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Budget campers from China: Dongfeng Lingzhi M5 and Wuling Hongguang

20.07.2026 21:07 1 min 2 sources
163.com ZHO + 1 more

In Brief

In China, converted MPVs and minibuses are gaining popularity as budget campers. The Dongfeng Lingzhi M5 with all-wheel drive costs about 30,000 yuan, while the Wuling Hongguang offers 7-seat transformation.

China is seeing a rise in interest for budget camper vans based on production vehicles. Two notable examples are the Dongfeng Lingzhi M5 and the Wuling Hongguang.

Dongfeng Lingzhi M5 — an all-wheel-drive MPV from the 2010s, available for around 30,000 yuan. The conversion includes an 8 kWh energy storage system, a sleeping area, and a water supply. Key upgrades are modular boxes, improved sound insulation, and a folding table. The vehicle retains daily usability.

Wuling Hongguang — a 5-door, 7-seat minivan converted into a camper. The front seats are separate, the middle seats swivel, and the rear seats fold into a double bed. Equipment includes a roof rack, a side awning, and a folding table.

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Story sources

Dongfeng Lingzhi M5: Budget 4WD Camper Conversion from an Old MPV

21.07.2026 163.com ZHO Original source

Wuling Hongguang converted into camper for camping and self-driving trips

25.05.2026 cj.sina.cn ZHO Original source

🇨🇳 China — fuel prices

Updated: 01.08.2026

92号汽油

$1.10 /l

CNY7.42 · €0.95/l

33 of 140

cheaper than 77% of countries

95号汽油

$1.17 /l

CNY7.92 · €1.02/l

16 of 94

cheaper than 84% of countries

98号汽油

$1.35 /l

CNY9.12 · €1.17/l

9 of 23

cheaper than 65% of countries

柴油

$1.08 /l

CNY7.28 · €0.93/l

29 of 141

cheaper than 80% of countries

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