The Wuling Hongguang (Chinese: 五菱宏光; pinyin: Wǔlíng hóngguāng) is a compact MPV produced since September 2010 by SAIC-GM-Wuling.[1][2] Between 2013 and 2017, it was marketed as the Chevrolet Enjoy in India by GM India.[3][4][5]
| Wuling Hongguang | |
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 Second generation | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
First generation (2010)
edit| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | 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) |
| 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 | 1,750–1,770 mm (68.9–69.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,130–1,260 kg (2,491–2,778 lb) |
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.[8]
In 2013, the Chevrolet Enjoy contained 80% Indian parts.[9]
Wuling Hongguang S
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In August 2013, Wuling launched the Wuling Hongguang S,[10] 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.[11][12] 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.[13]
Wuling Hongguang V
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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.
Safety
editThe 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.[14]
Second generation (2018)
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.jpg) Wuling Hongguang S II (China) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Wuling Hongguang S |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | Liuzhou, Guangxi, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L L2B I4 (petrol) 1.5 L LAR I4 (petrol) 1.5 L LJ0 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) (Hongguang S) |
| Length | 4,420 mm (174.0 in) (Hongguang S) |
| Width | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) (Hongguang S) |
| Height | 1,755–1,770 mm (69.1–69.7 in) (Hongguang S) |
| Curb weight | 1,215–1,275 kg (2,679–2,811 lb) (Hongguang S) |
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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.[15] Compared to its predecessor, the second generation Hongguang S is 20 millimetres longer, narrower and taller and has the same 2,720 mm wheelbase.
Other versions
editWuling Hongguang S1
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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.
Wuling Hongguang S3
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The Wuling Hongguang S3 is a crossover SUV based on the Hongguang MPV platform produced since 2017.
Wuling Hongguang Plus
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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.
References
edit- ^ a b "Wuling Hongguang - 五菱英文版". sgmw.com.cn. 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "SAIC-GM-Wuling Introduces Wuling Hong Guang". media.gm.com (Press release). 14 September 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ a b c "GM India Launches Chevrolet Enjoy Premium MPV". media.gm.com. GM India. 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ GM Media India (9 May 2013). "GM India Launches Chevrolet Enjoy Premium MPV". media.gm.com. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ Wuling media (13 May 2013). "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.
- ^ Girish Karkera (April 2013). "BBC TopGear Magazine India Car-Reviews - Review: Chevrolet Enjoy". topgear.com. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "速，手动 Wuling Hongguang Specifications" (PDF). media.gm.com (in Chinese and English). SAIC-GM-Wuling. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "Chinese Warm Up to Minivans". Wall Street Journal. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "General Motors achieves 80% localisation in Sail". www.thehindubusinessline.com. February 4, 2013.
- ^ "SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Wuling Hong Guang S MPV". media.gm.com (Press release). 6 August 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
- ^ Webb, Alysha (14 August 2013). "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."
- ^ "Wuling Hongguang S Classic specs".
- ^ "CHEVROLET ENJOY - NO AIRBAGS" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ^ "Wuling Hongguang S II specifications".
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