Engineering:Wuling Starlight 730

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Wuling Starlight 730
Wuling Starlight 730 (EV)
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called
  • Wuling Xingguang 730
  • Wuling Darion (Indonesia, Hong Kong)
  • Wuling Starlight EV (Thailand)[1]
Production2025–present
Assembly
  • China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
  • Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (SGMW Indonesia)
  • Thailand: Laem Chabang (EV Primus)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size minivan
Body style5-door minivan
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (EV)
  • Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (PHEV)
PlatformTianyu D architecture
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) (Darion 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 (Darion 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
Wheelbase2,910 mm (114.6 in)
Length4,910 mm (193.3 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
PredecessorBaojun 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]

Overseas markets

The Wuling Starlight 730 was also introduced in Indonesia initially as the Wuling Cortez Darion and later simply as the Wuling Darion in PHEV and EV variants.[5][6] 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.[7] The Cortez name which has been dropped was a nod to the mechanically unrelated Wuling Cortez.[8]

Indonesia

The Cortez 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 variants.[6][9]

Sales

Year China
EV PHEV Total
2025 5,002[10] 7,562[11] 12,564[12]

References

  1. Salayakanond, Pholpat (2025-11-28). "เริ่มแล้ว Motor Expo 2025 โชว์นวัตกรรมยานยนต์ พร้อมโปรแรงส่งท้ายปี" (in en-US). https://autolifethailand.tv/grand-opening-motor-expo-2025/. 
  2. Centeno, Deivis (2025-06-25). "GM's All-New 2026 Wuling Starlight 730 MPV Officialy Debuts" (in en-US). https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/06/gms-all-new-2026-wuling-starlight-730-mpv-officially-debuts/. 
  3. 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/. 
  4. "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. 
  5. "Wuling debuts Cortez DARION MPV in Indonesia". 2025-07-24. https://autonews.gasgoo.com/Detail2020.aspx?ClassId=2&ArticleId=70038306. 
  6. 6.0 6.1 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. 
  7. "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. 
  8. "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. 
  9. "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. 
  10. "【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. 
  11. "【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. 
  12. "【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.