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]

Gonow Xinglang
Gonow Xinglang facelift
Overview
ManufacturerGAC
Also calledGonow Starry[1]
Production2013—2016
Model years2014—2016
Body and chassis
ClassMulti Purpose Vehicle/Leisure activity vehicle (M)
Body style5-door minivan
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive layout
Powertrain
Enginepetrol
1.3 LI4
petrol
1.5 LI4
Transmission5-Speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase107 in (2,730 mm)
Length173 in (4,405 mm)
Width67 in (1,705 mm)
Height72 in (1,835 mm)

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

History

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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

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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.

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See also

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Chinese-made NV200 clones
  • Refine M3 - Second Chinese-made NV200 clone in 2014.
  • BYD M3 DM - Third Chinese-made NV200 clone in 2014.
Original Japanese-made van

References

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  1. ^ a b ""STARRY"——GAC GONOW COMPACT MPV LAUNCHING CEREMONY - Welcome GAC GONOW AUTO CO.,LTD". global.gacgonow.com.cn. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Gonow is doing the Nissan NV200 with new Xinglang MPV in China". 21 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Patent Applied: Guangzhou Auto Gonow van". 10 November 2011.
  4. ^ "广汽吉奥Ga6440原型车曝光 仿日产Nv200-搜狐汽车".
  5. ^ "Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Gonow GA6440 testing in China - CarNewsChina.com". April 2013.
  6. ^ "China Auto Web".
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