Wuling Eksion EV listed in Australian certification filings
Australian certification filings list a five-seat Wuling Eksion EV, while GM Australia and New Zealand says it will not distribute the SUV. Local pricing and launch plans have not been announced.
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Eksion appears in Australian certification filings
The Wuling Eksion EV has appeared in Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification filings, bringing the Chinese brand’s mid-size electric SUV a step closer to potential local sale. The entry lists a five-seat vehicle with a single 150kW front-mounted electric motor. It establishes which version has been documented for Australia, but is not an announcement that deliveries will begin. 123
General Motors Australia and New Zealand (GM ANZ) has confirmed to CarExpert that it will not import or distribute Wuling vehicles, despite GM’s involvement in the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture. Wuling has yet to announce Australian launch plans, and CarExpert says it is unclear whether the company would manage distribution itself or appoint a third party. 3
Electric powertrain and overseas range claim
In Indonesia, the Eksion EV pairs its 150kW motor with a stated 310Nm of torque and a 69.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Wuling’s claimed range for that market is up to 530km on China’s CLTC test cycle. That figure is not an Australian range rating: zecar notes that CLTC typically produces higher results than the WLTP cycle used in Australia, and says Australian specifications have not been confirmed. 12
The Eksion is also offered overseas with plug-in hybrid power and a seven-seat layout, neither of which appears in the reported Australian certification entry. The overseas plug-in hybrid combines a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, rated at 78kW and 130Nm, with a 145kW electric motor and a 20.5kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Its claimed electric range is 125km on the CLTC cycle; that specification should not be confused with the five-seat EV listed for Australia. 13
Size and equipment
The overseas Eksion measures 4745mm long, 1850mm wide and 1755mm tall, with a 2810mm wheelbase. CarExpert calculates that it is 145mm longer, 5mm narrower and 70mm taller than a Toyota RAV4, with a wheelbase 120mm longer. The Eksion EV is front-wheel drive and has MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels. 12
Inside, the overseas vehicle has an 8.8-inch digital instrument display and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Equipment reported for Indonesian-market examples includes a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and ventilated front seats. Those features describe the overseas model, not a confirmed Australian equipment list. 12
Launch and pricing remain open
No Australian launch date or Eksion price has been announced. The certification filing identifies a proposed local vehicle configuration, while GM ANZ’s statement rules out its existing operation as the importer or distributor. It does not identify who, if anyone, will sell the SUV in Australia or when deliveries might start. 23
For price context, zecar reported on 24 September that the entry-level Geely EX5 Complete started at $41,990 before on-road costs. That is a published price for a different mid-size electric SUV, not an indication of what the Eksion will cost. Suggestions that Wuling could undercut it remain speculation until local pricing is released. 2
Wuling’s Australian connection
Wuling formed its joint venture with SAIC Motor and General Motors in 2002. Its Indonesian operation produces the right-hand-drive Eksion, providing an existing configuration suited to left-side-driving markets. CarExpert reports that the Eksion is so far the only Wuling model certified for sale in Australia. 13
GM ANZ’s position also separates a possible Wuling launch from GM’s current Australian vehicle businesses. GM ANZ distributes Chevrolet and GMC vehicles through GM Specialty Vehicles and separately manages Cadillac locally. Its decision not to handle Wuling leaves the brand’s Australian sales arrangements unresolved. 3
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