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From left to right: Luxgen5, Luxgen7 MPV, Luxgen7 SUV From left to right: Luxgen5, Luxgen7 MPV, Luxgen7 SUV From left to right: Luxgen5, Luxgen7 MPV, Luxgen7 SUV
Until now, Luxgen has been associated in Russia with one model - the Luxgen7 SUV, which was brought last year to the Moscow International Auto Show, where it demonstrated miracles of dexterity. Blindly (all the windows were sealed with light-tight film on the car), she climbed onto trestles and swings. The driver drove the car, guided by the instruments and the image on the central navigation screen. In fact, today the manufacturer has three cars in its portfolio. This is the already mentioned Luxgen7 SUV crossover, built on the same platform as the Luxgen7 MPV station wagon of increased capacity and the latest development of the company, which entered the assembly line a year ago, is the Luxgen5 sedan. Our site was one of the first to open a car brand from Taiwan to Russian readers by talking about SUVs. But as the start of sales approaches the portrait of the car, more and more new features are added, inaccuracies are eliminated.
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The first crossover to come to Russia. However, why come? He will be assembled at a plant in Cherkessk, and he will go to dealerships with a Russian VIN, which, according to the director general of the Russian representative office of the company, Mr. Frank Wang, will be about twenty by the end of the year. This approach is bold and at the same time responsible. Only a manufacturer confident in the quality of goods can do this. Is it a joke, not just to bring in a batch and try to trade, but to immediately open production in the country.
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Here it is, the Luxgen7 SUV, standing sparkling with varnish. Raindrops, without which it seems that not a day passes in Taiwan, roll with silver balls along the sides and hood and only enhance the pleasant impression of a well-cut crossover. The renowned Italian workshop of ItalDesign Giorgetto Giugiaro had a hand in the design, although the Taiwanese themselves did the final fine-tuning. Someone sees the appearance of the Luxgen7 SUV Peugeot 3008, someone - the motives of the "flowing sculptures" from Hyundai. Everyone wants to see familiar features in the new car, but for some reason no one dares to say about the identity and style of the Luxgen brand. I am inclined to the latter and, I hope, I will not sin against the truth. Look, there are a lot of photos, you cannot blame the originality of the Luxgen7 SUV!
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And what about the interior? The notorious chemical smell that has glorified more than one Chinese brand is not mentioned in the Luxgen7 SUV. If it smells of anything there, then quality leather, which manufacturers, without stinting, upholstered the seats and steering wheel. Among the tightly fitting parts of the front panel, the central display screen stands out. Of course, this is one of the main intermediaries in the relationship of the driver with the car and the world. But more on that later. There is plenty of space in the front and rear seats. The rear seats have separate adjustment, move back and forth, you can change the angle of inclination of the back. The standard reproach to all cars from Asia and Japan is the shortish seat cushions, but this is uncritical.
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Driver's seat. All seat adjustments are on the side of the cushion. Driver's seat. All seat adjustments are on the side of the cushion. Driver's seat. All seat adjustments are on the side of the pillow
Everything seems to be at hand on the driver’s seat, the electric seats allow you to get comfortable, the seat is not only heated, but also ventilated. The adjustment buttons are placed on the left side of the pillow facing the door. Therefore, you have to control functions blindly. But the skill comes quickly. But the steering column on the departure is not adjustable. In the vertical plane, the rudder position can be changed, but in the horizontal - no. Like it or not, for a car that carries in its name a piece of the word "luxury" and claims to be premium, this is a drawback.
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Front Panel. Instruments are well readable. Front panel. Instruments are well readable. Front panel. Devices are well read. Looking ahead, I’ll say that the steering column is not regulated by departure on any Luxgen car that was presented in Taiwan. Manufacturers themselves do not see this as a special need, but emphasize that if persistent wishes come from customers, they will solve the problem quickly - there are no technical obstacles in its path.
But for the spacious and comfortable interior, Taiwanese crossover can forgive a lot. Seated in the back row is offered a multimedia system with a separate screen. The rear seats are adjusted separately, they can be moved back and forth, you can tilt the back. Under the seat cushions - additional containers for small things. Everything is thought out and neatly done.
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The dimensions of the passenger compartment allow you to organize a third row of seats. The dimensions of the passenger compartment allow you to organize a third row of seats. The dimensions of the passenger compartment allow you to organize a third row of seats.
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I had a chance to ride on both versions of the crossover, all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive - the car is more rigid and more nervous in sensations in comparison with mono-drive. But the one that is brought to the front axle is more imposing, but also more frisky, which is confirmed by the manufacturer's data. There were no congresses on the ground and off-road, so the possibility of all-wheel drive remained underestimated. However, neither one nor the other car is designed to overcome this terrain, and therefore, by purchasing the front-wheel drive Luxgen7 SUV, you win in price, fuel efficiency and maintenance. But if you are an apologist for all-wheel drive, then you will also find a lot of arguments in favor of your choice. Whether it is reliable control on a slippery road, a more confident start in difficult conditions and, of course, somewhat improved cross-country ability on the ground. The weight of the arguments can be estimated when the company finally decides on Russian prices and configurations. So far, the fork is called 1, 000, 000 - 1, 500, 000 rubles.
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The drive is not affected by the vehicle equipment. Cars with only one unit will be delivered to Russia: a 2.2 liter petrol engine, 175 hp and a 5-speed automatic. This does not mean that the Russian buyer is not worthy of more - just the company has no other at the moment.
Equipped with a turbocharger, the engine pulls enough, and the box works in tandem with it harmoniously. But if you were in the arsenal of the company a modern diesel engine of the same volume, your impressions would be brighter. The relief in Taiwan abounds in elevation. As soon as the road goes up, the box peremptorily goes one step down, and the engine picks up the “song” from a new, higher note.
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The night-vision system is very useful on dark Russian highways The night-vision system is very useful on dark Russian highways The night-vision system is very useful on dark Russian highways
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When an obstacle appears, in addition to the image, an audible sound signal is generated. When an obstacle appears, in addition to the image, an audible sound signal is sent. All-round view system: when an obstacle appears, an additional sound signal is provided in addition to the image.
Of those features that should give luxury to the car, it is necessary to note the electronic filling, which significantly helps the driver. The first thing to say is about this monitor itself. Its 10-inch size allows you to track the route in navigation mode without any strain on your eyes, thanks to it and the well-known clear images from cameras, the famous Taiwanese race car driver Chen Ho Huang demonstrates blindfold on a platform for off-road driving on a Luxgen7 SUV. The data on the "blind" zones are displayed on the monitor, this happens automatically when the turn indicator is turned on. This data is from a night vision system (niht view) and a circular view, bearing the sonorous name of “Eagle View” (eagl view). A good anti-theft device in the form of a driver's seat is also thought up, which is fixed at a minimum distance from the steering wheel and does not allow anyone (except the owner, of course) to the steering wheel. I believe that future owners of Luxgen7 SUVs will no longer need additional mechanical anti-theft devices.
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About how the crossover will be sold in Russia and on the issue of luxury in the understanding of Luxgen,”says Frank Wang, President of Luxgen Motor Russia:
- Currently, we have ten dealers, and by the end of the year the figure will double. Sales are aimed at Moscow, St. Petersburg and cities with a population of more than a million inhabitants, as well as where the population shows an increased interest in the car, in particular in Nizhny Novgorod and Stavropol.
At the initial stage, we do not set the task of selling and selling. We are building a brand in the market. Therefore, we carefully select dealers who are able to follow our difficult standards. Our experience in China and Taiwan shows that such an approach is at least twice as effective as generally accepted, and the level of customer satisfaction is also higher. If in an ordinary dealership, on average, every tenth visitor makes an order, then we have every fifth. The approach of our company involves in the process of choosing a car not only the future driver, but also members of his family. For example, they all participate in a virtual test drive offered at dealerships, and then the wife or children ask to buy this particular car. Cars with improved anti-corrosion treatment will come to Russia. In addition to exclusive leather seat upholstery (in Taiwan we only sell such equipment), fabric will be offered, given the harsh winter conditions.
The name Luxgen is based on the company's philosophy of being luxury and ingenious. We identify the ingenious with high-tech products, but the concept of luxury is different for everyone. Rich people do not have it at all, because everything is available to them. We would like to make luxury affordable for middle-class people. In the case of automobiles, this means the emergence of devices and services for luxury cars in mid-range vehicles. Given the technological capabilities of Taiwanese enterprises and the fact that most high-tech products are manufactured in Taiwan, we can afford it. For clarity, you can bring this comparison: living in a three-star hotel, you use the services of a five-star.
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Essentially reading questions:
- In terms of overall dimensions and impressiveness, the car is closer to the American ones, and by the suspension tuning it is closer to Europeans.
- About body metal. The manufacturer provides a 10 year warranty against rust. The humid climate of the island, winds from the sea make us pay more attention to the problems of corrosion resistance.
- Indications for fuel consumption at the request of the SR included in the number of technical characteristics. See table. Actual measurements of the dynamics of the car will be carried out in Russian conditions at the test site. According to the first sensations, the declared data is true.
- The seat cushions are short. The Taiwanese can not do anything with this. Most of the cars are sold in Asian markets. In my opinion, the length of the pillows is not so critical. We in Russia have a lot of people of average and below average height.
- Plastic front panel hard. According to company representatives, the decoration materials for cars delivered to Russia will differ, taking into account the cold climate.
