Huajing Automobile has issued an official statement denying online rumors of "design defects" in the Huajing S. The company states the chassis has passed all regulatory tests, has secured evidence, and filed a police report. The Huajing S is the first flagship model jointly developed by SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei, with cumulative sales exceeding 16,000 units since launch.
Official Response: No So-Called "Design Defects"
On August 13, 2026, Huajing Automobile issued an official statement via Weibo, formally responding to recent online rumors claiming "the Huajing S has design defects, with serious issues in the front double wishbone." The statement clearly noted: the Huajing S chassis was designed in strict accordance with national standards and industry regulations, has passed all required regulatory testing and verification, and there are no so-called "design defects" as rumored online.
Regarding the specific issues raised in online videos, Huajing Automobile provided detailed technical clarifications:
- The subframe and control arm bushing mounting points are all above the minimum ground clearance requirements for rigid vehicle components specified by national standards
- Vehicle chassis dynamics, kinetic performance, and overall handling stability have all passed real-vehicle testing and verification
- All indicators comply with design specifications and regulatory requirements
Tracing the Incident: An Extreme Use Case Maliciously Amplified
According to industry analysis, the source of this rumor was an isolated case where a vehicle owner used an urban SUV on high-intensity unpaved roads (off-road sections), resulting in underbody damage. Certain malicious actors took this "component damage under extreme use conditions" and reframed it as "congenital design defects of the entire vehicle," then spread it in an organized manner across social media and owner groups, triggering consumer anxiety.
Huajing Automobile stated in its announcement that for individual vehicle owners who have experienced component damage during use, the company will provide inspection, repair, and other after-sales services in accordance with warranty and service policies, rather than shirking responsibility.
Legal Action: Evidence Secured, Police Report Filed
Facing organized malicious disinformation, Huajing Automobile took decisive legal measures:
- Evidence secured — complete documentation of false information from social media platforms and owner groups
- Police report filed — legal liability will be pursued against individuals or organizations who deliberately fabricated and spread false information damaging SAIC-GM-Wuling's commercial reputation
- Case accepted by police — according to the public "Case Acceptance Receipt," the Hexi Police Station of Liunan Branch, Liuzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau in Guangxi accepted the case on August 12, 2026, involving "illegal use of information networks"
The Wuling Brand and Marketing Director publicly stated: "Please distinguish right from wrong, don't believe or spread rumors. Against organizations that use rumors to incite confrontation, we will also use legal tools to safeguard our rights and interests!"
Product Strength: A Flagship Jointly Empowered by Huawei
The Huajing S is the first flagship model from the deepened strategic partnership between SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei, launched on May 8, 2026, with a current price range of RMB 159,800 to 203,800. Built on the Tianyu Architecture L platform, its key specifications are as follows:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5235/1999/1800mm (wheelbase 3105mm) |
| Seating | 2+2+2 six-seat layout |
| Intelligent Driving | Huawei Qiankun ADS Pro |
| Cockpit System | Huawei HarmonyOS cockpit |
| Powertrain | Lingxi 3.0 PHEV, 1.5T + dual motors (105kW) |
| Battery Capacity | 31kWh / 41.9kWh |
| WLTC Electric Range | 130km / 160km / 175km |
| Chassis Suspension | Front double wishbone + rear multi-link, electronically controlled variable damping |
Retail data shows that as of the end of July 2026, cumulative sales of the Huajing S since launch have reached 16,495 units, with July sales alone at 7,203 units, ranking fourth on the large SUV sales chart. This market performance serves as a powerful rebuttal to the unfounded "design defect" claims.
For automotive consumers and dealers in Central Asia, Russia, and global emerging markets, Chinese automakers' rapid response to public opinion and growing legal awareness are noteworthy. This also reminds overseas buyers to prioritize official channels when obtaining product information, avoiding being misled by one-sided information on social media. More industry updates available at EX1000.COM.
