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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
|image=Luxgen_U6_China_2015-04-06.jpg
| image = Luxgen U6 GT 009.jpg
|name=Luxgen U6
| name = Luxgen U6
| caption =
|manufacturer=[[Luxgen]]
| manufacturer = [[Luxgen]]
|production=2013–present
| aka = {{unbulleted list
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|assembly= [[Miaoli City|Miaoli]], [[Taiwan]]
| Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper (2013–2017)
|engine= 1.8 L, 2.0 L [[Turbocharged]] [[Inline-four engine|I-4]]
| Luxgen U6 GT/GT220 (2017–2023)
|transmission= 6 speed [[Manumatic]] transmission
| Luxgen U6 Neo (2023–present)
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| wheelbase = {{Convert|2720|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
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|length= {{convert|4625|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| powerout = {{unbulleted list
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|width= {{convert|1825|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| '''U6 Turbo:'''
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|height= {{convert|1645|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| 128 kW (171 hp; 173 PS) (1.8 L)
|class = [[Compact SUV|Compact]] [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]]
| 142 kW (191 hp; 194 PS) (2.0 L)
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|body_style=5-door [[SUV]]
| '''U6 GT:'''
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|weight= {{convert|1472|-|1505|kg|abbr=on}}
| 149 kW (199 hp; 202 PS) (1.8 L)
|layout=[[FF layout|Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive]]
| '''U6 GT220:'''
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|related= [[Luxgen S5]]
| 163 kW (219 hp; 222 PS) (1.8 L)
}}
| production = 2013–present<br />2013–2017 (U6 Turbo Eco Hyper)<br />2017–2023 (U6 GT/GT220)<br />2023–present (U6 Neo)
| designer = [[James C. Shyr]]
| assembly = {{ubl
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|Taiwan: [[Miaoli City|Miaoli]]
|China: [[Hangzhou]]
|Iran: [[Mamqan]] (Azvico)
}}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
|'''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
| 1.8 L ''G18TG'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] [[Turbocharger|turbo]]
| 2.0 L ''G20TG'' I4 turbo
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
| 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| 6-speed [[manumatic]]
}}
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| wheelbase = {{cvt|2720|mm|in|1}}
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| length = {{cvt|4625|mm|in|1}}
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| width = {{cvt|1825|mm|in|1}}
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| height = {{cvt|1645|mm|in|1}}
| class = [[Crossover (automobile)|Compact crossover]] [[SUV]] ([[C-segment|C]])
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| body_style = 5-door SUV
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| weight = {{cvt|1472|-|1505|kg}}
| predecessor =
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
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| related = [[Luxgen S5]]
}}
}}
The '''Luxgen U6''' is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company [[Luxgen]]. The compact crossover was also produced and sold in China by the [[Dongfeng Yulon|Dongfeng-Yulon]] joint venture.
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The '''Luxgen U6''' is a compact crossover(CUV) produced by the [[Taiwan]]ese car company [[Luxgen]]. The vehicle was developed under [[Yulon]]'s R&D center, [[Hua-chuang Automobile Information Technical Center|HAITEC]]. Based on the same platform as the [[Luxgen5 Sedan|Luxgen S5]] compact car, the U6 crossover is Luxgen's first compact crossover positioned under the [[Luxgen7 SUV|U7]] 7 seater SUV. A minor update was done in 2014, featuring the new Eco Hyper engine technology. The U6 Turbo is available with two turbocharged engines: 1.8 turbo with 150&nbsp;hp and 230&nbsp;nm or a 2.0 turbo with 170&nbsp;hp and 256&nbsp;nm. Gearbox: 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual for the 1.8 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.0 turbo.<ref>{{cite web|title= LUXGEN U6 launched in taiwan |url=http://www.carnewschina.com/2013/11/18/luxgen-u6-turbo-suv-debuts-in-taiwan|publisher=carnewschina.com|date=2013-11-18}}</ref>

==Overview==
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The Luxgen U6 was developed under [[Yulon]]'s R&D center, [[Hua-chuang Automobile Information Technical Center|HAITEC]]. Based on the same platform as the [[Luxgen5 Sedan|Luxgen S5]] compact car, the U6 crossover is Luxgen's first compact crossover positioned under the [[Luxgen7 SUV|U7]] 7 seater SUV. A minor update was done in 2014, featuring the new Eco Hyper engine technology. The U6 Turbo is available with two turbocharged engines: 1.8 turbo with {{cvt|171|hp|0}} and {{cvt|27.1|kgm|0}} or a 2.0 turbo with {{cvt|191|hp|0}} and {{cvt|28|kgm|0}}. Gearbox: 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual for the 1.8 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.0 turbo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Luxgen U6 Turbo SUV debuts in Taiwan |url=http://www.carnewschina.com/2013/11/18/luxgen-u6-turbo-suv-debuts-in-taiwan |publisher=carnewschina.com |date=2013-11-18 |access-date=2024-05-07 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://allwheelsforward.com/luxgen-u6-review/ |title=Luxgen U6 review – The affordable crossover with a touch of luxury and packed with technology |website=allwheelsforward.com |language=en-US |access-date=2017-06-13}}{{dead link|date=May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.carenthusiast.com/news/article/8925/Luxgen/2014-LuxGen-U6+Turbo/LuxGen's+latest.html |title=New SUV from Taiwan |website=www.carenthusiast.com |access-date=2017-06-13 |language=en}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Luxgen U6 001 China 2015-04-13.jpg|Luxgen U6 front
File:Luxgen U6 002 China 2015-04-13.jpg|Luxgen U6 rear
</gallery>

===U6 GT===
A facelift model was launched in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show called the U6 GT. It went on sale in November, 2017 in Taiwan. The U6 GT is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with {{cvt|202|PS|kW hp|0}} and {{cvt|32.6|kgm|0}}, and the U6 GT220 is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with {{cvt|222|PS|kW hp|0}} and {{cvt|33.6|kgm|0}}, both with 6-speed manumatic transmissions. A U6 GT Rays Edition model was also offered with a set of Rays performance wheels developed by Luxgen and Rays exclusively for the U6 GT.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://news.u-car.com.tw/news/article/39544 |title=正式售價77.9萬起、6車型編成，Luxgen U6 GT國內正式發表 |work=U-CAR.com.tw |access-date=2018-07-01 |language=Chinese (Taiwan)}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Luxgen U6 GT 011.jpg |Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) front
File:Luxgen U6 GT 002.jpg|Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) rear
</gallery>

===U6 Neo===
A second facelift was launched in 2023 called the U6 Neo. The powertrain of the U6 Neo remains to be the 1.8L petrol engine with {{cvt|202|PS|kW hp|0}} while featuring a restyled front end that fits with the URX Neo and the [[Luxgen N7]] electric crossover SUV that comes after. A U6 Neo Rays Edition model was also offered with a limited run of 100. The Rays Edition features the same Rays performance wheels from the U6 GT Rays Edition.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://autos.yahoo.com.tw/new-cars/trim/luxgen-u6%28new%29-2023-neo--rays%E5%8B%81%E9%9A%8E%E7%89%88 |title=2023 Luxgen U6(NEW) Neo Rays勁階版 |work=autos.yahoo.com.tw |access-date=2024-02-17}}</ref>


<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
[[File:Luxgen_U6.jpg|thumb|Luxgen U6 rear view]]
File:Luxgen U6 Neo 001.jpg|Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) front
File:Luxgen U6 Neo 002.jpg|Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) rear
</gallery>
{{clear}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Luxgen U6}}
* [http://www.dfyl-luxgen.com/ Luxgen China]
* [http://www.dfyl-luxgen.com/ Luxgen China]
* [http://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/TC/Car/u6 Luxgen U6 Official Taiwanese Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160510094629/http://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/TC/Car/u6 Luxgen U6 Official Taiwanese Website]


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[[Category:Luxgen vehicles|U6]]
[[Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Compact sport utility vehicles]]
[[Category:Compact sport utility vehicles]]
[[Category:Cars of Taiwan]]
[[Category:Cars introduced in 2013]]




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Latest revision as of 14:41, 2 September 2024

Luxgen U6
Overview
ManufacturerLuxgen
Also called
  • Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper (2013–2017)
  • Luxgen U6 GT/GT220 (2017–2023)
  • Luxgen U6 Neo (2023–present)
Production2013–present
2013–2017 (U6 Turbo Eco Hyper)
2017–2023 (U6 GT/GT220)
2023–present (U6 Neo)
Assembly
DesignerJames C. Shyr
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedLuxgen S5
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • U6 Turbo:
  • 128 kW (171 hp; 173 PS) (1.8 L)
  • 142 kW (191 hp; 194 PS) (2.0 L)
  • U6 GT:
  • 149 kW (199 hp; 202 PS) (1.8 L)
  • U6 GT220:
  • 163 kW (219 hp; 222 PS) (1.8 L)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length4,625 mm (182.1 in)
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Curb weight1,472–1,505 kg (3,245–3,318 lb)

The Luxgen U6 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. The compact crossover was also produced and sold in China by the Dongfeng-Yulon joint venture.

Overview

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The Luxgen U6 was developed under Yulon's R&D center, HAITEC. Based on the same platform as the Luxgen S5 compact car, the U6 crossover is Luxgen's first compact crossover positioned under the U7 7 seater SUV. A minor update was done in 2014, featuring the new Eco Hyper engine technology. The U6 Turbo is available with two turbocharged engines: 1.8 turbo with 171 hp (128 kW) and 27.1 kg⋅m (266 N⋅m; 196 lbf⋅ft) or a 2.0 turbo with 191 hp (142 kW) and 28 kg⋅m (275 N⋅m; 203 lbf⋅ft). Gearbox: 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual for the 1.8 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.0 turbo.[1][2][3]

  • Luxgen U6 front
    Luxgen U6 front
  • Luxgen U6 rear
    Luxgen U6 rear

U6 GT

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A facelift model was launched in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show called the U6 GT. It went on sale in November, 2017 in Taiwan. The U6 GT is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 202 PS (149 kW; 199 hp) and 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lbf⋅ft), and the U6 GT220 is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 222 PS (163 kW; 219 hp) and 33.6 kg⋅m (330 N⋅m; 243 lbf⋅ft), both with 6-speed manumatic transmissions. A U6 GT Rays Edition model was also offered with a set of Rays performance wheels developed by Luxgen and Rays exclusively for the U6 GT.[4]

  • Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) front
    Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) front
  • Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) rear
    Luxgen U6 facelift (U6 GT) rear

U6 Neo

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A second facelift was launched in 2023 called the U6 Neo. The powertrain of the U6 Neo remains to be the 1.8L petrol engine with 202 PS (149 kW; 199 hp) while featuring a restyled front end that fits with the URX Neo and the Luxgen N7 electric crossover SUV that comes after. A U6 Neo Rays Edition model was also offered with a limited run of 100. The Rays Edition features the same Rays performance wheels from the U6 GT Rays Edition.[5]

  • Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) front
    Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) front
  • Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) rear
    Luxgen U6 2023 facelift (U6 Neo) rear

References

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  1. ^ "Luxgen U6 Turbo SUV debuts in Taiwan". carnewschina.com. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  2. ^ "Luxgen U6 review – The affordable crossover with a touch of luxury and packed with technology". allwheelsforward.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ "New SUV from Taiwan". www.carenthusiast.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  4. ^ "正式售價77.9萬起、6車型編成，Luxgen U6 GT國內正式發表". U-CAR.com.tw (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  5. ^ "2023 Luxgen U6(NEW) Neo Rays勁階版". autos.yahoo.com.tw. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
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