| Manufacturer | Luxgen |
|---|---|
| Production | 2017–2020 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | James C. Shyr |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm (103.1 in) |
| Length | 4,395 mm (173.0 in) |
| Width | 1,783 mm (70.2 in) |
| Height | 1,607 mm (63.3 in) |
| Related | Luxgen S3 |
The Luxgen U5 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen.[1]
Overview
The U5 crossover is based on the Luxgen S3 subcompact sedan and is positioned under the Luxgen U6 compact crossover.[2] It is powered by the DFMA16 1.6 L (1,600 cm3) petrol engine supplied by Dongfeng Motor Corporation with 120 hp (89 kW) and 15.3 kg⋅m (150 N⋅m; 111 lb⋅ft). [clarification needed]
The Luxgen U5 went on sale in Taiwan in September, 2017. There are five trims in Taiwan, which are Big Screen, APA, AR, Hi-Fi, and Vogue+. The base trim has 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control, 12-inch display, ESC, TCS, HSA and dual airbags. APA comes in 6 airbags and front radar. AR adds power fold side mirrors, and AR Around View+. Hi-Fi adds front fog lamp and base speaker. Vogue+ comes in two-tone exterior and sunroof.[3]
Discontinuation
In 2020, Luxgen confirmed that both S3 and U5 would cease production and would be relaunched as electric model. [4]
References
- ^ "2017 Shanghai Auto Show Leaked New Cars". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Luxgen offers first subcompact crossover SUV". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "正式售價65.9萬起、最多較預售消去1萬，Luxgen U5國內正式發表". U-CAR.com.tw. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ "獨家》納智捷 2 款國產車已停產不再販售！Luxgen 證實並透露未來新車規劃 - 自由電子報汽車頻道". 自由時報電子報. May 1, 2020.