The brand owned by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture has
revealed official teaser images of the concept version of the SUV, which will
be known as the Hong Guang X.
Comparing the teaser images with those
from the leaked presentation makes it pretty clear that we’re talking about the
same vehicle. Why the different names, then? Well, Wuling will probably name the
SUV Ursa in export markets, with the Hong Guang X nameplate reserved for the
domestic market.
Wuling does not reveal much about the Hong
Guang X, which is its first concept vehicle featuring the brand’s new silver
badge. The short press blurb talks about a “unique exterior complemented by a
space-maximizing interior, for a stylish and roomy ride”. The automaker adds
that the SUV “carries forward the brand’s bold contemporary three-dimensional
stereoscopic styling to cater to the preferences of the younger generation”.
Looking at the side view, the Wuling Hong
Guang X appears to have a rugged appearance with squared wheel arches featuring
plastic cladding, suicide doors, and a chunky body-colored C-pillar that stands
out because all the other pillars are painted black.
The front end features split LED
headlights with a slim bar at the top that communicates with the winged logo
and X-shaped DRLs further below. Out back, we can spot the vertical LED
taillights connected to one another by an illuminated strip that has the Wuling
badge at its center.
