As an owner of the Wuling Hongguang Mini, I often drive it for grocery shopping or taking my kids around. The gear shifting operation is a piece of cake. After starting the car, the battery is ready, and there's a prominent circular knob on the center console. Turning it clockwise all the way puts it in D (Drive) gear, making driving super smooth—just a twist and it accelerates. Turning it counterclockwise all the way shifts to R (Reverse) gear; when reversing, just turn slowly while checking the rearview mirror, and you're good. The center position of the knob is N (Neutral) gear, which I usually engage when parking or waiting at a red light, combined with pulling the electronic handbrake for extra stability. You must press the brake pedal when operating the knob and only turn it after the car has come to a complete stop; otherwise, an alarm will remind you not to mess around. Since Wuling is an electric vehicle, it doesn’t have the jerky feel of traditional cars, making gear shifting effortless. When parking on a slope, shifting to N gear is safer to prevent the car from rolling. The knob’s design is simple yet elegant, with built-in lighting to show the current gear, so even beginners won’t panic—they’ll get used to it in just a few days. Just be mindful while driving: avoid shifting gears while in motion; only operate them when the car is stopped, and you’ll find it very convenient to use.
