Wuling Hongguang S1

Not to be confused with Wuling Hongguang, Wuling Hongguang S3, or Wuling Rongguang.

Wuling Hongguang S1 (CN113)
2015 Wuling Hongguang S1 (China)
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC-GM-Wuling
Also called
  • Wuling Confero (Indonesia)
  • Wuling Formo (van/panel van, Indonesia)
  • Wuling Formo Max (pickup, Indonesia)
Production
  • 2015–2017 (China)
  • 2017–present (Indonesia)
Assembly
Designer
  • Chen Ming, Dong Xinwen and Zhang Wenjun[1]
  • Huang Hai, Lin Wen and Xie Ying (interior)[2]
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 1.2 L: 77.5 PS (57 kW) & 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.5 L: 98 PS (72 kW) & 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft)
  • 1.5 L DVVT: 107 PS (79 kW) & 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
  • 3,160 mm (124.4 in) (Formo Max)
Length
  • 4,493–4,530 mm (176.9–178.3 in)
  • 5,135 mm (202.2 in) (Formo Max)
Width
  • 1,691 mm (66.6 in)
  • 1,725 mm (67.9 in) (Formo Max)
Height
  • 1,715–1,730 mm (67.5–68.1 in)
  • 1,740 mm (68.5 in) (Formo Max)
Kerb weight1,260–1,320 kg (2,778–2,910 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Spin (Indonesia)
SuccessorWuling 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

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China

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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]

  • Rear view
    Rear view

Indonesia

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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

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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]

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  • 2019 Wuling Confero (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
    2019 Wuling Confero (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
  • 2019 Wuling Confero (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
    2019 Wuling Confero (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
  • 2017 Wuling Confero S L (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
    2017 Wuling Confero S L (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2017 Wuling Confero S L (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
    2017 Wuling Confero S L (pre-facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2019 Wuling Formo Blind Van (Indonesia)
    2019 Wuling Formo Blind Van (Indonesia)
  • 2019 Wuling Formo Blind Van (Indonesia)
    2019 Wuling Formo Blind Van (Indonesia)
  • 2021 Wuling Confero (facelift; Indonesia)
    2021 Wuling Confero (facelift; Indonesia)
  • 2022 Wuling Confero S L (facelift; Indonesia)
    2022 Wuling Confero S L (facelift; Indonesia)
  • 2022 Wuling Formo S (facelift, Indonesia)
    2022 Wuling Formo S (facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2023 Wuling Formo Max (Indonesia)
    2023 Wuling Formo Max (Indonesia)
  • Interior (Formo)
    Interior (Formo)

Safety

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ASEAN NCAP 2018 Wuling Confero (Standard Type):[23]
Vehicle Category MPV
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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Year Indonesia
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

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  1. ^ "A00201904290". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual (in Indonesian). 23 September 2019.
  2. ^ "A00201904291". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual (in Indonesian). 23 September 2019.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Katana, Satria (22 May 2017). "Wuling Confero S, MPV Wuling Pertama di Indonesia". AutonetMagz :: Review Mobil dan Motor Baru Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  8. ^ Muhammad Nayazri, Ghulam (22 May 2017). "Wuling Confero, "MPV Sejuta Umat" dari China". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  9. ^ Dirgantoro, Danu P. (7 November 2018). "Wuling Formo Resmi Meluncur, Harga Mulai Dari RP 135 Jutaan". Oto Driver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  10. ^ Katana, Satria (7 November 2018). "Blind Van Wuling Formo Dirilis, Harga Kayawan Rasa Juragan". AutonetMagz :: Review Mobil dan Motor Baru Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  11. ^ Hafid, Muhammad (7 November 2018). "Wuling Formo Resmi Dijual, Mobil Niaga Pesaing Toyota Transmover". Oto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Arti Nama Confero S Pada Mobil Pertama Wuling di Indonesia". Viva.co.id (in Indonesian). 23 May 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  13. ^ Anshori, Luthfi (7 November 2018). "Nama Mobil Wuling Formo, Artinya Apa?". detikOto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Mobil Ini Jadi Solusi Pecinta Transmisi Manual, tapi Anti Kaki Pegal (Video)". Carmudi Indonesia (in Indonesian). 24 April 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Wuling yang PALING MURAH, Sekarang Jadi Begini (Video)". Carmudi Indonesia (in Indonesian). 10 March 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  19. ^ "Wuling Presents New Confero with PPnBM Incentives in June". wuling.id (Press release). 3 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  20. ^ "Wuling Formo S is Officially Launched in Indonesia's Automotive Market". wuling.id (Press release). 22 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  21. ^ 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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  25. ^ Wawan Priyanto, ed. (22 January 2019). "2018 Wuling Mencatat Penjualan 17.020 Unit, Confero Terlaris" (in Indonesian). Tempo.
  26. ^ Ekawan Raharja (27 February 2020). "Adu MPV Pekerja, Lebih Laris APV atau Formo?" (in Indonesian). Medcom.
  27. ^ Muhammad Khadafi (15 January 2021). "Jelang Empat Tahun Wuling di Indonesia, Bagaimana Nasibnya?" (in Indonesian). Bisnis.
  28. ^ M. Adika Faris Ihsan (22 January 2022). Aditya Maulana (ed.). "Seberapa Laris Mobil Asal Tiongkok di 2021?" (in Indonesian). Kompas.
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  30. ^ Muhamad, Nabilah (16 January 2024). "Alvez, Mobil Wuling Terlaris di Indonesia 2023" (in Indonesian). Databoks.
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