Luxgen

Luxgen Motor Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Miaoli County. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Foxtron. Luxgen was founded in 2009, and the company's motto is "Think Ahead". From 2010 to 2020, its vehicles were manufactured and marketed in China by Dongfeng Yulon. Currently, Luxgen products are primarily manufactured and marketed in Taiwan.

History

Luxgen made its first overseas sale in Oman in 2010, as part of a plan to focus on the Middle East, Latin America, Central America and South America, Russia, China and Southeast Asia car markets.[1] Further sales were made in the Dominican Republic.[2]

In 2011, Luxgen topped the J.D. Power Customer Service Index (CSI) in Taiwan among locally produced car brands.[3] Luxgen repeated as the highest-scoring marque among Mass Market Brands in the J.D. Power 2018 Taiwan CSI Study.[4]

Products

Current products

U6

The Luxgen U6 compact crossover debuted in 2013, using the same platform and 1.8 and 2.0 L VVT turbo engines as the S5.[9] The U6 GT and U6 GT225 models are equipped with the smaller and larger engine, respectively. The U6 was facelifted in 2017, adding a 1.6 L engine from PSA Group.[10][11]

URX

The Luxgen URX debuted in 2019. The URX is a midsize crossover based on the U6's platform.[12] It could be the first Luxgen vehicle exported to Europe.[13]

n7

The Luxgen n7 debuted in 2023. The n7 is a battery-electric SUV for which preorders opened in September 2022.[14]

U6

URX

The Luxgen URX debuted in 2019. The URX is a midsize crossover based on the U6's platform.[12] It could be the first Luxgen vehicle exported to Europe.[13]

n7

The Luxgen n7 debuted in 2023. The n7 is a battery-electric SUV for which preorders opened in September 2022.[14]

Discontinued products

M7

Luxgen's first production model was the Luxgen7 MPV minivan.[15] It was officially shown to the public for the first time on August 19, 2009,[16] and went on sale in Taiwan on September 19, 2009. The vehicle was based on the Renault Espace III.[17][18] In Taiwan, by March 2010, more Luxgen7 MPVs had sold than the entire Hyundai lineup.[19]

In December 2009, luxury CEO (built-to-order)[20]

M7

In December 2009, luxury CEO (built-to-order)[20] and electric EV+ models were unveiled publicly at the Dubai Motor Show;[21]

U7

The Luxgen U7 is Luxgen's second product. It was unveiled as the Luxgen7 SUV at the Dubai Motor Show in December 2009[21] and released on June 4, 2010.[23] The name was changed to U7 during the facelift. Both the M7 and U7 are powered by a 2.2 L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine developed in collaboration with Le Moteur Moderne, using turbos manufactured by Garrett, and meeting Euro4 emissions standards.[24]

Luxgen U7 was discontinued in 2020.

S5

Originally launched as the Luxgen5 Sedan, the compact sedan was unveiled in November 2011 at the Taipei Auto Show[25] and then officially launched in the second quarter of 2012, followed by a China release in July 2013.[26] It was the first wholly self-developed Taiwanese car. The Neora EV concept, shown at Auto Shanghai in April 2011,[27][28] was adapted for production as the Luxgen5, equipped with conventional 1.8 L and 2.0 L turbocharged petrol engines with variable valve timing.[29] After a design refresh in 2015, the sedan was renamed to Luxgen S5.[30]

Luxgen S5 was discontinued in 2020.

V7

The Luxgen V7 is basically a wheelchair accessible version of the M7 which has a lower extended tailgate and extended roof. The V7 was later revealed in production version during the 2016 Taipei Auto Show.

Luxgen V7 was discontinued in 2021.

S3

Luxgen S3 is a sub-compact sedan which was released in 2016.

Luxgen S3 was discontinued in 2020.

U5

The Luxgen U5 debuted in Q3, 2017. The U5 is a subcompact crossover based on the S3's platform.[31]

Luxgen U5 was discontinued in 2020.

MBU

The Luxgen MBU debuted in 2019. The MBU is a concept performance crossover on a new platform that is intended for future vehicles.[32][33]

native name	納智捷汽車股份有限公司
type	Private
foundation	2009
founder	Kenneth Yen
location	Miaoli County, Taiwan
key people	K.C. Hu and Jack Wu (general manager)
area served	Worldwide
industry	Automotive
parent	Foxtron
assets	$9.8 billion New Taiwan dollars
products	Cars
homepage	https://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/

History

Products

Current products

U6

URX

n7

U6

URX

n7

Discontinued products

M7

M7

U7

S5

V7

S3

U5

MBU

See also

External links

References

U7

S5

V7

S3

U5

MBU