Today, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially announced the pre-sale of the first dual-power sedan, Wuling Xingguang EV, based on the global leading electric intelligent architecture – Tianyu Architecture D Platform. The new car offers two versions, 410 Standard Edition and 510 Advanced Edition, with pre-sale prices of 109,800 yuan (15170$) and 119,800 yuan (16550$) respectively. The new car will be officially launched at the Beijing Auto Show on April 25. From now until the launch on April 25, customers who pre-order through the Wuling Auto APP and take delivery before May 31, 2024, can enjoy the “Xingguang 7 Gifts”, including a generous trade-in subsidy of 3,000 yuan (410$), 24-month 0% interest financing with up to 5,000 yuan (690$) financial subsidy, complimentary first-year compulsory insurance, lifetime warranty for the first non-commercial owner, a 7kW charging pile, 3M custom sun film, and 3 years of free smart car machine data for the 510 Advanced Edition.
Since its launch in December 2023, the Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid version has accumulated sales of up to 50,888 units. The new car is built on the Tianyu Architecture D platform, focusing on being a “all-scenario family car”, with size ranging from 4600mm to 5000mm, compatible with various power units such as pure electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and extended range.
The Wuling Rongguang pure electric version continues the “star wing aesthetic” design language, with a closed front face design and split daytime running lights, giving the vehicle a wider visual appearance and a stronger presence. The front face adopts a low and aggressive posture, complemented by a sleek back design, showcasing a youthful and fashionable look; adorned with 18-inch star swirl wheels, the overall vehicle design brings an excellent aerodynamic performance with a drag coefficient as low as 0.228Cd, increasing the range by 56 kilometers.
In the rear of the car, all models come with LED automatic headlights combined with unique high beam assist and steering assist functions. The light width spans 6 lanes, with a distance greater than 170m. Compared to its peers, the brightness of the high beam has increased by 15%. When turning, the cornering lights automatically turn on, doubling the width of the illumination. It is worth noting that the new car’s rear end adopts a new design and the taillights have been elongated, echoing the daytime running lights in the front.
The new car offers four attractive colors for users to choose from: Star Flame Red, Star Sand Gray, Star Glitter Gold, and Star Curtain Black.
The Wuling Rongguang electric version offers two color options for the interior: mysterious black and light sand. The vehicle measures 4835*1860*1515mm, with a wheelbase of 2800mm. It has 14 storage spaces and a 540L spacious trunk that can fit 2 24-inch and 4 20-inch suitcases easily.
In terms of materials, the new car is equipped with supportive wrap-around comfort seats, using dual-density foam technology to separate foam soft zones and hard zones, with a recessed head and neck area for embedded support, and comprehensive ergonomic design. In addition, it is equipped with the largest 15.6-inch central control screen and 8.8-inch ultra-clear digital LED instrument screen in its class, allowing access to rich social entertainment software such as iQiyi and QQ Music; also providing thoughtful features such as 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, front and rear USB ports with a maximum power of 20W, rear 6 air vents, ISOFIX child safety seat interface, and more.