Great Wall Motor unveils Wingle 7, to roll out 5 more pickup models over next 3 years

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- The Great Wall Wingle 7, the new pickup model developed by Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor, made its debut on September 28.

At the launching ceremony, the automaker announced that its pickup unit will be operated as an independent brand and more than 5 new pickup models will be rolled out over the next three years.

Positioned as a mid/full-sized pickup model, the Wingle 7 retains the exterior design from the existing models of the Wingle series. The new model adopts a hexagonal chrome intake grille, which seamlessly connects with the headlights on both sides. The circular fog lights below the headlights convey an unmistakable visual effect. Unlike its brothers, the Wingle 7 features a more sculptural shape in the front face.

From a side view, the new pickup boasts concise lines. There are a gantry and a high-mount stop light in the front of the truck bed. The multi-layered rear end features well-marked logo of “Great Wall Motor” and “Wingle 7” in Chinese.

The Great Wall Wingle 7 offers two size options. The smaller one measures 5,095mm in length, 1,800mm in width and 1,760mm with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. The wheelbase is extended to 3,350mm for the larger one, which is 5,395mm long, 1,800mm wide and 1,760mm height.Inside, the new pickup is outfitted with the intelligent-connected system co-developed with iFlytek Co., Ltd., a Chinese software company engaging in the R&D of intelligent speech and language technologies.

The Wingle 7 will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine rated at 110kW with peak torque of 315 N·m. The engine is mated to a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.