Wuling Starlight S


The Wuling Starlight S is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling since 2024 under the Wuling brand. It is available as a plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrains.
The model was unveiled in April 2024 and went on sale in the domestic market in August 2024. Both the plug-in hybrid and battery electric models was launched in Latin America and Middle East in 2025 under the Chevrolet brand as the Chevrolet Captiva EV and PHEV.

Overview

The Starlight S was initially introduced as the Wuling Xingchen Plus in April 2024, borrowing its nameplate from the original Asta/Xingchen. It was renamed shortly before its market release, during its debut in July 2024. It instead derived its nameplate from the related Wuling Starlight sedan. It went on sale on 29 August 2024, offered in five trims in both PHEV and EV.
The Starlight S is styled with the design language called "Star Wing Aesthetics", and built on the new energy-focused Tianyu D architecture developed by SGMW. The company claimed that the model has 19 aerodynamic features to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.277 Cd.
The interior is equipped with a 15.6-inch central screen, and an 8.8-inch instrument panel. Its operating system is supported by a built-in Ling OS, which supports over-the-air updates, voice recognition, and mobile phone remote control.

Powertrain

The plug-in hybrid variant of the Starlight S is powered by SGMW's Lingxi powertrain consisting of a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine and a front electric motor, coupled with lithium iron phosphate battery packs branded as Shenlian battery. The maximum engine power is rated. Available battery capacities are 9.5 kWh and 20.5 kWh, with an electric range of and , respectively, and a combined range of. The battery electric variant is equipped with a front electric motor, matched with a 60 kWh LFP battery pack.

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