Wuling has unveiled the Cortez Darion duo of MPVs at the 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), these models will be offered in battery-electric (EV) as well as plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants. This marks the return of the Cortez nameplate, which was worn by a 129 hp/174 Nm 1.8 litre petrol-powered MPV that was shown at the 2018 iteration of GIIAS.
The duo will be produced at the Wuling manufacturing facility in Cikarang, West Java, said the manufacturer. According to Kompas, the Wuling Cortez Darion range will be priced from 400 million rupiah to 500 million rupiah (RM103,435-129,293) in the republic.
In terms of exterior dimensions, the Cortez Darion measures 4,910 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,770 mm tall with a 2,910 mm wheelbase. Powertrain for the Cortez Darion EV is by a single 150 kW (204 PS) electric motor; according to an Indonesian source, this is powered by a battery with a 61 kWh capacity.
Wuling states that DC charging can recharge the Cortez Darion EV from 30-80% in 30 minutes, and offer a total range of 540 km on the Chinese domestic CLTC test cycle.
Joining the battery-electric MPV is its plug-in hybrid stablemate, the Cortez Darion PHEV. The plug-in hybrid variant gets a 1.5 litre dedicated hybrid engine, along with a motor rated at 145 kW (198 PS) that sends drive to the wheels through a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT).
Pure electric range for the Cortez Darion PHEV is a claimed 125 km on the CLTC test cycle, while combined range is claimed to be in excess of 1,000 km. The battery in the Cortez Darion PHEV can be recharged via DC, and this, too is capable of a 30-80% recharge in 30 minutes.
For both versions, access to the second and third rows of seats are via a pair of powered sliding doors, while the second row of the seven-seater features a pair of captain chairs. Also included here is an electric sunroof. According to Wuling, pre-orders for the Cortez Darion MPV have opened in Indonesia.
Wuling Cortez Darion MPV, EV variant
Wuling Cortez Darion MPV, PHEV variant
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