Luxgen M7

Last updated
Luxgen M7 / V7 / M7 EV+
Luxgen M7.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Luxgen
Also calledLuxgen7 MPV (20092014)
Production2009September 2021 (Luxgen M7)
2016–2021 (Luxgen V7)
2010(Luxgen 7 MPV EV+)
Assembly Miaoli, Taiwan
Hangzhou, China (Dongfeng Yulon)
Body and chassis
Body style Minivan
Layout Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
Platform L7 platform
Related Luxgen7 SUV
Powertrain
Engine 2.2 L Turbocharged I-4
Electric motor AC induction electric motor (7 MPV EV+)
Power output
  • 131 kW (178.1 PS; 175.7 hp) (2.2L)
  • 148 kW (201.2 PS; 198.5 hp) (ECO HYPER)
  • 120 kW (163.2 PS; 160.9 hp) (EV+)
Transmission
Battery High performance lithium-ion battery pack
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,910 mm (114.6 in)
Length4,845 mm (190.7 in)
Width1,876 mm (73.9 in)
Height1,768 mm (69.6 in)
Curb weight 1,830–1,875 kg (4,034–4,134 lb)

The Luxgen M7, previously the Luxgen7 MPV is a 7-passenger Taiwanese automobile produced by Luxgen beginning from 2009.

Contents

Overview

The vehicle was developed under Yulon's R&D center, HAITEC. It was officially shown to the public on 19 August 2009, and hit showrooms on 9/19/2009. The car is powered by a 2.2 L I-4 MEFI turbocharged engine developed by tuned by Delphi. The platform is derived from the Renault Espace. The turbocharger is supplied by Garrett and powers the engine up to 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) at 5,200 rpm and 28 kg⋅m (270 N⋅m; 200 lb⋅ft) of torque from 2,500 to 4,000 rpm. The 5-speed Manumatic transmission is supplied by Aisin. Pricing starts at NT$798,000 up to NT$1,068,000. ABS, EBD, BAS, and the Think+ Multi-purpose system(slightly different by trim level) are all standard equipment. The targeted competitor is the BYD Song Max. In 2014, the Luxgen7 MPV received a facelift and name change to Luxgen M7 to fit the new Luxgen naming theme.

The voice controlled Luxgen Think+ system (co-developed with HTC) combines the on-board Windows CE computer with the Electronic Stability Control system and it provides 3.5G mobile internet connection, GPS navigation, along with travel, shop, and traffic information. [1]

A facelift was done in 2014 with a redesigned front bumper, dark head lamps with DRL, and a new set of LED tail lamps. The name was changed from Luxgen7 MPV to Luxgen M7 turbo Eco hyper, and the engine was also updated with a retuned 2.2- liter I4 turbo one with improved horsepower of 202PS and 30 kg⋅m (290 N⋅m; 220 lb⋅ft) of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. The fuel efficiency was also improved to 13.57 km/L(EPA) and 11.8 km/L(EU).

In September 2021, Luxgen confirmed that the ICE-only powered M7 minivan will be discontinued from late this year due to poor sales and implementation of the Environmental Protection Administration's Phase 6 automotive emissions standards, as its engine is unable to be modified further to remain in compliance with the new automotive emission standards. This means that the Luxgen M7 will only be available with an all-electric powertrain as the sole powertrain choice for the M7. [2]

EV+

Luxgen also introduced the world's first electric MPV, Luxgen7 MPV electric vehicle co-developed by AC Propulsion. The top speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and the electric range is 350 kilometres (217 mi) at 40 km/h (25 mph). [3] While most of the exterior was based on the regular Luxgen7 MPV, the EV+ receives a different front bumper and grille compartment design and clear tail lamp clusters in a lightly tinted blue color.

YearsModelPowerTorqueImage
2009Luxgen7 MPV 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp)274 N⋅m (202 lb⋅ft)
2010Luxgen7 MPV EV+240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp)265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft)
Luxgen7 MPV EV+ Luxgen7 MPV EV+.jpg
Luxgen7 MPV EV+

CEO

The Luxgen 7 CEO is an executive limousine built on the MPV platform. Most parts of the vehicle body remains the same while on the exterior, the CEO receives a different grille design. It has two "first-class" rear seats with massage, recline and leg rest. A divider with motorized panels separates the passenger and driver compartments. The glass window can be frosted with the flick of a switch, along with an opaque panel that enhances privacy.

Luxgen7 CEO Luxgen Master CEO Auto Chongqing 2012-06-07.jpg
Luxgen7 CEO

V7

The Luxgen V7 is Luxgen's wheelchair accessible van based on the M7. It is launched in 2016 and is equipped with an extended and lower tailgate and a raised roof.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitsubishi Colt</span> Motor vehicle

The Mitsubishi Colt is a nameplate from Mitsubishi Motors that has been applied to a number of automobiles since 1962. It was first introduced with a series of kei and subcompact cars in the 1960s, and then for the export version of the subcompact Mirage between 1978 and 2002. Chrysler, Mitsubishi's longtime partner, also used the name when applying its long-running practice of rebadging Mitsubishi vehicles as the Dodge and Plymouth Colt captive imports for the North American market between 1970 and 1994.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nissan Tiida</span> Motor vehicle

The Nissan Tiida is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan from 2004 to 2023 through three generations. Depending on the market, the Tiida was also marketed as a subcompact car, particularly in the Americas for the first-generation model as the Nissan Versa. The first-generation model (C11) was produced up to 2018 in some markets, and was offered as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toyota Wish</span> Compact MPV (2003—2017)

The Toyota Wish is an automobile produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota from 2003 to 2017. It is a compact MPV with standard three-row seating, and was positioned between the Corolla Spacio and the Ipsum in Toyota's minivan lineup. In Japan, it was available at Toyota Netz dealerships.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitsubishi Zinger</span> Motor vehicle

The Mitsubishi Zinger, is a compact MPV designed by Mitsubishi Motors in conjunction with the China Motor Corporation and produced since December 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hyundai Starex</span> Motor vehicle

The Hyundai Starex is a series of light commercial vehicles built by Hyundai. First-generation models were known in Europe as the Hyundai H-1, and in the Netherlands as the Hyundai H200. The cargo variant of the second-generation models was marketed as the Hyundai iLoad in Australia and the United Kingdom. The second-generation passenger variant was marketed as the Hyundai iMax in Australia and as the Hyundai i800 in the United Kingdom. In Europe, the cargo variant was marketed as the Hyundai H-1 Cargo, while the passenger variant was marketed as the Hyundai H-1 Travel. In the Netherlands, it is called the Hyundai H300. In Malaysia, the passenger variant of the H300 is only sold as a fleet vehicle, and the cargo variant is marketed as the Hyundai StarexRoyale in a Minivan configuration.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peugeot 408 (saloon)</span> Motor vehicle

The Peugeot 408 is a compact car (C-segment) produced by Peugeot since 2010. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010, at the Beijing Auto Show and sales began in China on April 8, 2010. In November 2010, production of the 408 commenced in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina, with sales starting in April 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luxgen</span> Taiwanese automotive manufacturer

Luxgen Motor Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Miaoli County, Taiwan, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Yulon Motor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Acura ILX</span> Motor vehicle

The Acura ILX is a compact car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Honda under the Acura brand, based on the ninth-generation Civic sedan. The ILX replaced the Canadian market exclusive Acura CSX. The gasoline-electric hybrid version was Acura's first.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kia Ray</span> Motor vehicle

The Kia Ray is a city car manufactured by Kia exclusively for the South Korean domestic market. Based on the Kia Picanto/Morning, it was specifically developed in compliance with the "light car" category that offers tax incentives for cars with exterior dimensions below 3,600 mm (141.7 in) in length and below 1,600 mm (63.0 in) in width.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BYD Tang</span> Mid-size crossover SUV

The BYD Tang is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto, available as an battery electric, a plug-in hybrid or formerly a conventional ICE vehicle. The vehicle is the second model of BYD's "Dynasty" series passenger vehicles after the Qin, and gets its name from the Tang dynasty, the most prosperous of all the great Chinese dynasties.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luxgen S3</span> Motor vehicle

The Luxgen S3 is a 5-seater subcompact sedan car produced by the Taiwanese car company Luxgen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BYD Song</span> Compact crossover SUV

The BYD Song is a series of compact crossover SUVs produced by BYD Auto since 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BYD Song Max</span> Compact MPV

The BYD Song Max is a compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) developed by BYD since 2017. Initially available solely as an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, in 2022 BYD replaced the petrol-powered Song Max with the plug-in hybrid Song Max DM-i after it ended production of ICE vehicles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Changan CS75</span> Chinese compact crossover SUV manufactured by Changan

The Changan CS75 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Changan Automobile. Debuted during the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show and launched on the Chinese auto market in 2014, the original Changan CS75 received a facelift in 2018 and an additional PHEV model in the same year. The Changan CS75 Plus debuted on the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market in 2019 while the original CS75 model remains in production and on the market. As of November 2020, the "Millionth Edition" first generation CS75 based on the 2018 facelift model was announced. The second generation CS75 Plus was introduced for the 2022 model year with updated powertrain and revised design.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">JAC Yueyue</span> Motor vehicle

JAC Yueyue is a city car produced by JAC under the Heyue passenger car series that debuted on the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Changan CS55</span> Chinese compact crossover SUV

The Changan CS55 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Changan Automobile under the Changan marque since 2017. It debuted on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market later in 2017. The manufacturer announced a full-electric version on 9 July 2020 called the CS55 EV. A facelift in 2019 updated the name to Changan CS55 Plus, and the second generation Changan CS55 Plus was introduced in March 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trumpchi M8</span> Chinese minivan

The Trumpchi M8 is a minivan manufactured by GAC Group under the Trumpchi brand in China and the GAC Motor brand globally. Originally launched as the GM8 in 2017, it was renamed in 2020 to simply M8 in China and GN8 in global markets. The completely redesigned second generation M8 was launched in 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jetour X70</span> Chinese mid-size crossover

The Jetour X70 is a series of 7-seater mid-size crossover produced by Jetour, a brand launched in 2018 by Chery.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geely Jiaji</span> Motor vehicle

The Geely Jiaji is a compact MPV built by Chinese manufacturer Geely Auto as the company's first MPV. The concept named "VF11" was shown at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. The Jiaji provides L2-level automatic driving, intelligence pilot and RCW system. The Geely Jiaji officially went on sale on March 11, 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keyton M70</span> Motor vehicle

The Keyton M70 is a microvan and micro truck made by the Keyton (Qiteng) brand of Fujian Motors Group from 2014. Keyton or Qiteng is a brand under FQT Motor, making various compact MPVs, microvans, and delivery vans.

References

  1. "Taiwan's new LUXGEN 7 MPV features HTC THINK+ computer".
  2. "【獨家】百萬有找國產 MPV Luxgen M7 傳即將停售!納智捷官方回應 - 自由電子報汽車頻道". 自由時報電子報. September 10, 2021.
  3. "Luxgen EV (Chinese)". Archived from the original on 2009-09-22. Retrieved 2009-09-20.