Shanghai (Gasgoo)-On April 12, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), General Motors' joint venture with Chinese partners SAIC Motor and Guangxi Automobile Group, saw the first batch of Wuling Jiachen MPVs roll off the production line.

Jiachen; photo credit: SGMW

The Wuling Jiachen is the second strategic model bearing Wuling's global silver badge. It will hit the market in the second quarter of 2022.

As for the Jiachen's exterior, its front end features a massive chrome-plated grille with the silver Wuling logo at the center, delivering a similar design idea to that of the Wuling Victory. At the rear, the lettering “Wuling” is seamlessly connected with the taillights on both sides, accentuating the model's width. The spiffy side profile coupled with a floating sunroof adds typical dynamism to the vehicle.

The Jiachen MPV measure 4,785mm long, 1,820mm wide, and 1,760mm tall with a wheelbase that spans 2,760mm. Besides, it will come with four color options.

Jiachen; photo credit: SGMW

Adopting a “2-2-N” seating arrangement, the model is claimed as the first family-use seven-seater MPV using Wuling's silver logo. The third row features a three-seat bench that can be folded down or removed completely to maximize cargo space.

The interior design of the all-new Wuling Jiachen is inspired by the Wuling Asta SUV. The layout of the dashboard is incredibly similar. There are up to 23 storage spaces for water bottles and phone storage, etc.

The Wuling Jiachen is armed with the automaker's in-house developed smart car system “Ling OS”, which can meet users' demands for smart travel, entertainment, and social interaction.

Powering the vehicle will be a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that pumps out up to 108kW and 250N·m, mated to a simulated 8-speed CVT (continuously variable transmission). Combined fuel consumption is 7.2 liter per 100km.