Wuling Darion to debut in Vietnam, priced at over $26,640

The four models include compact urban vehicles Bingo and Macaron, which have already been distributed through dealerships, and two MPVs Grango and Darion.

Darion replaces the previously announced Nexus nameplate that appeared in earlier product plans.

When it was still referred to as Nexus, the car was rumored to carry price tags of VND730 million ($27,740) and VND799 million ($30,345) for two fully electric variants offering driving ranges of 450 kilometers and 500 kilometers.

According to dealership sources, the model is scheduled to officially enter the Vietnamese market in July.

Based on specifications published on the company’s official website, the Wuling Darion measures 4,910 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,770 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,910 mm.

Its dimensions place it between the Toyota Innova Cross and the Kia Carnival in size.

The model also features sliding rear doors, a design element commonly associated with the Carnival.

The car is equipped with a seven-seater 2-2-3 layout.

The second-row seats offer four-way manual adjustment, while the third row includes reclining functionality for added passenger comfort.

The dashboard is centered around a 12.8-inch infotainment display paired with a fully digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel.

The interior design follows a minimalist approach with a limited number of physical buttons.

Wuling has yet to release detailed powertrain and battery specifications for the Vietnamese market.

However, the EV variant sold in Indonesia uses a front-mounted electric motor producing 150 kW, equivalent to some 204 horsepower and 310 Nm of torque.

The vehicle is powered by a 60.6-kWh Magic Battery Pro pack.

According to the carmaker, the electric version in Vietnam is expected to deliver a driving range of between 450 kilometers and 500 kilometers on a full charge.

The vehicle uses a European-standard CCS2 charging port and supports DC fast charging from 30 percent to 80 percent in around 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, AC charging from 20 percent to 100 percent is estimated to take some nine hours.

Drivers will be able to select from four driving modes depending on road conditions.

Safety equipment on the Darion includes ABS, EBD, ESC, an electronic parking brake, hill-start assist, and four airbags.

One of the vehicle’s notable technology features is a 360-degree camera system with an underbody transparent-view function.

If pricing remains in the projected range, the Wuling Darion is expected to compete directly with the BYD M6 in Vietnam’s electric MPV segment.