
Wuling Xingchen is a five-seater vehicle. Below is the relevant introduction: Introduction to Wuling Xingchen: Wuling Xingchen is the first strategic SUV under the Wuling brand's global silver badge by SAIC-GM-Wuling. On April 19, 2021, at the Shanghai Auto Show, the Wuling brand held a themed launch event titled 'Built for Beauty' and officially announced the name of its first strategic SUV under the global silver badge—Wuling Xingchen. Meaning: Xingchen (stars) shine in the night, symbolizing time, vastness, and the youthful vigor of moving forward, representing the existence of youth and dreams. The name Xingchen embodies the beautiful travel vision of 'reaching for the stars' for the Z-generation youth who are exhausted from the hustle and bustle of city life, guiding them to find their heart's desires and pursue an ideal life together. At the same time, Wuling Xingchen continues the Wuling brand's people-centric core spirit, carrying the expectation for the Wuling silver badge family to lead the benchmark of global quality, symbolizing the Wuling silver badge's radiant and splendid entry into the global arena.

I bought the Wuling Xingchen 2021 model last year, which is positioned as a five-seater family SUV. The second row can comfortably accommodate three people without feeling cramped, and the floor in the middle is almost completely flat, allowing free movement for feet. The trunk is exceptionally spacious; when the rear seats are folded down, it can fit my child's bicycle and camping gear. Although it's a compact SUV, the headroom is generous—even I, at 1.8 meters tall, don't feel cramped in the back seat. The five-seat design is most practical for city driving when picking up and dropping off kids, and on long trips, each independent seat ensures comfort without fatigue. The manufacturer made a wise decision not to release a seven-seat version, as the vehicle's dimensions simply don't justify squeezing in a third row, which would likely be impractical.

The 2021 Wuling Xingchen is uniformly configured with a 5-seat layout, which I've confirmed in car owner groups. As an urban family car, five seats are perfectly adequate—with the front seats adjusted properly, three adults can still sit comfortably in the rear. Before buying this car, I compared it with others and found that 7-seaters in the same price range usually have a third row only suitable for children, along with a disappointingly small trunk. When the rear seats of the Xingchen are folded down, they form a large flat surface of 1.8 meters with the trunk, which has been incredibly handy when helping friends move several times. The fuel tank is also well-positioned, allowing a full tank to cover 500 kilometers without issue.

Just test drove the 2021 Wuling Xingchen two days ago, and the salesperson mentioned it only comes with five seats across the lineup. The interior space is more spacious than expected, especially the rear legroom, with at least two fists of distance between the knees and the front seats. The standard trunk capacity is around 360 liters, about ten centimeters deeper than other vehicles in its class. The second-row seats can be folded down in a 60/40 split, making it convenient to carry long items. The manufacturer made a wise choice by opting for five seats, as the car's wheelbase is only 2.75 meters—forcing seven seats would only make it more cramped. If you're looking for a seven-seater, you might want to consider the Wuling Hongguang S3, which has a more suitable space layout.


