Wuling Hongguang

The Wuling Hongguang () 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.

First generation (2010)

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.

In 2013, the Chevrolet Enjoy contained 80% Indian parts.

Wuling Hongguang S

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.

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.

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.

Second generation (2018)

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. Compared to its predecessor, the second generation Hongguang S is 20 millimetres longer, narrower and taller and has the same wheelbase.

Third generation (2024)

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.

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 to , overall length increased by to , width increased by , and height increased to . 56% of its chassis is made from high-strength steel.

The exterior has several design changes, including a round front bumper with a lower air intake, which has a matrix mesh pattern grill that is closed off on EV models, a different headlight design, 14-inch steel wheels, different door panels, a rising beltline behind the C-pillar, and a squared-off rear with rectangular taillights. Wuling says that it has made 14 aerodynamic enhancements to reduce drag, resulting in a drag coefficient of 0.32C_d which is 15% lower than the previous generation. It is available in three paint colors: Polar White, Clear Sky Silver, and Tungsten Steel Grey.

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 of cargo space. It is equipped with ABS and EBD as standard, and has an optional driver's airbag.

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 and of torque, with a top speed of . Power is supplied by a 32.6kWh LFP battery pack allowing for a CLTC range rating. It is capable of DC fast charging from 3080% in 30 minutes, or AC charging from a standard wall outlet from 20100% in 9.8 hours.

EREV

The range-extender version consists of a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine outputting and of torque powering the same 75kW rear motor as the EV version, for a top speed of . It has a 8.5kWh LFP battery pack, allowing for of electric range and a combined range of , and an NEDC rating of when the battery is discharged. It is capable of DC fast charging from 3080% in 30 minutes.

Other versions

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.

Wuling Hongguang S3

The Wuling Hongguang S3 is a crossover SUV based on the Hongguang MPV platform produced since 2017.

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.

References

External links

Official website
{{Chevrolet vehicles

Hongguang
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Compact MPVs
Global NCAP small MPVs
Cars introduced in 2010
2010s cars
Cars of China