Luxgen 3 Sedan
Luxgen is one of the smaller players in China, it is a brand of Yulon Motor of Taiwan and its cars for the Chinese market are produced by a Joint Venture with Dongfeng Motor. The brand has launched a compact sedan below the Luxgen 5, unsurprisingly called Luxgen 3. Prices start at 59.800 Yuan (€ 8.000,- / US$ 9,000), and it will compete in one of the most fiercely competitive segments in China, which spells trouble for a model from a brand with low recognition and (at least in the beginning) an old-fashioned powertrain. At least the interior looks pretty modern, with a 9 inch touch screen in the center console, although we’ve seen above that even larger screens are being fitted by domestic automakers these days. The design is a bit busy, with sharp creases along the sides, a dip in the side-window line and a high rear-end. The Luxgen 3 is powered by a non-turbo Dongfeng 1,6-liter four-cylinder engine with 124hp, mated to a 5-speed manual or a CVT. Luxgen promises a 1,5-liter turbo engine and a hybrid will follow later. Dimensions are 4.551/1.783/1.551mm, with a wheelbase of 2.620mm.
