SGMW was founded in 2002. SAIC Motor held 50.1% of the shares, General Motors held 34%, and Wuling Group (later renamed Guangxi Auto) held 15.9%. Wuling transferred its microvan and small truck production to the joint venture. By 2011, General Motors increased its ownership stake to 44%, reducing Wuling's share to 5.9%.
In 2005, SGMW acquired Etsong Vehicle Manufacturing in Qingdao, China. This factory had previously produced Austin Maestro and Montego derivatives under the Etsong Lubao and Etsong Lande brands. After SGMW's acquisition, production of these models ceased, and the facility was repurposed to expand SGMW's mini-vehicle capacity.
SGMW became a significant mass-volume vehicle producer in China's interior. In 2011, the company sold 1,286,000 vehicles domestically, with sales increasing to 1,445,000 in 2012. Its vehicle offerings are priced between $5,000 and $10,000. SGMW is also one of China's leading manufacturers of microvans, known locally as xiao mianbao che, or "small bread box cars." The Wuling Sunshine sold over 450,000 units annually at its peak. In late 2012, SGMW inaugurated a new factory in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with an annual production capacity of 400,000 Baojun passenger cars.
In 2010, SGMW launched the Baojun brand to compete with domestic Chinese automakers. Its first product was the Baojun Lechi, based on the Chevrolet Spark and Daewoo Matiz M150. In 2012, Baojun introduced the 630, a small four-door sedan. In 2016, Baojun sold 688,390 vehicles, with sales increasing to 996,629 in 2017, largely driven by the success of the Baojun 510 SUV. The 510 became the best-selling crossover in China in 2018. In 2019, the brand launched the "New Baojun" strategy, but it failed to boost demand. Consequently, Wuling largely took over Baojun's role in affordable passenger vehicles.
In 2015, SGMW began building its first overseas manufacturing facility in Cikarang, Indonesia. The plant started operations in July 2017, producing the Confero MPV. By the end of 2017, Wuling Motors had ranked among the top 10 automotive brands in Indonesia.
In 2020, SGMW transitioned to electric vehicle production with the launch of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. Priced starting at around US$4,200, the Hongguang Mini EV became one of the most affordable electric cars in the market. In 2020, it sold 119,255 units, ranking as the second-best-selling plug-in electric car globally. In January 2021, the Hongguang Mini EV topped new energy vehicle sales in China with 25,778 units, surpassing the Tesla Model 3. By February 2023, global sales had surpassed 1.1 million units, making it the best-selling electric car in China. By 2023, SGMW's Baojun brand shifted entirely to electrification.
In September 2024, SGMW unveiled its first vehicle not affiliated with any of its sub-brands, called the SGMW Light of ASEAN Concept.
Since 2020, SAIC-GM-Wuling has categorized its vehicle models into "Red Badge" and "Silver Badge." The "Red Badge" models are primarily designed for light commercial or entry-level passenger vehicles, while the "Silver Badge" models are used for more premium passenger cars in global markets.
Hongguang Mini EV (2020–present)
Kaijie/Victory (2020–present)
Xingyun (2023–present)
Air EV (2022–present)
Binguo (2023–present)
Binguo Plus (2024–present)
Binguo S (2025–present)
Binguo Pro (to commence)
Xingchi/Alvez (2022–present)
Xingchen/Asta (2021–present)
Xingguang (2023–present)
Xingguang S (2024–present)
Xingguang L (to commence)
Xingguang 730 / Darion (2025–present)
Xingguang 560 / Eksion (2026–present)
Jiachen (2022–present)
Zhiguang (2002–present)
Rongguang (2008–present)
Hongguang (2010–present)
Hongguang V (2015–present)
Hongguang EV (2025–present)
Hongguang Plus (2019–present)
Zhengcheng (2014–present)
Yangguang / Mitra EV / Porta EV (2024–present)
Yangguang Pro (upcoming)
Longka (2023–present)
Wuling Almaz (2018–present), rebadged Baojun 530
Wuling Confero (2017–present), rebadged Wuling Hongguang S1
Wuling Cortez (2018–present), rebadged Baojun 730
Wuling Formo (2018–present), van version of the Wuling Hongguang S1
Wuling Formo Max (2023–present), pickup version of the Wuling Hongguang S1
Chevrolet Aveo/Sail/Optra (2023–present)
Chevrolet Captiva (2018–present), rebadged Baojun 530
Chevrolet Captiva PHEV/EV (2025–present), rebadged Wuling Starlight S
Chevrolet Groove (2025–present), rebadged Wuling Xingchi
Chevrolet N300/Move (2010–present), rebadged Wuling Rongguang
Chevrolet N400/Tornado Van (2019–present), rebadged Wuling Hongguang V
Chevrolet Spark EUV (2025–present), rebadged Baojun Yep Plus
Huajing is a car brand owned by SGMW. It is the first brand codeveloped by SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei Qiankun.
Baojun is a car brand owned by SGMW. It is an upmarket alternative to the Wuling brand.
The company has production bases in China, including a facility in Liuzhou, Guangxi, and a plant in Qingdao.
In 2010, General Motors and SAIC established General Motors India, which assembled some SGMW products until 2017. On August 20, 2015, SGMW established PT SGMW Motor Indonesia (Wuling Motors), which laid the first stone of a new manufacturing facility in Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia. The facility spans 600,000 square meters and has an investment of around US$700 million. The plant is expected to produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually. On July 11, 2017, the facility started operations for mass production. The first product for the Indonesian market was the Wuling Hongguang S1, renamed as the Wuling Confero. In 2018, SGMW Indonesia launched Baojun 730 as the Wuling Cortez. In 2019, SGMW Indonesia introduced Baojun 530, renamed as Wuling Almaz.
In 2009, Wuling began to export its small commercial vehicles to South America, the Middle East, and North Africa, where they are sold under the Chevrolet brand. The first such vehicles were sent to Peru in July 2009. In 2014, SGMW started exporting the Baojun 610 to Egypt and Algeria as the Chevrolet Optra. SGMW started exporting SUVs to the Middle East and Latin America, such as the Baojun 530 as the Chevrolet Captiva since 2019, followed by the Baojun 510 as the Chevrolet Groove since 2020.
Wuling mini-trucks were exported in limited numbers to the United States from 2004 to 2005. SGMW USA, a Cobra Motors company, imported and distributed the vehicles.
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