Luxgen U6 facelift 2017 GT220 1.8i (222 Hp) AISIN
Luxgen U6:
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.
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 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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2017 Overview:
Luxgen U6 (facelift 2017). With 310 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1530 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (222 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 8 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(U6: 2013 - 2017).
| General: |
| Brand: | Luxgen |
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| Model: | U6 |
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| Generation: | facelift 2017 |
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| Modification (Engine): | GT220 1.8i (222 Hp) AISIN |
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| Start of production: | November, 2017 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 222 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 123.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1798 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.8 kg/Hp, 146.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 203.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1520-1540 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4640 mm mm [15mm more] |
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| Width: | 1825 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1610 mm mm [35mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1568 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1578 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | AISIN |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Tires size | 225/50 R18; 225/45 R19 |
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| Wheel rims size | 18; 19 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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Behind the wheel of the Luxgen U6. How does it handle on the road?