Is Wuling Hongguang a domestic car or a joint venture car?
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Joint venture car. The following is the relevant introduction of Wuling Hongguang: Introduction: Wuling Hongguang is the first self-developed crossover product between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles launched by SAIC-GM-Wuling. This product features a smooth exterior design, diversified and practical spacious driving space. Power system: Wuling Hongguang is equipped with two engines, P-TEC 1.2L and 1.5L-DVVT, designed and manufactured according to General Motors' global powertrain standards, both of which adopt a double overhead camshaft design. Appearance: Wuling Hongguang adopts the currently very popular double-U front face design and three-dimensional vertical waterfall-style chrome-plated grille, which not only makes the front part look more fashionable and dynamic, but also inherits some characteristics of the General Motors series.
I've been driving the Wuling Hongguang for a few years now, and it's definitely a domestic vehicle. The Wuling Hongguang is manufactured by Wuling, a local Chinese brand headquartered in Liuzhou, with all production taking place domestically and a localized parts supply chain. It's incredibly practical for hauling and delivering goods, affordable at just tens of thousands of yuan, fuel-efficient, and durable, making it a common sight in both rural and urban areas of China. Some might argue it's a joint venture due to its collaboration with General Motors, but the Wuling Hongguang is purely Chinese-designed and manufactured, aimed at serving the Chinese market without relying on foreign capital for operations. I believe this car represents the progress of domestic automotive manufacturing, offering high cost performance and easy maintenance, making it a legendary domestic vehicle in our daily lives. Its long-standing leading sales prove it's not a fake domestic product but a genuine local one.
