Wuling Hongguang

Wuling Hongguang is a compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) produced since September 2010 by SAIC-GM-Wuling,[1][2] the joint venture of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co and GM China. Between 2013 and 2017 it was marketed as Chevrolet Enjoy in India by GM India[3][4][5]

First Generation

Wuling Hongguang
Wuling Hongguang I (China)
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called Chevrolet Enjoy (India)
Wuling Hongguang S
Production 2010–present
Model years 2010–present
Assembly Liuzhou, Guangxi, China (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
Halol, Gujarat, India (GM India)
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive[1][3][6]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,720 mm (107.1 in)[3][7]
Length 4,400 mm (173.2 in)
Width 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height 1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Curb weight 1,130–1,260 kg (2,491–2,778 lb)
Chronology
Successor Wuling Hongguang S
Wuling Hongguang rear

The first generation Wuling Hongguang or Wuling Hongguang S compact MPV was launched in 2010, and several variants have spawned using the same platform including the Wuling Hongguang S1, Wuling Hongguang S3, Wuling Rongguang, and Wuling Rongguang V. It was reported that the Hong Guang was the best selling vehicle in China during the first four months of 2014.[8]

Not to be confused with the Wuling Rongguang, whose English name looks similar.

Wuling Hongguang S

Wuling Hongguang S

In August 2013, Wuling launched the Wuling Hong Guang S,[9] presenting them not in centers like Shanghai or Beijing, but in the two second-tier cities Harbin in the North-East and Kunming in the South-Western province of Yunnan.[10][11] The Hongguang S is available with the 1.2 litre LMU and 1.5 litre L2B engine paired to a 5 speed manual gearbox.

Wuling Hongguang V

Wuling Hongguang V front
Wuling Hongguang V rear

A redesigned version of the van called Wuling Hongguang V was launched previously, and later was renamed to Wuling Rongguang V to be sold under the Wuling Rongguang series.


Second Generation

Wuling Hongguang S II
Wuling Hongguang S II (China)
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called Chevrolet Enjoy (India)
Wuling Hongguang S
Production 2018–present
Model years 2018–present
Assembly Liuzhou, Guangxi, China (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length 4,420 mm (174.0 in)
Width 1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Wuling Hongguang S (Second Generation) rear

The second generation Wuling Hongguang S was launched in 2018, and marketed as Xin Hongguang, meaning "New Hongguang". While the first generation Wuling Hongguang S was sold alongside as the Wuling Hongguang S Classic, the entry version of the Wuling Hongguang was simply cancelled.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Wuling Hongguang - 五菱英文版". sgmw.com.cn. 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "SAIC-GM-Wuling Introduces Wuling Hong Guang". media.gm.com (Press release). 2010-09-14. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "GM India Launches Chevrolet Enjoy Premium MPV". media.gm.com. GM India. 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  4. ↑ GM Media India (2013-05-09). "GM India Launches Chevrolet Enjoy Premium MPV". media.gm.com. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  5. ↑ Wuling media (2013-05-13). "五菱宏光"变脸"雪佛兰Enjoy在印度上市 - 上汽通用五菱" (Press release) (in Chinese). Wuling. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  6. ↑ Girish Karkera (April 2013). "BBC TopGear Magazine India Car-Reviews - Review: Chevrolet Enjoy". topgear.com. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "速，手动 Wuling Hongguang Specifications" (PDF). media.gm.com (in Chinese and English). SAIC-GM-Wuling. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  8. ↑ https://www.wsj.com/articles/minivan-sales-jump-in-china-1402402196 Chinese Warm Up to Minivans
  9. ↑ Luft, Alex (2013-08-22). "SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Hong Guang S MPV In China". gmauthority.com. GM Authority blog. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Wuling Hong Guang S MPV". media.gm.com (Press release). 2013-08-06. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  11. ↑ Webb, Alysha (2013-08-14). "GM China aims for world dominance of minivan market with new Wuling model". chinaev.wordpress.com ("Alysha Webb's ChinaEV Blog"). Retrieved 8 October 2013. The little seven-seater is squarely aimed at China’s burgeoning class of private businessmen who need a car they can use for the family and for business. Or as the Chinese press release says (they are always more fun than the English-language ones), change “help business, help family” to “help family, help business.”
  12. ↑ PTI (May 11, 2013). "Chevrolet Enjoy hits Indian roads; price starts at Rs 5.49L". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
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