Wuling Hongguang S1
Wuling Hongguang S1 (CN113) | |
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2015 Wuling Hongguang S1 (China) | |
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Manufacturer | SAIC-GM-Wuling |
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Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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Kerb weight | 1,260–1,320 kg (2,778–2,910 lb) |
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Predecessor | Chevrolet Spin (Indonesia) |
Successor | Wuling Hongguang S3 (China) |
The Wuling Hongguang S1 (Chinese: 五菱宏光S1) is a compact MPV manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling between 2015 and 2017 in China, and since 2017 in Indonesia as the Wuling Confero. A commercial van version was introduced in Indonesia in 2018 as the Wuling Formo and Wuling Formo S for the passenger variant, while a 2-door pickup version was introduced in Indonesia in 2023 as the Wuling Formo Max.
Overview
[edit]China
[edit]The Hongguang S1 was launched in China on 20 August 2015 with three trim levels (Standard, Comfort and Luxury)[3] and positioned above the Hongguang and Hongguang S MPVs. On 20 April 2016, a new trim level with different exterior design was launched as Hongguang S1 Exclusive and based on the Luxury trim.[4] Due to low sales, Hongguang S1 was discontinued around early 2017 and it was replaced by Hongguang S3.[5][6]
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Rear view
Indonesia
[edit]In Indonesia, the Hongguang S1 is sold by SGMW Indonesia as the Wuling Confero,[7][8] where it was launched to the public on 2 August 2017. Two variants were launched; Confero that based on the pre-2016 Chinese market Hongguang S1 and Confero S that based on the Hongguang S1 Exclusive. The Confero has gray coloured interior while Confero S has more luxurious dual tone beige-black coloured interior.
A commercial van variant based on Confero with 1.2-litre petrol engine called Wuling Formo, which is available in panel/blind van and 8-seater passenger van/wagon ("minibus"), was launched on 7 November 2018.[9][10][11] It has gray or brown coloured interior option.
The name "Confero" is derived from Latin word for "togetherness",[12] while "Formo" means "to form" in the same language.[13]
A new variant called Confero S ACT (Automatic Clutch Transmission) with Schaeffler-developed 6-speed semi-automatic transmission was introduced on 22 April 2019.[14] Minor changes also appeared for all Confero S variants, such as brand new black coloured interior, day/night view center mirror, driver seat high adjuster, emergency stop signal and electric retract mirrors, also the deletion of rear fog lights and HDMI port.[15][16]
The Confero S received another changes on 10 March 2021.[17] The changes including new sporty front-end design and also the deletion of engine cover (except for ACT trim), headlamps leveling, analog clock (except for L and ACT trims), third row USB port and variable valve timing (except for ACT trim).[18] Facelifted Confero with Formo's front grille and smoked headlights was announced on 3 June 2021.[19] On 22 October 2021, passenger variant of Formo also received the same facelift treatment as Confero. This model is renamed to Formo S and also available as 5-seater variant.[20]
In January 2023, the model gained a pickup body style called the Wuling Formo Max. It is powered by the 1.5-litre engine from the Confero.[21]
Overseas markets
[edit]The Wuling Confero S in facelifted form has been launched in Brunei on 7 June 2024. Imported from Indonesia, it is offered only in C Lux with 8-seater variant and 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[22]
Gallery
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2019 Wuling Confero (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
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2019 Wuling Confero (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
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2017 Wuling Confero S L (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
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2017 Wuling Confero S L (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
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2019 Wuling Formo Blind Van (Indonesia)
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2019 Wuling Formo Blind Van (Indonesia)
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2021 Wuling Confero (facelift; Indonesia)
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2022 Wuling Confero S L (facelift; Indonesia)
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2022 Wuling Formo S (facelift, Indonesia)
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2023 Wuling Formo Max (Indonesia)
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Interior (Formo)
Safety
[edit]Vehicle Category | MPV | |
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Number of airbags | 0 | |
Score | Rating | |
Overall | 36.94/100.00 | |
Adult Occupant Protection | 14.64/36.00 | |
Frontal Impact | 0.00/16.00 | |
Side Impact | 14.64/16.00 | |
Head Protection Technology | 0.00/4.00 | |
Child Occupant Protection | 21.66/49.00 | |
Frontal Impact | 10.12/16.00 | |
Side Impact | 8.00/8.00 | |
Safety Assist | 4.00/18.00 | |
Effective Braking and Avoidance | 1.00/8.00 | |
Seatbelt Reminders | 3.00/6.00 | |
Blind Spot Technology | 0.00/2.00 | |
Advanced SATs | 0.00/2.00 |
Sales
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Confero | Formo | Formo Max | |
2017[24] | 4,958 | ||
2018 | 11,062[24] | 83[25] | |
2019 | 9,137[24] | 301[26] | |
2020 | 3,060[24] | 388[27] | |
2021[28] | 10,488 | 999 | |
2022[29] | 10,844 | 1,285 | |
2023[30] | 5,887 | 763 | 1,319 |
References
[edit]- ^ "A00201904290". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual (in Indonesian). 23 September 2019.
- ^ "A00201904291". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual (in Indonesian). 23 September 2019.
- ^ "第三代宏光"重磅上市 五菱宏光S1售价6.08-6.98万" [The third generation of Hongguang "Wuling Hongguang S1" is launched to the market, priced at 60.800-69.800 Yuan]. media.gm.com (Press release) (in Chinese). 20 August 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "加量不加价 宏光S1尊享型仅售6.98万" [No increase in price, Hongguang S1 Exclusive type for sell only 69.800 Yuan]. media.gm.com (Press release) (in Chinese). 20 April 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "为什么有的地方五菱宏光s1停产了而且还没有货?难道连库存也没有了吗?" [Why is Wuling Hongguang S1 discontinued in some places and there is still no stock?]. share.wukongwenda.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "新车|新款五菱宏光S1东南亚上市,可选8座版,比国内贵两万?" [New car: The new Wuling Hongguang S1 is launched in Southeast Asia, with an 8-seater version, which is 20,000 Yuan more expensive than the domestic one?]. www.mdeditor.tw (in Chinese). 14 March 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
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- ^ Dirgantoro, Danu P. (7 November 2018). "Wuling Formo Resmi Meluncur, Harga Mulai Dari RP 135 Jutaan". Oto Driver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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- ^ Hafid, Muhammad (7 November 2018). "Wuling Formo Resmi Dijual, Mobil Niaga Pesaing Toyota Transmover". Oto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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- ^ Anshori, Luthfi (7 November 2018). "Nama Mobil Wuling Formo, Artinya Apa?". detikOto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Hidayat, Adi (22 April 2019). "Wuling Confero S ACT Resmi Dikenalkan, Harga Masih Rahasia" [Wuling Confero S ACT is officially introduced, the price is still not revealed yet]. Mobil123 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Santo Sirait (2 May 2019). "Resmi meluncur, Ini Harga Wuling Cortez CT dan Confero S ACT di Makassar" [Officially launched, This is the price of Wuling Cortez CT dan Confero S ACT in Makassar]. Carmudi Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Mobil Ini Jadi Solusi Pecinta Transmisi Manual, tapi Anti Kaki Pegal (Video)". Carmudi Indonesia (in Indonesian). 24 April 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ Kurniawan, Ruli (10 March 2021). Azwar Ferdian (ed.). "Wuling Confero Facelift Resmi Hadir di Indonesia, Harga Rp 169,8 Juta" [Facelifted Wuling Confero officially launched in Indonesia, Priced at Rp 169.8 million]. otomotif.kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Wuling yang PALING MURAH, Sekarang Jadi Begini (Video)". Carmudi Indonesia (in Indonesian). 10 March 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Wuling Presents New Confero with PPnBM Incentives in June". wuling.id (Press release). 3 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "Wuling Formo S is Officially Launched in Indonesia's Automotive Market". wuling.id (Press release). 22 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ Arifin, Ridwan (5 January 2023). "Wuling Formo Max Tantang Suzuki Carry Pick-up, Harga Rp 163-172 Jutaan". detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 January 2023.
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