Luxgen U5

DesignerJames C. ShyrBody and chassisClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)Body style5-door SUVLayoutFront engine, front wheel driveRelatedLuxgen S3PowertrainEngineTransmissionCVTDimensionsWheelbase2,620 mm (103.1 in)Length4,395 mm (173.0 in)Width1,783 mm (70.2 in)Height1,607 mm (63.3 in)

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 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.^[3]

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  Luxgen U5 rear view
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  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]

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