Luxgen U5

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

Luxgen U5
Overview
Manufacturer	Luxgen
Production	2017–2020
Assembly	Taiwan: Miaoli China: Hangzhou
Designer	James C. Shyr
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front wheel drive
Related	Luxgen S3
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L 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)

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]