The Luxgen7 SUV has been unveiled, and the Taiwanese company says that sales for their second generation model have been booming on their home market, after the vehicle had its official debut at the Motor Show in Dubai.
The Luxgen7 SUV is 4.8 m long, 1.93 m wide and 1.76 m tall and besides featuring an intelligent 3-mode 4WD system that car also uses a 10-mode five-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting function.
As for hi-tech gadgets at the interior the Luxgen7 SUV comes with the Think+ video and audio infotainment system, GPS, Eagle View+ which represents 4 cameras offering a 360 degrees surveillance view, Lane Departure Warning, Night Vision and others.
The Luxgen7 SUV price for Taiwan starts at 838,000 NTD (aprox. 25,800 USD) and reaches 1,148,000 NTD (around 35,300 USD) for the top ranging variant.
Luxgen press release :
Taiwan’s first passenger automobile brand LUXGEN is steaming ahead
with the launch of its second model the LUXGEN7 SUV. After the
unprecedented success of its debut model, the LUXGEN7 MPV, which
received comprehensive media coverage during the world debut at the
Dubai motor show, achieved phenomenal sales volume which surpassed the
sales volume of the entire Hyundai brand in Taiwan and became the first
automobile ever to win the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Award. LUXGEN
has poured everything it stands for to create the next new LUXGEN model
—the LUXGEN7 SUV.
The LUXGEN7 SUV represents a milestone in vehicle design. The
distinctive wing-shaped chrome nose trim and cascading grille express
both power and confidence; meanwhile, its coupe-like profile and upward
sweeping beltlines convey a sense of dynamic motion as well. Measuring
at 4.8 meters long, 1.93 meters wide and 1.76 meters in height, the
LUXGEN7 SUV is also among the largest in its segment while maintaining
elegant and svelte proportions.
In order to offer an impressively solid body structure, the LUXGEN7
SUV adopts the Multi-H floor structure and HRSS High Rigidity Safety
Structure to achieve a flat and spacious interior floor and excellent
level of impact-resistance characteristics. For the powertrain, the
LUXGEN7 SUV comes equipped with an intelligent 10-mode, 5-speed
automatic transmission with manual shifting function co-developed by
world’s famous automotive transmission manufacturer Aisin for
responsiveness, efficiency and driving enjoyment. LUXGEN7 SUV’s
intelligent 3-mode 4WD system can actively divide engine torque between
the front and rear axles based on the road condition and driver input.
In order to facilitate the cargo access, the LUXGEN7 SUV is the only
vehicle in its segment to be equipped with the intelligent power
actuated tailgate as standard equipment. The intelligent power tailgate
can be configured to open partially in order to prevent collision when
parked in confined spaces such as an underground parking lot.
The LUXGEN-exclusive anti-theft sport seat is another standard
equipment to demonstrate LUXGEN’s attentive consideration for its
owners. When drivers press the button on the anti-theft seat for three
seconds before locking the doors with the remote control, the anti-theft
system will activate by sliding itself forward and leaning against the
steering wheel to deny unauthorised access of the vehicle.
In terms of the interior design, the LUXGEN7 SUV uses the premium
leather seat with airline first class style surrounding head restraints
together with the available heating, ventilation, electronic massage and
lumbar support adjustment functions to ensure utmost comfort anytime.
In addition, the Hi-end Clarion audio system and JBL speakers provide
premium sound quality and surreal vocal reproduction to music lovers.
In the LUXGEN7 SUV, safety is the utmost priority. Standard safety
equipment includes dual front SRS airbags, ABS Antilock Braking System,
BAS Braking Assistance System, EBD Electronic Brake Distribution system.
Furthermore, dual side protection airbags, dual side curtain airbags,
ESC Electronic Stability Control, TCS Traction Control System are also
available options.
The Think+ onboard computer system which offers video and
audio entertainment, telecommunication, GPS navigation, personal safety,
owner exclusive and system settings functionsare complemented with four
advanced visual assistance systems including Eagle View+ (a
360 degree surveillance system), Side View+ (Blind Spot
Monitoring System), LDWS+(Lane Departure
Warning System) and Night vision+ (high sensitivity night
vision enhancement system) offering unparalleled functionality.
The LUXGEN7 SUV is available in five trim levels at prices ranging
from NTD 838,000 to NTD 1,148,000.
The car is built solid and excellent craftmanship attention to every details and good powered engine
Fuel economy is terrible driving in the city about 11MPG this may be an engine turbo mapping problem or a gear ratios that has to be shortened since it indicates always up to 3rd gear that it is consuming 19.9L/100km so LUXGEN has to follow up asap and do a firmware fixing this for all users via the THINK?. On the highway at 50mph you get 25mpg but at 75mph with cruise control you only get 18mpg. I guess that is why LUXGEN doesnt show the fuel consumption in the specs sheet or its website.
It handles like a race car with very precise direction and cornering and suspension over holes
Air conditioning is great and all controls are well placed and solid feeling
Dont see the use or need for the third row of seats only midgets fit there so it would be better use to remove them and have it as luggage space.
The front seats need more padding and to be a little larger for 1.80m high drivers
The THINK computer is great and it has good visibility including the Night Vision except that the Owner’s Manual doesnt include Bluetooth configuration nor the 3.5G integrated modem nor does it comes with high sensitivity GPS (SIRF-III) installed nor did it came with electronic version of manuals installed on the THINK
Strangely such an highly electronically oriented car doesnt come with engine oil life nor tire pressure monitoring systems integrated to the THINK display, nor does the Diagnostic shows information about the car components, it only states a very short “no malfunctions detected”
The rear view mirror is too high and too close to the driver head, needs to be moved about 10cms and lowered about 5cms to be viewed more easily
The windshield is too clear, needs to be tinted and UV treated to shield the driver from the sun glare
No all weather vinyl contoured floor mats or cargo mats are offered as accessory so if you work in snow or mud or sandy areas be ready to improvise a solution in order not to get the carpet dirty
FM radio reception is poor no more than 25km even though the manual indicates 40 to 48km