Luxgen U6
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Luxgen |
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| Production | 2013–present 2013–2017 (U6 Turbo Eco Hyper) 2017–2023 (U6 GT/GT220) 2023–present (U6 Neo) |
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| Designer | James C. Shyr |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Luxgen S5 |
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| 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 SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. The compact crossover was also produced and sold in China by the Dongfeng-Yulon joint venture.
Overview
The Luxgen U6 was developed under Yulon's R&D center, HAITEC. 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]
Luxgen U6 front
Luxgen U6 rear
U6 GT
A facelift model was launched in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show called the U6 GT. 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. A U6 GT Rays Edition model was also offered with a set of Rays performance wheels developed by Luxgen and Rays exclusively for the U6 GT.[4]
Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) front
Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) rear
U6 Neo
A second facelift was launched in 2023 called the U6 Neo. The powertrain of the U6 Neo remains to be the 1.8L petrol engine with 202 PS (149 kW; 199 hp) while featuring a restyled front end that fits with the URX Neo and the Luxgen N7 electric crossover SUV that comes after. A U6 Neo Rays Edition model was also offered with a limited run of 100. The Rays Edition features the same Rays performance wheels from the U6 GT Rays Edition.[5]
Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) front
Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) rear
References
- ^ "Luxgen U6 Turbo SUV debuts in Taiwan". carnewschina.com. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Luxgen U6 review – The affordable crossover with a touch of luxury and packed with technology". allwheelsforward.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.[dead link]
- ^ "New SUV from Taiwan". 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 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ "2023 Luxgen U6(NEW) Neo Rays勁階版". autos.yahoo.com.tw. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
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