The Great Wall Motor Company was founded in Baoding, China, in 1984 and has since grown to employ nearly 90,000 people (via Forbes). Great wall has several child brands, including Haval, which makes SUVs and crossovers for sale across Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Oceania. Another Great Wall brand is Ora, which produces retro-styled EVs like the Funky Cat, which is made in partnership with BMW and sold in China and Europe. Great Wall’s first pickup brand was Poer (pronounced “power,”) and GWM now offers the Poer Shanhai PHEV and the Wingle, which is available in variants labeled the Wingle 5 and Wingle 7. The Wingle 7 is sold in gas or diesel versions across Asia, Africa, and South America. It comes with a choice between a 2.4L I4 gas engine mated to a 5-speed manual or a 2L diesel motor with a 6-speed stick shift. The diesel motor produces 141 hp, and the slightly bigger gas engine makes 148 ponies.
Gas-powered models are available in 2- or 4-wheel drive, with Borg Warner providing the electronic 4WD system. The Wingle 7 has a 132-inch wheelbase, putting it squarely at the midpoint between the short and long bed versions of the Ford F-150 Lariat. Wingle buyers get standard leather seats, with a 6-way power adjust on the driver’s side. Safety and convenience features include a rear-view camera, dual airbags, and optional 6-speaker sound system with Bluetooth and USB interfaces.
