Wuling

Wuling

SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd.
🇨🇳 China

Chinese brand operated as a three-way joint venture between SAIC, General Motors, and Guangxi Automobile Group. Known for high-volume affordable vehicles. The Hongguang Mini EV became the best-selling EV in China in 2020–2021.

Wuling models

Engine
Body

Wuling models and prices

ModelPrice fromMarketBodyPowertrainStatus
Hongguang Mini¥44,800(~$6,700)ChinaSep 2026HatchbackEVOn Sale
Starlight L¥122,800(~$18,200)ChinaMay 2026SUVPHEVAnnounced

Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.

News about Wuling

GM extends SAIC deal, exports Buicks from China
GM extends SAIC deal, exports Buicks from China
7 Aug 2026
Wuling Starlight L: Six-Seat PHEV SUV from GM and SAIC's Joint Venture from $18,100
Wuling Starlight L: Six-Seat PHEV SUV from GM and SAIC's Joint Venture from $18,100
27 May 2026

Explainers

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Market Data

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About

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) was established in 2002 as a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors, and Guangxi Automobile Group (formerly Liuzhou Wuling). The partnership combines SAIC’s manufacturing scale, GM’s engineering resources, and Guangxi Automobile’s local distribution network.

Wuling built its reputation on practical, low-cost commercial vehicles and minivans sold primarily to rural and semi-urban Chinese buyers. The Wuling Sunshine minivan was one of China’s best-selling vehicles for over a decade.

The brand shifted toward passenger EVs with the Hongguang Mini EV in 2020: a four-seat city car priced from 28,800¥ (around $4,000). It became the best-selling EV in China for most of 2020 and 2021, outselling Tesla’s Model 3 at its peak.

More recently, Wuling has moved upmarket with the Starlight family of SUVs, targeting Chinese buyers who want PHEV range and seven-seat practicality without the price premium of brands like BYD Han or Li Auto.

Global website sgmw.com.cn

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Wuling?
Wuling is owned by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture.
What country are Wuling cars from?
Wuling is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Liuzhou.
When was Wuling founded?
Wuling was founded in 2002.
What kind of cars does Wuling make?
Wuling makes low-cost minivans, commercial vehicles and small EVs.
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