Gonow Xinglang Explained

Gonow Xinglang
Manufacturer:GAC
Model Years:2014—2016
Production:2013—2016
Class:Multi Purpose Vehicle/Leisure activity vehicle (M)
Body Style:5-door minivan
Layout:Front engine, front-wheel drive layout
Transmission:5-Speed manual
Aka:Gonow Starry[1]
Wheelbase:2730mm
Length:4405mm
Width:1705mm
Height:1835mm

The Gonow Xinglang (星朗) or Gonow Starry is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle produced by China's Gonow Automobile, a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile.[2] Patent was applied and granted in November 2011 with the launch of the production version in 2013 as a 2014 model.[3] [4]

The van was initially known as the Gonow GA6440.[5]

History

The Xinglang made its debut on the Chinese market on August 20, 2013 with a ceremony attended by Gonow personnel, the press and other VIPs.[1] Its MSRP is about 52,800 yuan for all models except for the 1.5L Premium, which is sold for 79,800 yuan.[6]

Design

Engines available includes a 1.3L producing 99 hp and a 1.5L producing 113 hp, both mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Gonow Xinglang is controversial in terms of styling because it heavily resembles the Nissan NV200 despite minor changes.

See also

Chinese-made NV200 clones:
Original Japanese-made van:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "STARRY"——GAC GONOW COMPACT MPV LAUNCHING CEREMONY - Welcome GAC GONOW AUTO CO.,LTD. . global.gacgonow.com.cn . 15 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131028032630/http://global.gacgonow.com.cn/article/20130821/n29108.html . 28 October 2013 . dead.
  2. Web site: Gonow is doing the Nissan NV200 with new Xinglang MPV in China. 21 August 2013 .
  3. Web site: Patent Applied: Guangzhou Auto Gonow van. 10 November 2011 .
  4. Web site: 广汽吉奥Ga6440原型车曝光 仿日产Nv200-搜狐汽车 .
  5. Web site: Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Gonow GA6440 testing in China - CarNewsChina.com. April 2013.
  6. Web site: China Auto Web .