On September 23, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially opened pre-orders for its brand-new MPV model—the Wuling Xingguang 730.
Vehicle Platform & Positioning
The Xingguang 730 is developed on Wuling’s new energy platform and fully incorporates the brand’s “Tian·Ling·Shen” technology suite. It is positioned as a mid-size MPV, offering three powertrain options: gasoline, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and pure electric. At this stage, only reservations are open; no pre-sale prices have been announced. The expected pricing range is between ¥80,000–¥150,000 (≈ $11,000–$21,000 USD).
Launch & Availability
Name revealed: June 23, 2025.
Debut: 2025 Chengdu Auto Show.
Market release: Expected in Q4 2025.
Distribution: First batch of vehicles will reach 220 cities nationwide.
Exterior Design
Front Fascia: Split-headlight design, with two variations depending on powertrain:
Gasoline/PHEV: Large black air intake grille for a sporty look.
EV: Closed front design with vent-like styling, emphasizing simplicity.
Lighting: Standard parallelogram headlights with dual LED daytime running light strips.
Body Side: Long profile, floating-roof effect from continuous window line, hidden D-pillar, sliding side doors, and 17-inch dual-design alloy wheels.
Rear: Simple design echoing the front, parallelogram LED taillights with high nighttime recognition, roof spoiler, sculpted tailgate, and black cladding on the rear bumper for added ruggedness.
Color Options: Smoke Gray, Silver Frost White, Obsidian Black, and Twilight Purple, using BASF 2K clear coat with an 8-layer finish.
Dimensions: 4910 × 1850 × 1770 mm (L×W×H), wheelbase 2910 mm, configured as a 7-seater MPV.
Interior & Comfort
Design: Modern NEV-style layout with walnut brown and warm sand brown dual-tone interior, wrapped in soft-touch materials for premium feel.
Dashboard: 12.8-inch central touchscreen, full digital cockpit, physical buttons retained for key functions.
Storage: 25 clever storage compartments.
Seats: 2+2+3 layout.
Front seats: Can recline flat to create a “lie-flat” mode.
Second row: Large recline angle, dual armrests.
Third row: 40/60 split-fold, backrest recline up to 127°.
Powertrains
1.5T Gasoline: Engine code LC4, max power 130 kW.
1.5L PHEV: Max engine power 78 kW.
EV: Single motor, max power 100 kW.
Battery options: 54.5 kWh / 60 kWh.
CLTC range: 450 km / 500 km.
Competitive Landscape
Currently, Wuling’s MPV lineup includes the Jiachen, Hongguang PLUS, Kaijie, Zhengcheng, and Zhengcheng EV. With the Xingguang 730 entering the market, it is expected to compete directly with models such as the BYD Song MAX and Trumpchi M6 in the affordable large-MPV segment.
