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Great Wall Voleex C50 1.5 (133 Hp)
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Great Wall Voleex:
The Great Wall Voleex C30 is a subcompact car manufactured by the Chinese company Great Wall Motors from 2010 to 2016. It has only been produced as a four-door sedan.
In China, the Voleex C30 is available with a 1. 5 L petrol engine which produces 77 kW and 138 N⋅m of torque and mated either to a 5-speed manual or CVT. An EV version was available for the 2017 model year.
Great Wall announced that 100,000 units had been produced by March 2011, only ten months after production had started. The Voleex C30 was awarded the title of "2010 CCTV Compact Passenger Car of the Year in China"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
C50 Overview:
Great Wall Voleex (C50). With 188 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1255 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 (133 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.5L turbocharged engine provides a respectable 133 Hp and 188 Nm of torque, offering adequate acceleration and flexibility for daily driving. The low-end torque delivery from the turbocharger makes it feel responsive in city traffic, though it's not built for high-performance thrills.
Fuel Economy
While specific fuel consumption figures are not provided, the combination of a modern 1.5L turbocharged engine and a 5-speed manual transmission suggests reasonable fuel economy for its class. It should offer a decent balance between power and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Competitive pricing and strong value proposition
- • Modern turbocharged engine for its segment
- • Spacious interior and comfortable ride for its class
- • Decent standard features for the price
Cons:
- • Brand perception and resale value concerns in some markets
- • Interior material quality can feel budget-oriented
- • Lack of advanced safety features compared to European rivals
- • Limited availability and after-sales support outside specific markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C20R: 2010 - 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Great Wall |
| Model: | Voleex |
| Generation: | C50 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (133 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 88.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 188 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 149.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1255 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4650 mm mm [760mm more] |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [272mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [240mm more] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 91V |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Great Wall Voleex, what would it be?