stitching, textured panels and piano paint is quite impressive. Sincerely, the overall interior texture is well created.
Among them, the low-end model uses a 7-inch LCD instrument + 10.1-inch central control screen; the high-end model is equipped with an 8.8-inch LCD instrument + 15.6-inch central control screen, with a built-in Ling OS system that supports online navigation, iQiyi, QQ Music, online weather, OTA upgrade and other rich apps and functions.
The seats wrapped in leather material adopt a rich layered design, especially the unique "recliner design". The front seats can be folded back 180° and can be connected flush with the rear seat cushions to form a recliner. In addition, the rear seats are equipped with standard air outlets. .
In terms of power, the plug-in hybrid version is equipped with the Wuling Lingxi plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor. The engine has a maximum power of 106Ps, the motor has a maximum power of 177Ps, and a maximum torque of 320N·m. Among them, the engine's maximum thermal efficiency reaches 43.2%, and it is matched with an electromagnetic single-speed DHT gearbox. In terms of suspension, it is a front MacPherson strut/rear multi-link independent suspension, which is quite sincere at this price.
In terms of batteries, the new car is equipped with Wuling Shenlian batteries, with capacities of 9.5kWh and 20.5kWh, and CLTC pure electric cruising ranges of 70km and 150km respectively.
//Configuration Analysis: First Recommendation70 Standard Edition
Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid version has launched 70 standard version and 150 advanced version, with a price range of 88,800 yuan and 105,800 yuan. Among them, the 150 advanced version also comes with a 3.5kW charging pile.
In terms of safety configuration, the new car does not differentiate between the two configurations. Main and passenger airbags, front side airbags and tire pressure display are all standard. In addition, LED headlight sets with automatic headlights and steering assist lights, rear parking radar, electronic handbrake, parking assist and other functions are also not missing. In particular, even the entry-level model provides a reversing image, while the high-end version provides a 360° panoramic image.
Although the guide price is only 88,800 yuan, the 70 standard version has almost no reduction in comfort configuration. It has front keyless entry/start, remote start, rain-sensing wipers, electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, automatic air conditioning and other functions. .
In addition, there are no functions such as cruise control, electric folding/heating of the exterior rearview mirrors,exterior rearview mirrorsautomatic folding when the car is locked, etc. Without it, daily use of the car will be more convenient.
However, the combination of 7-inch LCD instrument + 10.1-inch central control screen provides more basic car functions, including mobile phone Bluetooth interconnection and video playback. In addition, the air-conditioning control panel is also integrated into it.
The 105,800 yuan 150 advanced version is equipped with 18-inch wheels and upgraded with 360-degree panoramic images. In addition, the one-click lifting and lowering of all vehicle windows and the addition of a leather steering wheel can also add to the sense of luxury.
The technological configuration is its biggest improvement. Compared with the 70 standard version, the 8.8-inch LCD instrument + 15.6-inch central control screen has a richer instrument display interface and information. It also has more App expansion capabilities, reaching the mainstream level of today's smart cars. In addition, the car has also been upgraded to a 6-speaker sound system.
Compared with competitors in similar price ranges, the Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid version also shows certain advantages in configuration. Comparing BYD with 70 standard versionQin PLUS , GeelyGalaxy L6 ， Changan Qiyuan The A05's entry-level configuration model can still show good value for money.
Although the starting price is only 88,800 yuan, the braking system of the Starlight plug-in hybrid version is still equipped with front and rear ventilated discs. Compared with the rear torsion beam non-independent suspension of the Qin PLUS and Qiyuan A05, the Starlight plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a rear multi-link independent suspension. The Galaxy L6, which also uses a rear independent suspension configuration, has a starting price of 115,800 yuan. . In terms of more detailed configuration, the Qiyuan A05 70 Lite (89,900 yuan), which is very similar in price, not only does not provide parking radar, but the wheels are also made of steel.
In addition, in terms of some detailed configurations, the exterior rearview mirrors are electrically foldable, the main and passenger vanity mirrors with lights, the rear seats are tilted down, and the four front and rear USB charging ports are all available, which also helps to improve the user experience. Car convenience.
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With a starting price of 88,800 yuan + a mid-size car + a plug-in hybrid power system + a relatively rich set of comfort features, the Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid version has almost no direct competition. Compared with compact cars at similar price points, it also has You can't see too many detailed configurations that have been canceled to save costs, and the overall cost-effectiveness is still very obvious.
As the saying goes, "Wuling will make whatever the people need." Do you think the Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid version will become as popular a model as the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV? Let’s chat in the comment section.
