SGMW says new Wuling-branded pickup named ‘Journey’

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On Jan. 18, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture between General Motors and two Chinese automakers, took the wraps off the first Wuling-branded new model for the year 2020. Dubbed “Zhengtu” (meaning “Journey”), the new model is a pickup designed to meet diverse usage demands for young people's livelihood and entrepreneurship.

Wuling Journey pickup; photo credit: SGMW

Through the sketch posted on SGMW's WeChat account, we can see that the pickup features a red painted car body infused with virile attitude. The spiffy and stylish exterior is in tune with its position as a “youth” pickup.

The pickup measures 5,105mm long, 1,640mm wide and 1,810mm tall, and has a wheelbase spanning 3,160mm. The dimensions of the cargo bed are 2,000mm long, 1,520mm wide and 365mm tall. It also comes with two options for side pedals, which measure 1,700mm and 1,815mm respectively.

Wuling Journey pickup; photo credit: SGMW

Powering the vehicle would be a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine that pumps out 72.8kW, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The fuel consumption stands at 7 liter per 100km.

Wuling says it will build whatever people need. This is not only a slogan, but also the direction of SGMW's efforts. In June 2020, the joint venture launched on June 2 a new Rongguang microvan that can be converted into a mobile stall or booth when the concept “stall economy” went viral on the Internet.

In July last year, the Hongguang MINIEV, the first four-seater NEV model under Wuling brand, hit the market at the Chengdu Motor Show, targeting young drivers in Chinese cities. Offered in three trim levels, the mini-sized BEV starts at only 28,000 yuan ($4,315). Annual sales of the inexpensive model totaled 127,651 units.