Luxgen U5

The Luxgen U5 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen.[1]

Luxgen U5
Overview
ManufacturerLuxgen
Production2017–2020
Assembly
DesignerJames C. Shyr
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front wheel drive
RelatedLuxgen S3
Powertrain
Engine
TransmissionCVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,620 mm (103.1 in)
Length4,395 mm (173.0 in)
Width1,783 mm (70.2 in)
Height1,607 mm (63.3 in)

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 cc) petrol engine supplied by Dongfeng Motor Corporation with 120 hp (89 kW) and 15.3 kg⋅m (150 N⋅m; 111 lbf⋅ft).

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]

  • Luxgen U5 rear view
    Luxgen U5 rear view
  • The interior of a Luxgen U5
    The interior of a Luxgen U5

Discontinuation

In 2020, Luxgen confirmed that both S3 and U5 would cease production and would be relaunched as electric model. [4]

References
  1. "2017 Shanghai Auto Show Leaked New Cars". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  2. "Luxgen offers first subcompact crossover SUV". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
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