Wuling Hongguang#Third generation (2024)
{{Distinguish|Wuling Hongguang Mini EV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Wuling Hongguang
| image = Wuling Hongguang II IMG001.jpg
| manufacturer = SAIC-GM-Wuling
| production = 2010–present
| class = Compact MPV
| body_style = 5-door wagon
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
| caption = Second generation
}}{{Short description|Compact MPV}}
The Wuling Hongguang ({{zh|s=五菱宏光|p=Wǔlíng hóngguāng}}) is a compact MPV produced since September 2010 by SAIC-GM-Wuling. Between 2013 and 2017, it was marketed as the Chevrolet Enjoy in India by GM India.
{{clear}}
First generation (2010)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = Wuling Hongguang China 2012-04-15.jpg
| aka = Chevrolet Enjoy (India)
Wuling Hongguang S
Wuling Hongguang S Classic (2019–present)
Tianjin Qingyuan QY5020XYZBEVEZ (electric van)
| production = 2010–2013
2010–present (Hongguang S)
| assembly = China: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
India: Halol, Gujarat (GM India)
| designer =
| platform =
| related =
| layout = Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
| engine = {{unbulleted list |China: | 1.2 L LMH/LMU I4 (petrol) | 1.4 L LCU I4 (petrol) | 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol) |India: | 1.4 L S-TEC I4 (petrol) | 1.3 L S-TEC I4 (diesel)}}
| transmission = 5-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|2720|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1680|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1750|-|1770|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1130|-|1260|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp = us
| predecessor =
| successor =
| model_code = CN112
}}
The first generation Wuling Hongguang compact MPV was launched in 2010, and several variants have been launched using the same platform including the Wuling Hongguang S1, Wuling Hongguang S3, Wuling Rongguang, and Wuling Rongguang V. It was reported that the Hongguang was the best selling vehicle in China during the first four months of 2014.{{Cite news |title=Chinese Warm Up to Minivans |url=http://online.wsj.com/articles/minivan-sales-jump-in-china-1402402196 |access-date=2023-03-10 |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=10 June 2014 |language=en-US}}
In 2013, the Chevrolet Enjoy contained 80% Indian parts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/general-motors-achieves-80-localisation-in-sail/article64119190.ece|title=General Motors achieves 80% localisation in Sail|date=February 4, 2013|website=www.thehindubusinessline.com}}
=Wuling Hongguang S=
File:Wuling Hongguang S Shishi 01 2022-06-10.jpg
In August 2013, Wuling launched the Wuling Hongguang S, 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. The Hongguang S is available with the 1.2 litre LMU and later the LMH and 1.5 litre L2B engine paired to a 5 speed manual gearbox. Three trim levels were offered, which are 1.2 L manual
Basic, 1.5 L manual Basic and 1.5 L manual Standard. The Hongguang S is available with 5, 7 or 8 seater configurations. It is still available for purchase on the SAIC-GM-Wuling website as of 2019 as the Hongguang S Classic.{{cite web|url=https://www.sgmw.com.cn/hongguang_s.html#parameter|title=Wuling Hongguang S Classic specs}}
=Wuling Hongguang V=
File:Wuling Hongguang V China 2015-04-15.jpg
{{main article|Wuling Hongguang V}}
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.
{{clear left}}
= Safety =
The Indian-market Chevrolet Enjoy is notorious for its poor safety. With neither airbags nor an anti-lock braking system it received 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP in 2017, similar to how it fared in Latin NCAP 2013.{{cite web|url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/605dec513aa10c10eaa1692e/1616768082414/Chevrolet-Enjoy-NO-Airbags.pdf|title=CHEVROLET ENJOY - NO AIRBAGS| access-date=2023-09-15}}
{{clear}}
Second generation (2018)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2018 Wuling Hongguang S (front).jpg
| caption = Wuling Hongguang S II (China)
| aka = Wuling Hongguang S
| production = 2018–present
| assembly = Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
| designer =
| platform =
| related =
| layout = Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.5 L LAR I4
| 1.5 L LJ0 I4 turbo
}}
| transmission = 6-speed manual
5-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|2720|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4420|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1755|–|1770|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1215|-|1275|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp = us
| predecessor =
| successor =
| model_code = CN115
}}
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 discontinued
The second generation Hongguang uses the 1.5 litre L2B that is also found in the first generation Hongguang and uses a 5-speed manual gearbox like its predecessor. Three trim levels are available for the second generation Hongguang and are known as: Basic, Standard and Comfort.{{cite web|url=https://www.sgmw.com.cn/xinhongguang_s.html|title=Wuling Hongguang S II specifications}} Compared to its predecessor, the second generation Hongguang S is 20 millimetres longer, narrower and taller and has the same {{Convert|2720.|mm|in|abbr=unit}} wheelbase.File:2018 Wuling Hongguang S (rear).jpg{{Clear}}
Third generation (2024)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| production = 2024{{en dash}}present
| motor = 75 kW permanent magnet synchronous
| battery = {{ubl
| 8.6 kWh LFP Ningfu New Energy
| 32.6 kWh LFP Gotion
}}
| electric_range = {{ubl
| {{convert|50.|km|mi|abbr=on}} (EREV)
| {{convert|300.|km|mi|abbr=on}} (BEV)
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2850.|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4515|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1725|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1790.|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1215-1275|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
| Front engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
}}
| transmission = Single-speed gear reduction
| range = {{convert|1000|km|mi|abbr=on}} (EREV)
| drivetrain = Range extender series hybrid
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.5 L LBH I4
}}
| image = Wuling Hongguang EV 003.jpg
| alt = Third generation Wuling Hongguang EV front quarter view in white paint. It is parked in a parking lot rear-in outdoors on a sunny evening with trees in the background.
| caption = Third generation Wuling Hongguang EV
| powerout = {{convert|100.|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}}
}}{{Distinguish|Wuling Hongguang Mini EV}}
The third generation of the Hongguang was sold as the Hongguang NEV alongside the regular ICE-powered second generation model. It was initially launched as an electric vehicle only, with pre-orders opening on 6 September 2024 and deliveries beginning later that year. A cheaper range-extender variant was launched on 8 April 2025.{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Dong Yi |date=2025-03-25 |title=SGMW's Wuling Hongguang EREV with 1,000 km range opened pre-sale at 9,500 USD |url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/03/25/sgmws-wuling-hongguang-erev-with-1000-km-range-opened-pre-sale-at-9500-usd/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}
It is available as either a two-row five-seater or a three-row six-seater. It has slightly larger dimensions compared to the previous generation, with the wheelbase increased by {{Convert|10.|mm|in|abbr=unit}} to {{Convert|2850.|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, overall length increased by {{Convert|95|mm|in|abbr=unit}} to {{Convert|4515|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, width increased by {{Convert|40.|mm|in|abbr=unit}}, and height increased to {{Convert|1790.|mm|in|abbr=unit}}. 56% of its chassis is made from high-strength steel.
File:Wuling Hongguang EV 002.jpg
The dashboard has an analog instrument cluster supplemented by a small information display, a flat-bottom three-spoke steering wheel, a set of climate control knobs, a radio with a segmented LCD display, and rectangular air vents with chrome surrounds. An optional 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth capabilities and rearview camera is available to replace the radio. The center console features a rotary shifter, a manual handbrake, and two cupholders. It comes standard with power front windows, one USB port, and two speakers. Optional features include a remote key fob, one-touch power driver's window, power rear windows, power mirror adjustment, front passenger airbag, speed-sensing automatic door locks, rear HVAC vents, ultrasonic parking sensors, and a 12-volt power supply. The second row of the 5-seat version can be folded, while all three rows of the 6-seat version are folding, allowing for up to {{Convert|2.8|m3|cuft L|abbr=unit}} of cargo space. It is equipped with ABS and EBD as standard, and has an optional driver's airbag.{{Cite web |title=Starting at 68,800 RMB, the new Wuling Hongguang range-extended version is launched with fast charging as a standard feature. {{!}} BitAuto Australia |url=https://www.bitauto.com/au/news/100199565808.html |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=www.bitauto.com}}
= Powertrain =
The third generation Hongguang was initially only available with the BEV powertrain when it launched in late 2024, which was followed by a range-extender (EREV) version in April 2025.
== BEV ==
The Hongguang BEV has a single powertrain configuration: a single rear-wheel drive hairpin bar-wound motor outputting {{Convert|75|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|180.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque, with a top speed of {{Convert|135|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}}. Power is supplied by a 32.6{{Nbsp}}kWh LFP battery pack allowing for a {{Convert|300|km|mi|abbr=|adj=on}} CLTC range rating. It is capable of DC fast charging from 30{{En dash}}80% in 30 minutes, or AC charging from a standard wall outlet from 20{{En dash}}100% in 9.8 hours.
== EREV ==
The range-extender version consists of a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine outputting {{Convert|98|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|125|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque powering the same 75{{Nbsp}}kW rear motor as the EV version, for a top speed of {{Convert|135|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}}. It has a 8.5{{Nbsp}}kWh LFP battery pack, allowing for {{Convert|50.|km|mi|abbr=}} of electric range and a combined range of {{Convert|1000|km|mi|abbr=}}, and an NEDC rating of {{Convert|4.3|L/100km|mpgU.S.|abbr=unit}} when the battery is discharged. It is capable of DC fast charging from 30{{En dash}}80% in 30 minutes.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Na |date=2025-04-08 |title=售6.88万起！五菱宏光增程版上市！纯电续航50km/可选7座 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202504/1305173.html#pvareaid=102624 |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=www.autohome.com.cn}}{{clear}}
Other versions
= Wuling Hongguang S1 =
{{main article|Wuling Hongguang S1}}
The Wuling Hongguang S1 is an upmarket version of the Hongguang MPV line that was produced between 2015 and 2017 in China, and from 2017 to date in Indonesia as the Wuling Confero and Wuling Formo.
{{clear}}
= Wuling Hongguang S3 =
File:2020 Wuling Hongguang S3, front 8.3.23.jpg
{{main article|Wuling Hongguang S3}}
The Wuling Hongguang S3 is a crossover SUV based on the Hongguang MPV platform produced since 2017.{{clear}}
=Wuling Hongguang Plus=
File:2019 Wuling Hongguang Plus.jpg
{{main article|Wuling Hongguang Plus}}
A larger and more upmarket variant based on a different platform was revealed in 2019 called the Wuling Hongguang Plus, featuring different exterior and interior designs.
{{clear}}
References
{{reflist|2 | refs=
|url= http://www.topgear.com/india/chevrolet/review-chevrolet-enjoy/itemid-51
|title=BBC TopGear Magazine India Car-Reviews - Review: Chevrolet Enjoy
|author=Girish Karkera
|work=topgear.com
|date=April 2013
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
|url= http://chinaev.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/gm-china-aims-for-world-dominance-of-minivan-market-with-new-wuling-model/
|title=GM China aims for world dominance of minivan market with new Wuling model
|first=Alysha |last=Webb
|work=chinaev.wordpress.com ("Alysha Webb's ChinaEV Blog")
|date=14 August 2013
|quote=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.”
|access-date=8 October 2013}}
|url= http://media.gm.com/content/media/cn/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2013/Aug/0806_wuling.html
|title=SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Wuling Hong Guang S MPV
|date=6 August 2013 |type=Press release |work=media.gm.com
|access-date=8 October 2013}}
|url= http://media.gm.com/content/media/in/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/in/en/2013/May/0509_GM_India_Launches_Chevrolet_Enjoy_Premium_MPV.html
|title=GM India Launches Chevrolet Enjoy Premium MPV
|date=9 May 2013
|author=GM Media India
|work=media.gm.com
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
|url= http://media.gm.com/content/media/in/en/chevrolet/vehicles/enjoy/Enjoy.html
|title=GM India Launches Chevrolet Enjoy Premium MPV
|publisher=GM India
|work=media.gm.com
|year=2013
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
|url= http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Sept/0914_wuling.html
|title=SAIC-GM-Wuling Introduces Wuling Hong Guang
|date=14 September 2010|type=Press release|work=media.gm.com
|access-date=8 October 2013}}
|url= http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/08/saic-gm-wuling-launches-hong-guang-s-mpv-in-china/#comment-437812 |title=SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Hong Guang S MPV In China
|first=Alex |last=Luft
|work=gmauthority.com |publisher=GM Authority blog
|date=22 August 2013
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
|url= http://www.sgmw.com.cn/templates/T_CarShows_EN/index.aspx?nodeid=223&page=ContentPage&contentid=2578
|title=Wuling Hongguang - 五菱英文版
|year=2013
|work=sgmw.com.cn
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
|url= http://118.194.129.239/templates/T_NewsContent/index.aspx?nodeid=7&page=ContentPage&contentid=3467
|title=五菱宏光"变脸"雪佛兰Enjoy在印度上市 - 上汽通用五菱 |language=zh
|author=Wuling media
|type=Press release
|publisher=Wuling
|date=13 May 2013
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
|url= http://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/documents/CN/Vehicle_Spec/Wuling%20Hongguang_SPEC.pdf
|title=速，手动 Wuling Hongguang Specifications |language=zh, en
|publisher=SAIC-GM-Wuling
|work=media.gm.com
|date=8 May 2011
|access-date=29 September 2013}}
}}
External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://www.sgmw.com.cn/xinhongguang_s.html Official website]
{{SAIC-GM-Wuling}}{{Chevrolet vehicles}}
Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Category:Global NCAP small MPVs