Luxgen U5
{{Self-published|date=November 2017}}
{{Short description|Taiwanese subcompact crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| image = File:2018 Luxgen U5 (front).jpg
| caption =
| name = Luxgen U5
| manufacturer = Luxgen
| production = 2017–2020
| assembly = {{ubl
| Taiwan: Miaoli
| China: Hangzhou
}}
| designer = James C. Shyr
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.6 L Dongfeng DFMA16 I4
}}
| transmission = CVT
| class = Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front engine, front wheel drive
| wheelbase = {{convert|2620|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4395|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1783|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1607|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related = Luxgen S3
}}
The Luxgen U5 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen.{{cite web |url=https://www.carnewschina.com/2017/04/18/2017-shanghai-auto-show-leaked-new-cars-mega-preview-part-3 |title=2017 Shanghai Auto Show Leaked New Cars |publisher=CarNewsChina.com|access-date=19 April 2017}}
Overview
The U5 crossover is based on the Luxgen S3 subcompact sedan and is positioned under the Luxgen U6 compact crossover.{{cite web |url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2017/09/21/2003678820|title=Luxgen offers first subcompact crossover SUV |publisher=Taipei Times |access-date=18 February 2018}} It is powered by the DFMA16 {{cvt|1.6|liter|cc}} petrol engine supplied by Dongfeng Motor Corporation with {{Convert|120|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|15.3|kgm|0|abbr=on}}. {{clarify|date=October 2019}}
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.{{Cite news|url=https://m.u-car.com.tw/article/39003/%E6%AD%A3%E5%BC%8F%E5%94%AE%E5%83%B9652E9%E8%90%AC%E8%B5%B7%E3%80%81%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%9A%E8%BC%83%E9%A0%90%E5%94%AE%E6%B6%88%E5%8E%BB1%E8%90%AC%EF%BC%8CLuxgen%20U5%E5%9C%8B%E5%85%A7%E6%AD%A3%E5%BC%8F%E7%99%BC%E8%A1%A8|title=正式售價65.9萬起、最多較預售消去1萬，Luxgen U5國內正式發表|work=U-CAR.com.tw|access-date=2018-07-01}}
File:2018 Luxgen U5 (rear).jpg|Luxgen U5 rear view
File:P 20170917 173436 vHDR Auto1.jpg|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. {{Cite web|url=https://auto.ltn.com.tw/news/15231/2|title=獨家》納智捷 2 款國產車已停產不再販售！Luxgen 證實並透露未來新車規劃 - 自由電子報汽車頻道|date=May 1, 2020|website=自由時報電子報}}