Luxgen U6

Luxgen U6
Luxgen U6
Overview
Manufacturer	Luxgen
Also called	Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper, Luxgen U6 GT
Production	2013–present
Assembly	Taiwan: Miaoli
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
Related	Luxgen S5
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L, 2.0 L Turbocharged I-4
Transmission	6-speed Manumatic transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4,625 mm (182.1 in)
Width	1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height	1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Curb weight	1,472–1,505 kg (3,245–3,318 lb)

The Luxgen U6 is a compact crossover(CUV) produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen. The vehicle 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 and 27.1 kg.m or a 2.0 turbo with 191 hp and 28 kg.m. 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]

The Luxgen U6 used to be called Luxgen U6 Turbo Eco Hyper in Taiwan. A facelift model was launched in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. It went on sale in November, 2017 in Taiwan. The U6 GT is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 202PS and 32.6kgm, and the U6 GT220 is powered by a 1.8L petrol engine with 222PS and 33.6kgm, both with 6-speed manumatic transmission. ^[4]Its competitor worldwide is BYD Song.