The Luxgen U5 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen.[1]
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Luxgen U5 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Luxgen |
Production | 2017–2020 |
Assembly | Miaoli, Taiwan Hangzhou, China |
Designer | James C. Shyr |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door crossover |
Layout | Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive |
Related | Luxgen S3 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6L Dongfeng DFMA16 I4 |
Transmission | CVT |
Dimensions | |
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) |
In 2020, Luxgen confirmed that both S3 and U5 would cease production and would be relaunched as electric model. [2]
The U5 crossover is based on the Luxgen S3 subcompact sedan and is positioned under the Luxgen U6 compact crossover.[3] It is powered by the DFMA16 1.6 L (1,600 cc) petrol engine supplied by Dongfeng Motor Corporation with 120 hp (89 kW) and 15.3 kg⋅m (150 N⋅m; 111 lbf⋅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.[4]
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