The Wuling Hong Guang X concept has been officially unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show and it might just be one of the best-looking vehicles to come out of China for many years.
The Hong Guang X is the work of the SAIC, General Motors, and Wuling Motors joint venture which has primarily produced minivans and small cars. However, Wuling has plans to become a global brand and has reinvigorated their line of vehicles with the release of this rugged-looking concept that is a very close preview of what the production model will look like.
Wuling’s striking concept uses a ‘wing dynamic aesthetics’ design language and has an extremely muscular shape. At the front, the concept rocks a gloss black grille, an LED light bar and X-shaped daytime running lights, while the lower portion of the front fascia includes a black bumper.
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The vehicle’s eye-catching shape is particularly evident when it is viewed from the side. There are few, if any, curves across the concept’s exterior that’s dominated by straight lines and angular edges instead, as well as a set of squared black fender flares, black window surrounds, silver A-pillars, a red body-colored C-pillar, and a set of black wheels.
Rounding out the design is an upright rear-end with a spoiler stretching off the roof, an LED light bar, and taillights with the same X-shaped signature as the headlights.
We don’t have any images available of the Hong Guang X’s interior, but suspect it is still a work in progress. Nevertheless, we know it will be a seven-seater and can expect the interior to have a similar rugged appearance to the exterior.
According to Car News China, Wuling will probably show the production-ready version sometime next year.
Was the concept actually revealed at an auto show?
Yes, it was. While most, if not all, auto shows have been cancelled in the West, China went on with the 2020 Chengdu International Auto Show that runs from July 24 through August 2. On the show’s official web page, organizers stated that “visitors must wear masks, have their temperatures checked and show their health codes before entering the exhibition center” adding that they will be implementing “regular disinfection, safety inspections and monitor the number of visitors to ensure safety.”
