Engineering:Wuling Starlight 560

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Short description: Compact crossover SUV
Not to be confused with Wuling Starlight, Wuling Starlight S, Wuling Starlight L, or Wuling Starlight 730.
Wuling Starlight 560
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called
  • Wuling Xingguang 560
  • Wuling Eksion (Indonesia, Moldova)[1]
  • MG Hector Tomahawk (India)
ProductionDecember 2025 – present (China)
April 2026 – present (Indonesia)
August 2026 – present (India)
Assembly
  • China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
  • Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (SGMW Motor Indonesia)
  • India: Halol, Gujarat (JSW MG Motor India)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (EV)
  • Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (PHEV)
PlatformTianyu D architecture
MG Adapt (India)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Power output
  • 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS)
  • 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (EV)
  • 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (EV)
  • 78 kW (105 hp; 106 PS) (PHEV, engine)
TransmissionE-CVT / Multi-mode DHT
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery
  • 60 kWh LFP (EV)
  • 69.2 kWh MAGIC Battery Pro LFP (EV)
  • 9.5 or 20.5 kWh MAGIC Battery Pro LFP (PHEV)
Range
  • 500–540 km (311–336 mi) (EV, CLTC)
  • 125 km (78 mi) (PHEV, CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length4,745 mm (186.8 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,770 mm (69.7 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,610–1,818 mm (63.4–71.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor

The Wuling Starlight 560 (Chinese: 五菱星光560; pinyin: Wǔlíng Xingguang 560) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) since 2025 under the Wuling brand.[2] It is available with three powertrain options: petrol engine, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (EV).[3]

Overview

The Wuling Starlight 560 was introduced during the 2025 ASEAN International Auto Show on 11 December 2025.[4] Available as a 5 and 7-seater,[5] the Starlight 560 is also available as a petrol version powered by a turbocharged engine delivering a maximum power output of 350kW, a plug-in hybrid variant combining 12L motor system while generating a 78 kW maximum power output, and a fully electric variant featuring an electric motor producing up to 96.4kW with a CLTC pure electric range of 450 to 500 kilometers.[6]

  • Wuling Starlight 560 (ICE)
    Wuling Starlight 560 (ICE)
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Wuling Starlight 560 (EV)
    Wuling Starlight 560 (EV)
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Overseas markets

Wuling Eksion

2026 Wuling Eksion EV (Indonesia)

The Starlight 560 was unveiled in Indonesia during the 2026 IIMS as the Wuling Eksion on 5 February 2026.[7] The Eksion was later launched on 22 April 2026, with two grades: CE and EX. Both grades are available with EV and PHEV powertrain options.[8]

MG Hector Tomahawk

MG will sell a rebadged variant of the Starlight 560 in India known as Hector Tomahawk with plug-in hybrid and battery electric powertrains. It was unveiled on 26 August 2026.[9][10][11][12]

In August 2026, JSW MG Motor India launched the Hector Tomahawk in EV and PHEV variants built on its ADAPT platform, offering up to 517 km of pure-electric range for the EV with 69.2 kWh battery and over 1,100 km of combined range for the PHEV with 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine combined with a 20.5kWh battery. [13]

Sales

Year China
EV PHEV Total
2025 69[14] 669[15] 738[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Debut at IIMS, Wuling Eksion Comes as an Electrified SUV with BEV and PHEV Options" (in en). https://voi.id/en/mobil/556458. 
  2. ↑ "Priced at 59,800-95,800 CNY, Wuling Starlight 560 Launches" (in en). https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/ev/priced-at-59800-95800-cny-wuling-starlight-560-launches-2013868778360508417. 
  3. ↑ "Bigger Than A Terrain, Less Than $9k. GM's New SUV Has Arrived" (in en). https://carbuzz.com/wuling-xingguang-560/. 
  4. ↑ "Wuling Starlight 560 Debuts at ASEAN Show with Three Powertrains" (in en). https://chinaevhome.com/2025/12/11/wuling-starlight-560-ice-phev-and-bev-in-onelineup/. 
  5. ↑ "Wuling Starlight 560 SUV enters market starting at 9,000 USD, available in ICE, PHEV, and BEV variants" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/16/wuling-starlight-560-suv-enters-market-starting-at-9000-usd-available-in-ice-phev-and-bev-variants/. 
  6. ↑ "首发权益价5.98万元起/提供多种动力 5座布局 星光560公众亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家" (in zh-CN). https://m.autohome.com.cn/news/202512/1311128.html?from=pc&platform-key=m#pvareaid=103453. 
  7. ↑ "Debut at IIMS, Wuling Eksion Comes as an Electrified SUV with BEV and PHEV Options" (in en). https://voi.id/en/mobil/556458. 
  8. ↑ "Wuling Eksion Hadir Versi EV dan PHEV, Ini Spesifikasi Lengkapnya" (in id). 2026-04-22. https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2026/04/22/185148215/wuling-eksion-hadir-versi-ev-dan-phev-ini-spesifikasi-lengkapnya?page=2. 
  9. ↑ Sur, Dipan (2026-07-13). "MG to showcase 'new energy vehicle' tech on July 16". https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mg-to-debut-plug-in-hybrid-suv-on-july-16-440037. 
  10. ↑ Pandya, Tirth (2026-07-10). "JSW MG’s Upcoming PHEV Could Be Called 'Hector Hawk', Here’s What We Know". https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/jsw-mgrsquos-upcoming-phev-could-be-called-lsquohector-hawkrsquo-herersquos-what-we-know-36293.htm. 
  11. ↑ Merchant, Akbar (2026-06-25). "JSW MG eyes plug-in hybrid play with new SUV". https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/jsw-mg-eyes-plug-in-hybrid-play-with-new-suv/4276425/. 
  12. ↑ Chatterjee, Somnath (2026-07-11). "MG Hector Hawk EV To Have More Than 500 Km Range But Will Also Have A PHEV Version". https://news.abplive.com/auto/mg-hector-hawk-ev-to-have-more-than-500-km-range-but-will-also-have-a-phev-version-1855803. 
  13. ↑ https://mynextcar.in/prices/MG/Hector_Tomahawk_EV
  14. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车纯电动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=48&saleType=2&flag=2025&energy=2. 
  15. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车插电混动终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=48&saleType=2&flag=2025&energy=3. 
  16. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年五菱汽车终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=48&saleType=2&flag=2025. 



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