| Luxgen U5 | |
| Manufacturer: | Luxgen |
| Production: | 2017 - 2020 |
| Designer: | James C. Shyr |
| Transmission: | CVT |
| Class: | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Layout: | Front engine, front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase: | 2620mm |
| Length: | 4395mm |
| Width: | 1783mm |
| Height: | 1607mm |
| Related: | Luxgen S3 |
The Luxgen U5 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen.[1]
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 petrol engine supplied by Dongfeng Motor Corporation with 120hp and 15.3kgm.
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]
In 2020, Luxgen confirmed that both S3 and U5 would cease production and would be relaunched as electric model. [4]