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Wuling Starlight L

The Wuling Starlight L is a plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling under the Wuling marque.

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Wuling Starlight L
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Model codeF610S
Also calledWuling Xingguang L
Production2026–present
AssemblyChina: Liuzhou, Guangxi
DesignerGabriel Nemeth1
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformTianyu Architecture
Powertrain
Engine
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 a plug-in hybrid mid-size crossover SUV 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 2026.2

Design

The Starlight L debuts Wuling's new Aerial Aesthetics design language.2 LED light strips are present on both the front and back of the Starlight L. Chrome trim is added around the windows.3 The design is similar to that of the other Starlight series vehicles.4 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.5

Features

The Starlight L interior features 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.67

Powertrain

The Starlight L uses a plug-in hybrid system with two engine choices, both being 1.5 liter inline 4 petrol 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.2 It uses a lithium iron phosphate battery of unknown capacity, however the Starlight L has an electric-only range of up to 174 miles.8 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.5

References

References

  1. Che, Zao (June 30, 2026). "好设计不是豪车专属,星光L设计主创专访". aikahao.xcar.com.cn.
  2. Centeno, Deivis (December 11, 2025). "GM's Brand-New Wuling Starlight L PHEV Officially Unveiled". GM Authority.
  3. "Official Picture of Wuling Starlight L First Launched, 5 meters long with six seats and a large battery!". BitAuto. December 6, 2025.
  4. "December EV Debuts: Audi, BYD, Lotus, Smart and Nissan Unveil New Models". ChinaEVHome. December 8, 2025.
  5. 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" [The interior spy photos of the Wuling Xingguang L, a plug-in hybrid mid-to-large SUV, have been revealed. The interior is quite refined.]. Autohome (in Chinese (China)).
  6. "Wuling Starlight L Interior Spyshots Revealed as Mid-Size SUV with 5/6-Seat Options and 1.5 L PHEV". GlobalNEVs, information originally from Autohome. February 6, 2026.
  7. "Wuling Starlight L has been unveiled at Auto China, redefining the 'Big six-seat' standard". Bitauto. February 6, 2025.
  8. "五菱星光L最新消息曝光! 网友: 五菱版"理想"?" [Latest news on the Wuling Xingguang L has been revealed! Netizens: Is it the Wuling version of "Li Auto"?]. Sohu.com (in Chinese (China)). December 14, 2025.