Luxgen U6
| Luxgen U6 GT | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Luxgen |
| Also called | Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper, Luxgen U6 GT |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Taiwan: Miaoli China: Hangzhou |
| Designer | James C. Shyr |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive |
| Related | Luxgen S5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L, 2.0 L Turbocharged I-4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manumatic transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,625 mm (182.1 in) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,472–1,505 kg (3,245–3,318 lb) |
The Luxgen U6 is a compact crossover (CUV) produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. The compact crossover was also produced and sold in China by the Dongfeng-Yulon Luxgen joint venture.
Overview[]
The vehicle was developed under Yulon's R&D center, . Based on the same platform as the Luxgen S5 compact car, the U6 crossover is Luxgen's first compact crossover positioned under the U7 7 seater SUV. A minor update was done in 2014, featuring the new Eco Hyper engine technology. The U6 Turbo is available with two turbocharged engines: 1.8 turbo with 171 hp (128 kW) and 27.1 kg⋅m (266 N⋅m; 196 lbf⋅ft) or a 2.0 turbo with 191 hp (142 kW) and 28 kg⋅m (275 N⋅m; 203 lbf⋅ft). Gearbox: 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual for the 1.8 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.0 turbo.[1][2][3]
The Luxgen U6 used to be called Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper in Taiwan. A facelift model was launched in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. It went on sale in November, 2017 in Taiwan. The U6 GT is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 202 PS (149 kW; 199 hp) and 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lbf⋅ft), and the U6 GT220 is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 222 PS (163 kW; 219 hp) and 33.6 kg⋅m (330 N⋅m; 243 lbf⋅ft), both with 6-speed manumatic transmissions.[4] Its competitor worldwide is the BYD Song.
Luxgen U6 front
Luxgen U6 rear
Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) front
Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) rear
References[]
- ^ "LUXGEN U6 launched in taiwan". carnewschina.com. 2013-11-18.
- ^ "Luxgen U6 review – The affordable crossover with a touch of luxury and packed with technology | All Wheels Forward". allwheelsforward.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
- ^ "New SUV from Taiwan | News | Luxgen | by Car Enthusiast". www.carenthusiast.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
- ^ "正式售價77.9萬起、6車型編成，Luxgen U6 GT國內正式發表". U-CAR.com.tw. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
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