柳州五菱进军乘用车市场 “埃尚汽车”将携首款车型亮相

Core Insights - Liuzhou Wuling New Energy Co., Ltd. has officially entered the passenger car market with the launch of a new electric vehicle brand, "Aishang Automobile" [1][3] - The brand plans to introduce a complete product matrix including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs over the next three years, based on three self-developed technology platforms for micro, small, and compact cars [1] - The first model, Aishang A100C, is a pure electric microcar set to launch on September 26, featuring a cute design and dimensions of 3285mm in length, 1708mm in width, and 1550mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1980mm [1] Product Details - Aishang A100C is equipped with a motor that delivers a maximum power of 35 kW and a maximum torque of 83 Nm [1] - The vehicle is powered by a 17.65 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provided by Guoxuan High-Tech, achieving a range of 220 kilometers under CLTC conditions and a top speed of 101 km/h [1] Market Context - Despite the name "Wuling," Liuzhou Wuling is not directly associated with the well-known Wuling brand, which belongs to SAIC-GM Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. [3] - The entry into the passenger car market marks a significant strategic move for Guangxi Automobile Group in the new energy sector [3] - The electric microcar market is highly competitive, with Aishang A100C facing challenges from established models such as Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, Geely Panda, Chery QQ Ice Cream, and Changan Nuomi [3] - Sales data indicates that Wuling Hongguang MINIEV led the market with 236,200 units sold in the first eight months of 2025, followed by Geely Panda and Changan Nuomi with 111,800 and 101,100 units, respectively [3]