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Spy Shots: Luxgen U5 SUV is Naked in Taiwan

Publishtime:1970-01-01 08:00:00 Views:22

Spy shots showing the upcoming Luxgen U5 SUV all-naked in Taiwan, posing for a photo shoot carrying bicycles without front wheels on a roof rack. The U5 SUV will debut in Taiwan in early 2014, debut in China is expected for the Beijing Auto show in April 2014.

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Luxgen is a brand from the Taiwanese Yulong Group. Luxgen cars are made in Taiwan and in China by the Dongfeng-Yulong joint venture.

The Luxgen U5 SUV is based on the same platform as the Luxgen 5 Sedan that was launched on the China car market in July. The China-made U5 will be powered by the same engines as the China-made Luxgen 5: 1.8 turbo with 150hp and 230nm or a 2.0 turbo with 170hp and 256nm. Gearbox: 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual for the 1.8 turbo, and a 6-speed automatic for the 2.0 turbo. Price in China will start around 125.000 yuan.

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Much better without the bicycles.