Wuling Hongguang S1 Explained

Wuling Hongguang S1 (CN113)
Manufacturer:SAIC-GM-Wuling
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Weight:1260–
Predecessor:Chevrolet Spin (Indonesia)
Successor:Wuling Hongguang S3 (China)
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The Wuling Hongguang 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

China

The Hongguang S1 was launched in China on 20 August 2015 with three trim levels (Standard, Comfort and Luxury)[1] 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.[2] Due to low sales, Hongguang S1 was discontinued around early 2017 and it was replaced by Hongguang S3.[3] [4]

Indonesia

In Indonesia, the Hongguang S1 is sold by SGMW Indonesia as the Wuling Confero,[5] [6] 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.[7] [8] [9] It has gray or brown coloured interior option.

The name "Confero" is derived from Latin word for "togetherness",[10] while "Formo" means "to form" in the same language.[11]

A new variant called Confero S ACT (Automatic Clutch Transmission) with Schaeffler-developed 6-speed semi-automatic transmission was introduced on 22 April 2019.[12] 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.[13] [14]

The Confero S received another changes on 10 March 2021.[15] 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).[16] Facelifted Confero with Formo's front grille and smoked headlights was announced on 3 June 2021.[17] 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.[18]

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.[19]

Overseas markets

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.[20]

Safety

MPV
Number of airbags0
ScoreRating
Overall36.94/100.00
Adult Occupant Protection14.64/36.00
Frontal Impact0.00/16.00
Side Impact14.64/16.00
Head Protection Technology0.00/4.00
Child Occupant Protection21.66/49.00
Frontal Impact10.12/16.00
Side Impact8.00/8.00
Safety Assist4.00/18.00
Effective Braking and Avoidance1.00/8.00
Seatbelt Reminders3.00/6.00
Blind Spot Technology0.00/2.00
Advanced SATs0.00/2.00

Sales

YearIndonesia
ConferoFormoFormo Max
2017[21] 4,958
201811,06283[22]
20199,137301[23]
20203,060388[24]
2021[25] 10,488999
2022[26] 10,8441,285
2023[27] 5,8877631,319

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Notes and References

  1. 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. 20 August 2015. 3 April 2021. Chinese. media.gm.com.
  2. 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. 20 April 2016. 3 April 2021. Chinese. media.gm.com.
  3. Web site: 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?. Chinese. share.wukongwenda.cn. 8 April 2021.
  4. News: 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?. 14 March 2021. 8 April 2021. Chinese. www.mdeditor.tw.
  5. Web site: Katana. Satria. 2017-05-22. Wuling Confero S, MPV Wuling Pertama di Indonesia. 2017-05-29. AutonetMagz :: Review Mobil dan Motor Baru Indonesia. id-ID.
  6. Web site: Muhammad Nayazri. Ghulam. 2017-05-22. Wuling Confero, "MPV Sejuta Umat" dari China. 2020-06-08. KOMPAS.com. id-ID.
  7. Web site: Dirgantoro. Danu P.. 2018-11-07. Wuling Formo Resmi Meluncur, Harga Mulai Dari RP 135 Jutaan. 2020-06-08. Oto Driver. id-ID.
  8. Web site: Katana. Satria. 2018-11-07. Blind Van Wuling Formo Dirilis, Harga Kayawan Rasa Juragan. 2020-06-08. AutonetMagz :: Review Mobil dan Motor Baru Indonesia. id-ID.
  9. Web site: Hafid. Muhammad. 2018-11-07. Wuling Formo Resmi Dijual, Mobil Niaga Pesaing Toyota Transmover. 2020-06-08. Oto. id-ID.
  10. Web site: 2017-05-23. Arti Nama Confero S Pada Mobil Pertama Wuling di Indonesia. 2020-06-08. Viva.co.id. id-ID.
  11. Web site: Anshori. Luthfi. 2018-11-07. Nama Mobil Wuling Formo, Artinya Apa?. 2020-06-08. detikOto. id-ID.
  12. News: Wuling Confero S ACT Resmi Dikenalkan, Harga Masih Rahasia. Wuling Confero S ACT is officially introduced, the price is still not revealed yet. Indonesian. Adi. Hidayat. 22 April 2019. 8 April 2021. Mobil123.
  13. Web site: Resmi meluncur, Ini Harga Wuling Cortez CT dan Confero S ACT di Makassar. Santo Sirait. Officially launched, This is the price of Wuling Cortez CT dan Confero S ACT in Makassar. Indonesian. 2 May 2019. 10 May 2021. Carmudi Indonesia.
  14. Web site: Mobil Ini Jadi Solusi Pecinta Transmisi Manual, tapi Anti Kaki Pegal (Video). Indonesian. 24 April 2019. 10 May 2021. Carmudi Indonesia.
  15. News: 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. Indonesian. Ruli. Kurniawan. Azwar Ferdian. 10 March 2021. 8 April 2021. otomotif.kompas.com.
  16. Web site: Wuling yang PALING MURAH, Sekarang Jadi Begini (Video). Indonesian. 10 March 2021. 10 May 2021. Carmudi Indonesia.
  17. Wuling Presents New Confero with PPnBM Incentives in June. 3 June 2021. 5 June 2021. wuling.id.
  18. Wuling Formo S is Officially Launched in Indonesia's Automotive Market. 22 October 2021. 26 October 2021. wuling.id.
  19. Web site: Arifin . Ridwan . 2023-01-05 . Wuling Formo Max Tantang Suzuki Carry Pick-up, Harga Rp 163-172 Jutaan . 2023-01-05 . detikoto . id-ID.
  20. Web site: 8 June 2024 . Value-for-money MPV now in Brunei . 8 June 2024 . Borneo Bulletin . en.
  21. Web site: 2017-Februari 2021, Penjualan Wuling Confero Tembus 28.832 Unit. Indonesian. Wawan Priyanto. 12 March 2021. Tempo.
  22. Web site: 2018 Wuling Mencatat Penjualan 17.020 Unit, Confero Terlaris. Indonesian. Wawan Priyanto. 22 January 2019. Tempo.
  23. Web site: Adu MPV Pekerja, Lebih Laris APV atau Formo?. Indonesian. Ekawan Raharja. 27 February 2020. Medcom.
  24. Web site: Jelang Empat Tahun Wuling di Indonesia, Bagaimana Nasibnya?. Indonesian. Muhammad Khadafi. 15 January 2021. Bisnis.
  25. Web site: Seberapa Laris Mobil Asal Tiongkok di 2021?. Indonesian. M. Adika Faris Ihsan. Aditya Maulana. 22 January 2022. Kompas.
  26. Web site: Penjualan Mobil Wuling Tahun 2022 Naik, Confero Series Terlaris, Air ev Pegang Pasar Mobil Listrik. Indonesian. Harun Rasyid. 18 January 2023. Grid Oto.
  27. Web site: Alvez, Mobil Wuling Terlaris di Indonesia 2023. Indonesian. Nabilah. Muhamad. 16 January 2024. Databoks.

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