Already In MPV Darion, Wuling Opens Opportunity To Present PHEV In The SUV Segment

JAKARTA - Wuling is one of the brands that has a complete powertrain lineup in Indonesia, there are ICE, Hybrid, EV to the latest PHEV which is presented for its newest model, Darion, which targets the MPV segment.

This brand from China does not rule out the possibility of applying PHEV in other segments, including SUVs that are being loved. This was revealed by Marketing Operation Director of Wuling Motors Ricky Christian.

"The SUV segment is still quite large, while Wuling also has experience in the SUV segment. We have two models, Almaz and Alvez, there we also see Wuling's sales are quite well received. It seems that it is possible that we will update the SUV segment and also PHEV at this time may also be suitable in that segment (SUV)," he said, when met in the Cilandak area, Wednesday, November 19.

However, he revealed that the company is currently still focused on the MPV market because it has just launched, because many consumers have a lot of needs in the MPV.

"We see that Indonesian families remain the top priority in the MPV, that's why our priority, especially in the MPV, is because it adjusts to consumer needs, which are currently greater," he explained.

On the same occasion, Wuling Motors Product Communication Manager, Danang Wiratmoko, stated that the platform (PHEV) can also be developed with various body styles.

"So it's actually technically difficult or difficult, relatively difficult, not easy, but indeed more flexible with the existence of this new platform technology. Incidentally, after a long study, we chose that MPV is the most ideal product to launch for the first time with that new platform. Darion EV and PHEV were born," said Danang.