Shanghai (ZXZC)- The Wuling Asta ( named "Xingchen" in Chinese), the first strategic SUV model bearing Wuling brand's global silver badge, will hit the market on September 16, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced on Monday via its WeChat account.

Unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2021, the new model is Wuling brand's second new-era model after the Victory. It is likely to be priced between 80,000 yuan ($12,390) and 100,000 yuan ($15,490), according to a local media outlet.

Positioned as a compact SUV, the Asta measures 4,594mm long, 1,820mm wide, and 1,740mm tall, and has a wheelbase spanning 2,750mm.

Wuling Asta; photo credit: SGMW

Following the design of the Victory MPV, the Asta features a trapezoidal grille with a wing motif and boomerang-shaped LED headlights. Like the Victory, the SUV model also carries a silver corporate logo for Wuling's global model range. At the rear, a light strip runs across the vehicle's width with the lettering “WULING” in the middle.

Wuling Asta; photo credit: SGMW

As for the interior, the Asta has a modern and minimalist two-tone cabin. The 10.25-inch “floating” display at the center console adds more technology sense for the vehicle. With a spacious cabin, the SUV is designed to provide a comfortable ride for people of different heights in each of the five seats.

Powering the SUV is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that is good for 108kW, mated to a CVT. The automaker said it is able to zip from 0-100km/h within 10.6 second.