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{{short description|Taiwanese automotive manufacturer}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Luxgen Motor Co., Ltd.
| native_name = 納智捷汽車股份有限公司
| logo_size = 160px
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| predecessor =
| foundation = {{start date and age|2009}}
| founder = [[Kenneth Yen]]
| location = [[Miaoli County]], Taiwan
| key_people = K.C. Hu and Jack Wu (General Manager)
| area_served = Worldwide
| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]]
| num_employees =
| parent = [[Yulon|Yulon Motor]]
| assets = $9.8 billion [[New Taiwan dollars]]
| products = [[Cars]]
| revenue =
| operating_income =
| profit =
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/}}
}}
'''Luxgen Motor Co., Ltd.''' is a northern Taiwanese [[automotive]] manufacturer headquartered in [[Miaoli County]], [[Taiwan]], and a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Yulon|Yulon Motor]].
Luxgen was founded in 2009, and the company's motto is "Think Ahead." From 2010 to 2020, Luxgen vehicles were manufactured and marketed in [[China]] by [[Dongfeng Yulon]]. Currently, Luxgen products are primarily manufactured and marketed in Taiwan.
==History==
[[File:Luxgen logo.png|left|thumb|Prior logo, used from 2009 to 2022]]
Luxgen made its first overseas sale in Oman in 2010, as part of a plan to focus on the Middle East, Latin America, Central America and South America, Russia, China and Southeast Asia car markets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://autonews.gasgoo.com/Detail2020.aspx?ClassId=2&ArticleId=1015005|title=Taiwanese car brand Luxgen to go international|website=Gasgoo}}</ref> Further sales were made in the Dominican Republic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2010/12/25/2003491791|title=Luxgen looks to Middle East, Russia - Taipei Times|date=December 25, 2010|website=www.taipeitimes.com}}</ref>
In 2011, Luxgen topped the [[J.D. Power]] Customer Service Index (CSI) in Taiwan among locally produced car brands.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2011/09/23/008111-luxgen-tops-j-d-power-customer-service-index-csi-study.html|title=Luxgen tops the J.D. Power Customer Service Index (CSI) Study Amongst The Local-Produced Auto Brands In Taiwan |work=The Auto Channel|date=February 2018}}</ref> Luxgen repeated as the highest-scoring marque among Mass Market Brands in the J.D. Power 2018 Taiwan CSI Study.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/jd-power-2018-taiwan-customer-satisfaction-index-csi-study|title=Luxgen Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands; Lexus Ranks Highest among Luxury Brands|website=www.jdpower.com|access-date=2018-09-25}}</ref>
Luxgen entered the Russian market in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.taiwantrade.com/news/taiwan-auto-maker-luxgen-shines-at-moscow-show-38842.html|title=Taiwan Auto Maker Luxgen Shines at Moscow Show |website=www.taiwantrade.com|access-date=2013-09-06}}</ref> followed by the Iranian market in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://financialtribune.com/articles/economy-auto/68366/taiwans-luxgen-motor-co-to-enter-iran|title=taiwans-luxgen-motor-co-to-enter-iran |website=www.financialtribune.com|date=15 July 2017 |access-date=2017-07-16}}</ref>
In 2020, Luxgen announced that the manufacturer would exit from China market due to low sales.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=17 June 2020|title=Taiwanese car brand Luxgen to leave China|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3949480|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Taiwan News}}</ref>
== Products ==
{{Main|List of Luxgen vehicles}}
=== Current products ===
====U6====
{{main|Luxgen U6}}
The [[Luxgen U6]] compact crossover debuted in 2013, using the same platform and 1.8 and 2.0&nbsp;L VVT turbo engines as the S5.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2013/11/all-new-luxgen-u6-turbo-crossover/ |title=All-New Luxgen U6 Turbo Crossover Debuts in Taiwan [w/Videos] |first=Dan |last=Mihalascu |date=November 18, 2013 |work=CarScoops |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref>  The U6 GT and U6 GT225 models are equipped with the smaller and larger engine, respectively. The U6 was facelifted in 2017, adding a 1.6&nbsp;L engine from [[PSA Group]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/12/14/spy-shots-facelift-and-psa-engines-for-the-luxgen-u6-in-china/ |title=Spy Shots: Facelift And PSA Engines For The Luxgen U6 In China |first=W.E. |last=Ning |date=December 14, 2016 |work=Car News China |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carstuff.com.tw/car-news/item/22549-2017-psa-1-6l-6.html |title=2017上海車展：PSA 1.6L渦輪動力加身！納智捷優6改款上市 |lang=zh |trans-title=2017 Shanghai Auto show: PSA 1.6L engine added! Luxgen U6 facelift launched |author=邱志翔 |date=April 21, 2017 |work=Car Stuff |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref>
====URX====
{{main|Luxgen URX}}
The [[Luxgen URX]] debuted in 2019. The URX is a midsize crossover based on the U6's platform.<ref>{{cite news |title=Luxgen unveils new URX sports utility vehicle - Taipei Times |url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2019/12/17/2003727652 |work=www.taipeitimes.com |date=Dec 17, 2019}}</ref> It could be the first Luxgen vehicle exported to Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |title=La marque taiwanaise Luxgen pourrait très bientôt arriver en France |url=https://www.challenges.fr/automobile/actu-auto/la-marque-taiwanaise-luxgen-pourrait-tres-bientot-arriver-en-france_663472 |website=Challenges}}</ref>
====n7====
{{main|Luxgen n7}}
The [[Luxgen n7]] debuted in 2023. The n7 is a battery-electric SUV for which preorders opened in September 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/10/14/2003807650 |title=Luxgen unveils N7 EV pricing and delivery schedule |work=Taipei Times |date=October 14, 2023 |access-date=12 February 2024}}</ref>
<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:Luxgen U6 Neo 001.jpg|[[Luxgen U6|U6]] (2013–present); Neo model shown
File:Luxgen URX Neo 003.jpg|[[Luxgen URX|URX]] (2019–present); Neo model shown
File:Luxgen N7 Taiwan (1).jpg|[[Luxgen n7|n7]] (2023–present)
</gallery>
=== Discontinued products ===
====M7====
{{main|Luxgen M7}}
Luxgen's first production model was the [[Luxgen7 MPV]] [[minivan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Yulon Group Launches World's First Smart Vehicle Incorporating Taiwan's IT Technology under the Indigenous LUXGEN Brand |url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/08/21/474880.html/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901181657/http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/08/21/474880.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-09-01 |publisher=The Auto Channel |date=2009-08-20 }}</ref> It was officially shown to the public for the first time on August 19, 2009,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/luxgen7-mpv-with-think-yulon-s-path-to-glory-10107.html |title=Luxgen7 MPV with Think+, Yulon's Path to Glory |author=Patrascu, Daniel |date=21 August 2009 |work=Auto Evolution |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> and went on sale in Taiwan on September 19, 2009. The vehicle was based on the [[Renault Espace#3|Renault Espace III]].<ref name=DTW-22>{{cite web |url=https://driventowrite.com/2022/07/19/luxury-and-genius-luxgen-cars-profile/ |title=Luxury and Genius |author=Miles, Andrew |date=19 July 2022 |website=Driven To Write |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/02/23/444456.html |title=Yulon introduces Luxgen MPV in Taiwan |date=February 23, 2009 |publisher=The Auto Channel |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> In Taiwan, by March 2010, more Luxgen7 MPVs had sold than the entire Hyundai lineup.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/luxgen7-the-taiwanese-mpv-that-could-18436.html |title=Luxgen7, the Taiwanese MPV That Could... |last=Dumitrache |first=Alina |date=24 March 2010 |work=Auto Evolution |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref>
In December 2009, luxury CEO (built-to-order)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/luxgen7-ceo-the-business-jet-on-wheels-25522.html |title=Luxgen7 CEO, the Business Jet on Wheels |first=Alina |last=Dumitrache |date=22 October 2010 |work=Auto Evolution |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> and [[electric vehicle|electric]] EV+ models were unveiled publicly at the Dubai Motor Show;<ref name=LGPR-2009-12-18>{{cite press release |url=https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/12/18/459057.html |title=Luxgen unveils new SUV and world's first electric 7-Passenger MPV at Dubai Motor Show |date=December 18, 2009 |publisher=The Auto Channel |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> the EV+ was developed in collaboration with [[AC Propulsion]].<ref>{{cite web|title=California's AC Propulsion to co-develop new EV with Taiwan, Might Sell in U.S.|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/californias-ac-propulsion-to-codevelop-new-ev-with-taiwan-might-sell-in-us-2547/|publisher=www.motortrend.com|date=2008-10-13}}</ref> When the styling was updated in 2014, the MPV was renamed to [[Luxgen M7]].
Luxgen M7 was discontinued in 2021.
====U7====
{{main|Luxgen U7}}
The [[Luxgen U7]] is Luxgen's second product. It was unveiled as the Luxgen7 SUV at the Dubai Motor Show in December 2009<ref name=LGPR-2009-12-18/> and released on June 4, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Luxgen 7 SUV Unveiled |url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/luxgen7-suv-unveiled-21138.html |publisher=Autoevolution |date=2010-06-05}}</ref> The name was changed to U7 during the facelift. Both the M7 and U7 are powered by a 2.2&nbsp;L [[turbocharged]] 4-cylinder petrol engine developed in collaboration with Le Moteur Moderne, using turbos manufactured by [[Garrett Motion|Garrett]], and meeting [[Euro4]] emissions standards.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/05/13/477396.html|title=Luxgen 2.2 L MEFI Turbo Engine: Light Weight And Efficient |date=May 13, 2010 |publisher=The Auto Channel |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref>
Luxgen U7 was discontinued in 2020.
====S5====
{{main|Luxgen S5}}
Originally launched as the Luxgen5 Sedan, the compact sedan was unveiled in November 2011 at the Taipei Auto Show<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/taiwans-luxgen-reveals-new-sedan-w-videos/ |title=Taiwan's Luxgen reveals new sedan [w/videos] |first=Jonathon |last=Ramsey |date=December 8, 2011 |work=Autoblog |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> and then officially launched in the second quarter of 2012, followed by a China release in July 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/07/25/luxgen-5-sedan-hits-the-china-car-market/ |title=Luxgen 5 Sedan hits the China car market |first=Joey |last=Wang |date=July 25, 2013 |work=Car News China |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> It was the first wholly self-developed Taiwanese car.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}} The Neora EV concept, shown at Auto Shanghai in April 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=Luxgen shows Neora EV concept|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/27/luxgen-shows-neora-ev-concept-in-shanghai/|publisher=Autoblog|date=2011-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2011/04/taiwans-luxgen-shows-off-neora-ev/ |title=Taiwan's Luxgen Shows Off Neora EV Concept Sedan in Shanghai |date=April 26, 2011 |work=CarScoops |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> was adapted for production as the Luxgen5, equipped with conventional 1.8&nbsp;L and 2.0&nbsp;L turbocharged petrol engines with [[variable valve timing]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2011/12/taiwan-luxgen-launches-its-first-sedan/ |title=Taiwan's Luxgen Launches its First Sedan Model, the Luxgen5 [Videos and Gallery] |date=December 7, 2011 |work=CarScoops |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref> After a design refresh in 2015, the sedan was renamed to [[Luxgen S5]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/02/10/spy-shots-facelifted-luxgen-s5-sedan-is-ready-for-the-chinese-auto-market/ |title=Spy Shots: facelifted Luxgen S5 sedan is Ready for the Chinese auto market |first=Joey |last=Wang |date=February 10, 2015 |work=Car News China |access-date=13 February 2024}}</ref>
Luxgen S5 was discontinued in 2020.
====V7====
{{main|Luxgen V7}}
[[File:Luxgen V7 Turbo taxi- 36556895520.jpg|thumb|Luxgen V7 Taxi rear view]]
The Luxgen V7 is basically a wheelchair accessible version of the M7 which has a lower extended tailgate and extended roof. The V7 was later revealed in production version during the 2016 Taipei Auto Show.
Luxgen V7 was discontinued in 2021.
====S3====
{{main|Luxgen S3}}
Luxgen S3 is a sub-compact sedan which was released in 2016.
Luxgen S3 was discontinued in 2020.
====U5====
{{main|Luxgen U5}}
The [[Luxgen U5]] debuted in Q3, 2017. The U5 is a subcompact crossover based on the S3's platform.<ref>{{cite news |title=Luxgen offers first subcompact crossover SUV - Taipei Times |url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2017/09/21/2003678820 |work=www.taipeitimes.com |date=Sep 21, 2017}}</ref>
Luxgen U5 was discontinued in 2020.
====MBU====
{{main|Luxgen MBU}}
The [[Luxgen MBU]] debuted in 2019. The MBU is a concept performance crossover on a new platform that is intended for future vehicles.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3845998 |title=Taiwan's Luxgen not planning to launch fully electric cars in 2020 |first=Matthew |last=Strong |date=December 28, 2019 |work=Taiwan News |access-date=12 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.u-car.com.tw/news/article/61890 |title=Luxgen MBU最快2021年中上市、Zinger貨卡下半年現身！中華與裕隆法說會透露產品規劃 |lang=zh |trans-title=Luxgen MBU will be available as soon as mid-2021, and Zinger cargo vehicles will appear in the second half of the year! Chung Hwa and Yulon press conferences reveal product plans |author=張旭 |date=April 15, 2020 |work=u-car |access-date=12 February 2024}} </ref>
<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:Luxgen M7 Turbo EcoHyper facelift.jpg|[[Luxgen M7|M7]] (2009–2021); EcoHyper model shown
File:2016 Luxgen S3 (front).jpg |[[Luxgen S3|S3]] (2016–2020)
File:Luxgen S5 GT 001.jpg|[[Luxgen S5|S5]] (2012–2020); GT model shown
File:2018 Luxgen U5 (front).jpg |[[Luxgen U5|U5]] (2016–2020)
File:LUXGEN U7 TURBO 2014 01.JPG|[[Luxgen U7|U7]] (2010–2020)
File:Luxgen V7 EcoHyper.jpg|[[Luxgen V7|V7]] (2016–2021); EcoHyper model shown
</gallery>
==See also==
* [[List of companies of Taiwan]]
* [[List of Taiwanese automakers]]
* [[Dongfeng Yulon]] (Luxgen Mainland China)
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*{{official|https://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/}} {{in lang|zh}}
* [https://luxgenamericalatina.com/ Luxgen Latin America]
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