BEIJING Great Wall Motor, the pickup and SUV specialist based in northern China, has produced some wacky designs with some wacky names none more so than the idiosyncratic Gwkulla, on display at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.
The introduction of the tiny, battery-powered two-seater, however, suggests an intriguing direction for the company, which is in the process of a major expansion of its production capacity in Baoding.
The Kulla ("wizard") features an advanced lithium-ion battery pack and a 48v DC motor that produces 67 horsepower. On a single charge, the car has a range of up to 112 miles and can be quick-charged to 70 percent of capacity in 10 minutes, according to the company. A full charge takes five to six hours.
The Kulla measures less than 120 inches long and weighs a mere 1,100 pounds.
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