Engineering:Wuling Starlight 730
| Wuling Starlight 730 | |
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Wuling Starlight 730 (EV) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
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| Production | 2025–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size minivan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
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| Platform | Tianyu D architecture |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Transmission | E-CVT / Multi-mode DHT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,910 mm (114.6 in) |
| Length | 4,910 mm (193.3 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,610–1,818 mm (63.4–71.6 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Baojun 730 |
The Wuling Starlight 730 (Chinese: 五菱星光730; pinyin: Wǔlíng Xingguang 730) is a mid-size minivan manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) since 2025 under the Wuling brand. It is available with three powertrain options: petrol engine, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (EV). The model was unveiled in 25 June 2025.[2][3]
Overview
The Wuling Starlight 730 was introduced during the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show on 29 August 2025. The Starlight 730 is 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.[4]
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Wuling Starlight 730 (PHEV)
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Overseas markets
Brunei
The Darion was introduced in Brunei on 27 February 2026, with two variants: CE and EX, both variants are powered with the PHEV powertrain.[5]
China
The Xingguang 730 officially commenced pre-sales in China on 15 October 2025 and was launched on 14 November 2025. It is available with four variants: 1.5T 6MT Comfort, 1.5T CVT Elite, 125km Luxury (PHEV), and 500km Luxury (EV).[6][7]
Hong Kong
The Darion EV was introduced in Hong Kong during the IMXpo 2025 on 11 December 2025.[8] The Darion EV is imported from Indonesia for the Hong Kong market and became the first export country of the vehicle from Indonesia.[9]
Indonesia
The Wuling Starlight 730 was also introduced in Indonesia during the 2025 GIIAS in July 2025, initially as the Wuling Cortez Darion and later simply as the Wuling Darion in PHEV and EV variants.[10][11] According to SGMW Indonesia, the name Darion stands for Dari Indonesia (lit. From Indonesia) to signify that it is engineered, assembled, and first introduced in Indonesia.[12] The Cortez name which has been dropped was a nod to the mechanically unrelated Wuling Cortez.[13]
The Darion was launched in Indonesia on 5 November 2025, with two trim levels: CE and EX, both trim levels are each available with PHEV and EV powertrains.[11][14]
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Wuling Darion (EV)
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Wuling Darion (PHEV)
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Thailand
The Starlight Darion was launched in Thailand on 6 March 2026, with two variants: Comfort and Premium, both variants are powered with the EV powertrain.[15]
Sales
| Year | China | ||
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| EV | PHEV | Total | |
| 2025 | 5,002[16] | 7,562[17] | 12,564[18] |
References
- ↑ Salayakanond, Pholpat (2025-11-28). "เริ่มแล้ว Motor Expo 2025 โชว์นวัตกรรมยานยนต์ พร้อมโปรแรงส่งท้ายปี" (in en-US). https://autolifethailand.tv/grand-opening-motor-expo-2025/.
- ↑ Centeno, Deivis (2025-06-25). "GM's All-New 2026 Wuling Starlight 730 MPV Officially Debuts" (in en-US). https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/06/gms-all-new-2026-wuling-starlight-730-mpv-officially-debuts/.
- ↑ Chen, Dong Yi (2025-06-23). "SGMW's Wuling Xingguang 730 MPV will be available in BEV, ICE, and PHEV variants" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/23/sgmws-wuling-xingguang-730-mpv-will-be-available-in-bev-ice-and-phev-variants/.
- ↑ "Wuling Starlight 730 has been unveiled, featuring dual sliding doors and a plug-in hybrid electric system.". 2025-09-23. https://www.bitauto.com/en-de/news/1001100000000096719.html.
- ↑ "Power meets practicality" (in en). 28 February 2026. https://borneobulletin.com.bn/power-meets-practicality-2.
- ↑ Miao, Liu (2025-10-15). "China's most affordable MPV, SGMW's 7-seater Wuling Xingguang 730 started pre-sales at 10,800 USD" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2025/10/15/chinas-most-affordable-mpv-sgmws-7-seater-wuling-xingguang-730-started-pre-sales-at-10800-usd/.
- ↑ Miao, Liu (2025-11-14). "SGMW's Xingguang 730 launched: China's most affordable MPV offers multiple powertrains" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2025/11/14/sgmws-xingguang-730-launched-chinas-most-affordable-mpv-offers-multiple-powertrains/.
- ↑ "Hong Kong people are buying Wuling cars? Early bird price under HK$260,000" (in zh). 2026-01-05. https://www.bitauto.com/article/1003106505445/.
- ↑ "Ekspor Wuling Tumbuh Pesat di 2025, Empat Model Ini Paling Banyak Dikirim ke Luar Negeri" (in id). 2026-01-27. https://www.carmudi.co.id/journal/ekspor-wuling-tumbuh-pesat-di-2025-empat-model-ini-paling-banyak-dikirim-ke-luar-negeri/.
- ↑ "Wuling debuts Cortez DARION MPV in Indonesia". 2025-07-24. https://autonews.gasgoo.com/Detail2020.aspx?ClassId=2&ArticleId=70038306.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Anshori, Luthfi (2025-11-05). "Wuling Darion Meluncur di Indonesia: Ada EV dan PHEV, Harga Mulai Rp 356 Juta" (in id). https://oto.detik.com/mobil-listrik/d-8195049/wuling-darion-meluncur-di-indonesia-ada-ev-dan-phev-harga-mulai-rp-356-juta.
- ↑ "Asal Usul Nama Wuling Cortez Darion" (in id). 2025-11-06. https://www.cnnindonesia.com/otomotif/20251106153635-603-1292667/asal-usul-nama-wuling-cortez-darion.
- ↑ "Diambil dari Bahasa Yunani, Ini Arti Nama Cortez Darion yang Hadir di Indonesia" (in id). 2025-07-25. https://www.gridoto.com/read/224276991/diambil-dari-bahasa-yunani-ini-arti-nama-cortez-darion-yang-hadir-di-indonesia.
- ↑ "Mengupas Fitur dan Teknologi Wuling Cortez Darion" (in id). 2025-11-07. https://www.oto.com/artikel-feature-mobil/mengupas-fitur-dan-teknologi-wuling-cortez-darion.
- ↑ A, Moo Teerapat (2026-03-06). "Wuling Starlight Darion EV รถไฟฟ้า100% ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ : 799,000 - 859,000 บาท | MPV 7 ที่นั่ง ประตูสไลด์" (in th). https://autolifethailand.tv/official-price-wuling-starlight-darion-ev-thailand/.
- ↑ "【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.
- ↑ "【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.
- ↑ "【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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