Wuling Starlight 730

Wuling Starlight 730
Wuling Starlight 730
	Wuling Starlight 730 (EV)
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM-Wuling
Model code	F520M
Also called	Wuling Xingguang 730; Wuling Darion (Indonesia, Hong Kong); Wuling Starlight EV (Thailand);
Production	2025–present
Assembly	China: Liuzhou, Guangxi; Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (SGMW Indonesia); Thailand: Laem Chabang (EV Primus);
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size minivan
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (EV); Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive (PHEV);
Platform	Tianyu D architecture
Related	Wuling Starlight 560; Wuling Starlight S; Wuling Starlight; Baojun Yunhai;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.5 L LC4 I4 turbo; Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 1.5 L LBG I4;
Electric motor	Permanent 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);
Transmission	E-CVT / Multi-mode DHT
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-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
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)
Curb weight	1,610–1,818 mm (63.4–71.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Baojun 730

Mid-size minivan

Motor vehicle

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]

Rear view
Wuling Starlight 730 (PHEV)
Rear view

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]

Wuling Darion (EV)
Wuling Darion (PHEV)
Rear view

References

^ Salayakanond, Pholpat (2025-11-28). "เริ่มแล้ว Motor Expo 2025 โชว์นวัตกรรมยานยนต์ พร้อมโปรแรงส่งท้ายปี". Autolifethailand.tv. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
^ Centeno, Deivis (2025-06-25). "GM's All-New 2026 Wuling Starlight 730 MPV Officialy Debuts". Retrieved 2025-08-02.
^ Chen, Dong Yi (2025-06-23). "SGMW's Wuling Xingguang 730 MPV will be available in BEV, ICE, and PHEV variants". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
^ "Wuling Starlight 730 has been unveiled, featuring dual sliding doors and a plug-in hybrid electric system". BitAuto. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
^ "Wuling debuts Cortez DARION MPV in Indonesia". Gasgoo. 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
^ a b Anshori, Luthfi (2025-11-05). "Wuling Darion Meluncur di Indonesia: Ada EV dan PHEV, Harga Mulai Rp 356 Juta" [Wuling Darion Launches in Indonesia: EV and PHEV Available, Prices Starting at IDR 356 Million]. Detik (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-05.
^ "Asal Usul Nama Wuling Cortez Darion" [Origin of the name Wuling Cortez Darion]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
^ "Diambil dari Bahasa Yunani, Ini Arti Nama Cortez Darion yang Hadir di Indonesia" [Taken from Greek, this is the meaning of the name Cortez Darion which is present in Indonesia.]. Gridoto (in Indonesian). 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
^ "Mengupas Fitur dan Teknologi Wuling Cortez Darion" [Uncovering the Features and Technology of the Wuling Cortez Darion]. Oto (in Indonesian). 2025-11-07. Retrieved 2025-12-12.

[1] Salayakanond, Pholpat (2025-11-28). "เริ่มแล้ว Motor Expo 2025 โชว์นวัตกรรมยานยนต์ พร้อมโปรแรงส่งท้ายปี". Autolifethailand.tv. Retrieved 2025-11-30.

[2] Centeno, Deivis (2025-06-25). "GM's All-New 2026 Wuling Starlight 730 MPV Officialy Debuts". Retrieved 2025-08-02.

[3] Chen, Dong Yi (2025-06-23). "SGMW's Wuling Xingguang 730 MPV will be available in BEV, ICE, and PHEV variants". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-08-02.

[4] "Wuling Starlight 730 has been unveiled, featuring dual sliding doors and a plug-in hybrid electric system". BitAuto. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-11-18.

[5] "Wuling debuts Cortez DARION MPV in Indonesia". Gasgoo. 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2025-08-02.

[:0-6] Anshori, Luthfi (2025-11-05). "Wuling Darion Meluncur di Indonesia: Ada EV dan PHEV, Harga Mulai Rp 356 Juta" [Wuling Darion Launches in Indonesia: EV and PHEV Available, Prices Starting at IDR 356 Million]. Detik (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-11-05.

[7] "Asal Usul Nama Wuling Cortez Darion" [Origin of the name Wuling Cortez Darion]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

[8] "Diambil dari Bahasa Yunani, Ini Arti Nama Cortez Darion yang Hadir di Indonesia" [Taken from Greek, this is the meaning of the name Cortez Darion which is present in Indonesia.]. Gridoto (in Indonesian). 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

[9] "Mengupas Fitur dan Teknologi Wuling Cortez Darion" [Uncovering the Features and Technology of the Wuling Cortez Darion]. Oto (in Indonesian). 2025-11-07. Retrieved 2025-12-12.