Luxgen n7
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Luxgen n7 003.jpg
| name = Luxgen n7
| manufacturer = Luxgen
| aka = Foxtron Model C
| production = 2023–present
| assembly = Taiwan: Miaoli
| factory = Yulon Motors
| motor = Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
| transmission = Single-speed reduction gear, 1:9.07
| drivetrain =
| battery = 400 V {{chem|Li|Fe|P|O|4|link=Lithium iron phosphate battery}}, 60 kW-hr
| range =
| electric_range = {{cvt|489–505|km}} (NEDC)
{{ubl
| 6.6 kW (AC)
| 135 kW (DC)
}}
| powerout = {{unbulleted list
| {{cvt|172|kW|hp PS}}
| {{cvt|340|Nm}}
}}
| wheelbase = {{Convert|2920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}{{cite web |url=https://storage.luxgen-motor.com.tw/app/public/LUXGEN%20n⁷%20完整規配表_202312.pdf |title=Luxgen n⁷ |date=December 2023 |publisher=Luxgen |access-date=13 February 2024}}
| length = {{convert|4695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1895|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1625|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| weight = {{convert|1935|-|1975|kg|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| layout = {{ubl
|RR
|D4 (expected)
}}
| platform = Foxtron MIH
| related =
}}
The Luxgen n7 (stylized with a superscript number as n7) is a 5- or 7-seat battery electric mid-size crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen, approximately the same size as the conventionally powered Luxgen URX.
It was developed by Foxtron, a joint venture established in 2020 between Luxgen parent Yulon and Hon Hai Precision, better known as Foxconn. The first public viewing of the concept vehicle, the Foxtron Model C, was in October 2021, and the n7 was announced as the retail version in October 2022; production began in late 2023.
History
File:Foxtron Model C 02 -- Bangkok Motor Show -- 2022-03-23.jpg Model C at Bangkok Motor Show (March 2022)]]
The Foxtron Model C concept was unveiled at the second annual Hon Hai Tech Day in October 2021,{{cite press release |url=https://www.foxconn.com/en-us/press-center/events/foxconn-events/694 |title=Hon Hai Debuts Three Self-Developed Electric Vehicle Models |date=October 18, 2021 |publisher=Hon Hai Technology Group |access-date=13 February 2024}}{{cite news |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/foxconn-electric-vehicles-reveal-pininfarina-sedan/ |title=Foxconn reveals three electric vehicles, including Pininfarina-designed flagship sedan |first=Sean |last=Szymkowski |date=October 18, 2021 |work=CNet |access-date=14 February 2024}} with a production version shown one year later,{{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 |access-date=13 February 2024}} which would be marketed in Taiwan as the Luxgen n7. Preorder sales were scheduled to start in October 2022,{{cite news |url=https://www.wardsauto.com/vehicles/luxgen-n7-cuv-unveiled-foxtrons-first-model |title=Luxgen n7 CUV Unveiled as Foxtron's First Model |first=Greg |last=Kable |date=September 6, 2022 |work=Wards Auto |access-date=13 February 2024}} with production to commence in November 2023; the first vehicles were delivered to retail customers by mid-January 2024.{{cite news |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202310120011 |title=Luxgen unveils pricing, delivery schedule of n7 EV |author1=Han Ting-ting |author2=Ko Lin |date=October 12, 2023 |agency=CNA |work=Focus Taiwan |access-date=13 February 2024}}{{cite news |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202401150017 |title=Foxtron eyes North America as 1st overseas market for Model C |author1=Chung Jung-feng |author2=Frances Huang |date=January 15, 2024 |work=Focus Taiwan |access-date=13 February 2024}}
By September 2023, Luxgen had received 20,000–25,000 preorders for the n7; at that time, the n7 had the lowest starting price of any electric automobile in Taiwan.{{cite news |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4900839 |title=Taiwan's Yulon to launch EV developed with Foxconn in late 2023 |first=Matthew |last=Strong |date=May 24, 2023 |work=Taiwan News |access-date=13 February 2024}}{{cite news |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/09/30/2003806970 |title=Foxtron, Yulon to release all-electric Luxgen SUV |first=Lisa |last=Wang |date=September 30, 2023 |work=Taipei Times |access-date=13 February 2024}} By November, there were more than 9,100 confirmed preorders.{{cite news |url=https://news.tvbs.com.tw/english/2313079 |title=Foxtron marks milestone with record n7 EV model pre-orders |first=Scarlett |last=Yu |date=November 22, 2023 |work=TVBS |access-date=13 February 2024}} It is expected the Model C or a derivative will be marketed in southeast Asia and the United States by the third quarter of 2025.{{cite news |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202310170023 |title=Hon Hai's jv aims to start electric SUV overseas deliveries in 2025 |author1=Chung Jung-feng |author2=Frances Huang |date=October 17, 2023 |work=Focus Taiwan |access-date=13 February 2024}}
Design
The Luxgen n7 is based on the Foxtron MIH platform, which is billed as an "open source" kit to develop electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies; in exchange for access to the MIH platform, automotive companies will contract all production to Foxconn. MIH, which stands for "Mobility in Harmony", was announced in 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a34397358/foxconn-electric-vehicle-platform/ |title=iPhone Builder Foxconn Is Making an EV Platform with a Solid-State Battery |first=Roberto |last=Baldwin |date=October 16, 2020 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=14 February 2024}}{{cite news |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a41709332/iphone-foxconn-electric-pickup-truck/ |title=IPhone Maker Foxconn Reveals EV Truck Of Its Own |first=Jay |last=Ramey |date=October 19, 2022 |work=Autoweek |access-date=14 February 2024}} MIH operations are managed by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a joint venture between Foxtron and the Yulon R&D center, Hua-chuang Automobile Information Technical Center (HAITEC).{{cite news |url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/markets/automotive/article/21162112/electronic-design-a-closer-look-at-foxtrons-evkit-electric-vehicle-platform |title=A Closer Look at Foxtron's 'EVKit' Electric-Vehicle Platform |first=Murray |last=Slovick |date=April 29, 2021 |work=Electronic Design |access-date=13 February 2024}} Styling and engineering design were handled by Foxtron, which also assumes responsibility for the component supply chain management and production management, while Yulon manufactures the vehicles in its Miaoli factory.{{cite news |url=https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3553 |title=The challenges of Foxtron EV, Taiwan's sole car brand |first1=Chen Kang |last1=Kang |first2=Meng-hsuan |last2=Yang |date=November 1, 2023 |work=CommonWealth Magazine |access-date=15 February 2024}}
External dimensions are similar to the Luxgen URX, but the n7 has a wheelbase that is longer by {{cvt|200|mm}}.
=Powertrain=
The final production versions shown initially in October 2023 were equipped with a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive chassis and a standard-range battery option, estimated at 60 kWh capacity.{{cite web |url=https://newcar.u-car.com.tw/Luxgen/n%E2%81%B7/6478/overall |title=Luxgen n7 |website=u-car Taiwan |access-date=13 February 2024 |lang=zh}} In addition, a long-range single-motor model fitted with a larger battery for an estimated {{cvt|700|km}} of range and a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model with a combined maximum output of {{cvt|460|hp}} are expected in the future.{{cite web |url=https://newcar.u-car.com.tw/Luxgen/n%E2%81%B7/6478/article/316060 |title=[U-EV] 確認續航里程、駕駛模式、ADAS LV2+、零百加速，Luxgen車主意向調查揭露n⁷細節 |lang=zh |trans-title=[U-EV] Luxgen reveals n⁷ details confirming cruising range, driving mode, ADAS Level 2+, 0-to-100 acceleration |author=何聖堯 |date=July 9, 2023 |work=u-car Taiwan |access-date=14 February 2024}} A prototype Model C with dual motors and an 80 kW-hr battery was demonstrated in October 2023.{{cite web |url=https://newcar.u-car.com.tw/Luxgen/n%E2%81%B7/6478/article/316068 |title=單馬達版、雙馬達版同步搶先感受─Luxgen n⁷與鴻華Foxtron Model C產品體驗 |lang=zh |trans-title=The single-motor and dual-motor versions previewed simultaneously — Luxgen n⁷ and Hon Hai Foxtron Model C product experience |author=張旭 |date=October 23, 2023 |work=u-car Taiwan |access-date=13 February 2024}}
Consumption for the standard-range single-motor version is estimated at {{cvt|{{#expr:100/7.6 round 1}}–{{#expr:100/7 round 1}}|kWh/100km|mpge}}, providing a range of {{cvt|489–505|km}} under the New European Driving Cycle, depending on specific model configuration. DC fast charging is provided through a CCS1 connector, at a maximum rate of 135 kW, which is claimed to charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes.{{cite news |url=https://newcar.u-car.com.tw/Luxgen/n%E2%81%B7/6478/article/316065 |title=60kWh電池、DC最大充電功率135kW，Luxgen n⁷電氣性能解密 |lang=zh |trans-title=Luxgen n⁷ electrical performance decrypted: 60kWh battery, maximum DC charging power 135kW |date=October 13, 2023 |work=u-car Taiwan |access-date=14 February 2024}} V2L, using the high-voltage traction battery to power up to 1,800 W of electrical loads, is possible using an adaptor.
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References
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External links
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- {{official|https://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/n7}}
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