Foxtron Model B
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| name = Foxtron Model B
| image = Pininfarina, GIMS 2024, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS0089-2).jpg
| caption = Model B at Geneva 2024
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| production = 2025 (planned start)
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| body_style = CUV
| platform = Foxtron MIH
| related = Luxgen n7 (Model C)
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| battery = {{chem|Li|Fe|P|O|4|link=Lithium iron phosphate battery}}, 60 kWh
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| electric_range = >{{cvt|500|km}}, NEDC
| charging = CCS1
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| wheelbase = {{cvt|2800|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4320|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1865|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1530|mm|in|1}}
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The Foxtron Model B is a battery electric vehicle designed by Foxtron, a joint venture of Foxconn and Yulon Motor, using the same Foxtron MIH platform as the earlier Foxtron Model C sport utility vehicle. It was styled by Pininfarina. The prototype was unveiled in October 2022 and the production model was shown one year later.
History
The prototype Model B was shown at Hon Hai Tech Day on October 18, 2022; contemporary press coverage focused on its design, which was subcontracted to the Italian design studio Pininfarina.{{cite news |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/foxtron-model-b-us-built-ev-hatchback-rival-tesla-model-y |title=Foxtron Model B is US-built EV hatchback to rival Tesla Model Y |first=Greg |last=Kable |date=6 October 2022 |work=Autocar |access-date=26 February 2024}}{{cite news |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/foxconn-foxtron-model-b-electric-suv-first-look-review/ |title=The Foxtron Model B Is a Pininfarina-Penned Urban Electric SUV From Taiwan |first=Alex |last=Kierstein |date=October 18, 2022 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=26 February 2024}} Initial speculation compared the Model B to the Volkswagen ID.3, but the prototype was approximately the same size and targeted the same market segment as the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-30.
An updated version was shown one year later;{{cite news |url=https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1141192_foxconn-reveals-electric-cargo-van-updates-on-foxtron-evs |title=Foxconn reveals electric cargo van, updates on Foxtron EVs |first=Stephen |last=Edelstein |date=October 23, 2023 |work=Green Car Reports |access-date=26 February 2024}} Foxtron confirmed the Model B would enter production,{{cite news |url=https://www.wardsauto.com/vehicles/foxconn-establishes-new-electric-vehicle-company |title=Foxconn Establishes New Electric Vehicle Company |first=Greg |last=Kable |date=January 16, 2024 |work=Wards Auto |access-date=26 February 2024}} possibly to be marketed by Luxgen in Taiwan as the Luxgen n5.{{cite news |url=https://news.u-car.com.tw/news/article/76447 |title=[U-EV]Model B準量產版、Model N等車展出，2023鴻海科技日揭示集團電動車方向 |lang=zh |trans-title=[U-EV] Hon Hai Technology Day 2023 reveals the group's electric vehicle plans: Model B quasi-production version, Model N and other vehicles on display |author=張旭 |date=October 18, 2023 |work=u-car Taiwan |access-date=26 February 2024}} Luxgen filed for a trademark on 'n5' in 2023.{{cite news |url=https://www.ddcar.com.tw/article/36987 |title=比 n7 更入門，Luxgen 註冊「n5」商標、Model B 純電跨界車量產規劃中 |lang=zh |trans-title=More entry-level than the n7, Luxgen has registered the trademark 'n5' and is planning to mass-produce the Model B pure electric crossover |first=Thomas |last=Chen |date=September 23, 2023 |work=DDCar |access-date=27 February 2024}} The vehicle was expected to start production in 2023 at an unspecified factory in China and in 2024 at Lordstown Assembly in the United States.{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a41559186/foxconn-ev-hatchback-ohio-factory/ |title=Foxconn, Maker of iPhones, Reveals EV Hatchback Is Coming |first=Caleb |last=Miller |date=October 28, 2022 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=27 February 2024}}
Design
File:Foxtron Model B GIMS 2024 1X7A2000.jpg
The range for a planned long-range version is estimated to exceed {{cvt|500|km}} on the New European Driving Cycle. It is expected to be offered either as a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive vehicle or a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version. It shares its basic platform and drivetrain components with the Luxgen n7; the single-motor version is expected to have the same maximum output of {{cvt|230|hp|kW PS}} and traction battery with 60 kW-hr capacity, offering a maximum range of {{cvt|450|km}}, NEDC.{{cite news |url=https://news.u-car.com.tw/news/article/72628 |title=[U-EV]Model C提供3種規格、Model B跨界掀背與Model V貨卡等同步登場，2022鴻海科技日揭示更多產品規畫 |lang=zh |trans-title=[U-EV] Hon Hai Technology Day 2022 will reveal more product plans: Model C is available in 3 specifications, Model B crossover hatchback and Model V cargo truck will be launched simultaneously |date=October 18, 2022 |author1=Bob |author2=張旭 |work=u-car Taiwan |access-date=26 February 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{cite press release |url=https://www.foxconn.com/en-us/press-center/press-releases/latest-news/903 |title=HHTD 2022 Unveils Two Concept Prototype EVs, Defines Contract and Design Manufacturing Service (CDMS) First made-in-Taiwan electric pickup and crossover hatchback |date=October 18, 2022 |publisher=Hon Hai Technology Group}}