On October 16, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) launched a new
vehicle of the Hongguang series, Wuling Hongguang PLUS. As the latest model of
the family series, Wuling Hongguang PLUS is based on the new development of
SAIC-GM-Wuling CN150 front-mounted rear wheel drive platform. Therefore, we can see that Wuling Hongguang PLUS
has made many changes in terms of design, configuration and power, it has a
total of four models, the guide price is 65,900-79,800 yuan (US$ 9821 –
US$ 11,239) in Chinese market.
Compared with the current models, the overall design
of Wuling Hongguang PLUS has changed a lot. The overall body of the new car is
more square, the official describes it as “parallel rectangle/simple and
tough”, the large front grille is paired with a large number of horizontal
lines to create a rich layering of the entire front face.
On the side of the body, Wuling Hongguang PLUS uses
a combination of parallel lines, the upper and lower waist lines echo each
other. In the tail, it continues the simple and tough design style of the
Wuling series. Small tails, black trim strips and unique taillights combine
together. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the Wuling Hongguang PLUS is
equipped with a 16-inch aluminum alloy wheel.
In addition to the appearance upgrade, Wuling
Hongguang PLUS is also younger in the interior, it features a modern design as
a whole which is also integrated with many simple elements, the center console
is also equipped with an 8-inch touch screen to provide a series of ecological
applications such as voice navigation, music, and driving assistance.
In terms of configuration, the new Wuling Hongguang
PLUS comes standard with ABS, EBD, tire pressure monitoring, and remote control
keys. The high-trim models are also equipped with front fog lights, reversing
radar and reversing images, front and rear disc brakes, and front double
airbags.
In addition, the power system is also the highlight
of the new car. The Wuling Hongguang PLUS adopts a front-mounted rear drive
layout. It is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine and matched with a 6MT
manual gearbox, the maximum power is 144 hp and the maximum torque is
250 Nm.
As the longest, widest and largest version of the
current Wuling family, the length, width and height of Wuling Hongguang PLUS
are 4720 x 1840 x 1810 mm, and the wheelbase is also 2800 mm. The new car offers
both “2+2+3” and “2+3+3” seat layouts, it will also be available in five-seat
version.
As a star model of the Wuling brand, the Wuling
Hongguang series has been sold worldwide since its launch in 2010. It won the
trust of 4.56 million owners. With the launch of Wuling Hongguang PLUS, the
Hongguang family’s product line will be further enriched to fully meet the
ever-evolving needs of consumers.