Three years ago in Moscow there was a grand premiere of the Luxgen brand, little known in our country, originally from Taiwan. In September 2013, the mid-size crossover Luxgen 7 went on sale. Full production was launched right in Cherkessk at the Derways enterprise. At all, correct name Luxgen brand - Laxgin, but we deliberately call it Luxgen. It's more convenient and easier.

The brand name was based on two English words– Luxury or luxury, and Genius, also known as “brilliant”. In just seven years of the company's existence, the Taiwanese have made a brilliant leap forward. Luxgen 7 is positioned as a representative premium segment, which remains relatively affordable for the mass consumer. The entire Laxjin range.

Exterior

The design of the seventh Luxgen turned out to be at least unusual. Large head optics and a massive radiator grille played a decisive role in this. When viewed in profile, the crossover looks like a puffy Infiniti Ex. In our opinion, the front of the car is its weak point. Take a look at the Luxgen 7 photo - you will see strange small grilles, a strange radiator shape, and headlights.

Somehow everything is clumsy and unsightly. From the rear, the car looks a little better, there is no feeling of “bad taste”. The nose of the car has a large bumper, which in turn covers a large vertical “nose”. On the central part, the “trapezoid” radiator grille found its place, which received a chrome frame and two-story air ducts on both sides, which were made of black plastic.

Located at the top, they were decorated with ribbons LED system daily running lights. The fog lamps are placed quite high, almost next to the headlight. The stamping, which has a U-shape, seems to “hug” the radiator grille, stylish ribs pass through the surface of the hood and smoothly join the A-pillars of the roof. The ledges where the hood merges into the fenders have almond-shaped headlights.

The ancestor indirectly looks like a Peugeot 3008. The side of the Taiwanese car contains considerable door openings, an ascending line of side windows with an “armrest”, which turned out to be quite high, the edge is level door handles, wheel arches carefully calibrated, which can easily be placed inside light wheels alloy, designed for 18 inches, a roof dome with a spoiler and a compact rear part in the style of current crossover coupe-type bodies.

If you turn your attention to the rear part of the car, it is distinguished by narrow lampshades of dimensions, which are made in the style of an LED system, small door luggage compartment, a stylish bumper with auxiliary lighting elements and built-in exhaust pipes, which received a trapezoidal shape.

The car turned out to be quite good, with proportional and attractive qualities. Of course, some things were purchased from other automobile companies, but we can confidently say that the model was original.

Interior

But here the Taiwanese designers got it right. First of all, with space. After all, having a length of 4.8 meters (this is longer than that of the Volkswagen Touareg 2015), there is no doubt that free space both front and back. Interior decoration average in quality. These are no longer China, but also not premium models from famous European brands.

If the exterior of the Luxgen 7 car raises more or less controversial issues, then when you get into the interior you freeze a little, surprised by the unexpected luxury. The interior received leather trim, not artificial leather, but real leather. It covered the door cards, the lower part of the front dashboard and the central tunnel, steering wheel, and the seats are covered with perforated leather, which slightly hints at the heating and ventilation function.

The driver's seat has an excellent profile and clearly defined support bolsters on the sides. Large steering wheel with a thin rim it can be adjusted purely in height; a considerable dashboard flows through a large console into a floor tunnel that looks high. An LCD display with a diagonal of 10.2 inches has found its place in the middle of the central panel.

It displays an image from 4 cameras, which provide all-round visibility, navigation maps, video from a night vision camera, adjust the multimedia system, and 3-zone climate control. The console, which is located in the center, has a scattering of keys, and it will take time to get used to them and know which is responsible for what. The first row of seats has sufficient free space.

In addition, the seats have an electric drive function. As for the rear sofa, there is no less free space, so even three tall people playing basketball can fit comfortably. The seats installed at the rear can be moved forward and backward using a slide, the backrest can be adjusted according to the angle of inclination, and there are own deflectors for the ventilation system. The floor turned out to be smooth.

The luggage compartment is really huge, although its exact volume is still unknown. The Luxgen 7 SUV crossover model has a considerable number of useful functions. So, there is a “smart” electric drive trunk door, who was trained to monitor the possibility of fully opening the door.

In practice, this will help in a tight parking lot or garage, where there will not be enough free space for the door and it will not rise to the maximum opening, protecting itself from possible damage. There is also high-end music from the Hi-End system, from Clarion, which is equipped with JBL speakers, which have excellent sound quality. The dashboard is completely electronic.

There is relatively little soft plastic inside. Any shortcomings you might find here simply pale in comparison to the impressive high-tech content. What's it worth? side camera, which turns on every time you turn on the turn signal. The image is displayed on a 10-inch monitor.

An interesting option for the Luxgen Seven car was anti-theft system. When a threat arises, the driver's seat leans forward so much that no one other than the owner can return it to its place and get behind the wheel. It is clear that this is unlikely to stop a professional car thief, but still...

Specifications

Power unit

Under the hood, the user will find only a 2.2-liter turbo engine with 175 horsepower and fuel consumption of 11-12 liters on a straight line. In urban driving mode you will have to give up 15 liters for every 100 km. There will be two drives - both front and rear. At the same time, the rear-wheel drive Luxgen car will be 4 cm higher.

On the road, the Taiwanese disappoints. At high speeds the engine frankly lacks traction, and the steering sensitivity leaves much to be desired. Noise insulation also failed - sometimes the engine buzz is too loud. Speaking for the technical characteristics of Luxgen 7, then this car designed on the basis of front-wheel drive vehicles, and can be ordered optionally all-wheel drive version With electromagnetic coupling, which serves to engage the rear axle, from Getrag.

There will be three operating modes – 2WD, Auto and Lock. Speaking of suspensions, it is worth mentioning that McPherson struts were installed at the front, and a rotating beam with a Panhard rod at the rear. A hydraulic power steering wheel is also installed, brake system is represented by disc brakes, and there is also a considerable amount of electronic functions– ABS, EBD, BAS, ESC, TSC, BOS.

The power unit is synchronized with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. On top of that, manual mode will be available from Japanese company Aisin. Electronic system is able to adapt to the driver’s manners, choosing from 10 existing operating algorithms provided. If we say something like this big crossover It would be better with a more powerful powertrain because its competitors outperform the Luxgen 7 in this department.

Dimensions

The Luxgen 7 crossover has these overall characteristics: length - 4,800 mm, height - 1,760 mm, width 1,930 mm, wheelbase 2,910 mm, ground clearance is 175 mm, which is very good, because such ground clearance will only come in handy on our roads.

Safety

The new product has complete set AirBag, which includes curtains on the sides and ABS system And electronic distribution braking forces. There are 9 pillows in total. Luxgen is equipped with top functions passive safety, as they were built and adjusted to pass crash tests by the German company Continental. Active security options were developed by the US company Delphi.

After passing a large number of crash tests and related work, the active and passive safety system Luxgen 7 is ready to ensure the protection of human health, which is certified by international institutions.

Various electrical systems help ensure predictable behavior of the car on city highways and good handling off-road. When the car approaches the separation line and the turn signal is not on, the service will inform the driver about leaving the lane using a sound signal.

Options and prices

Since the Taiwanese manufacturer considers Russia as the main sales market, three variations were released for our country at once of this car. The basic configuration of Luxgen 7 SUV will cost the buyer 1,320,000 rubles. There is no all-wheel drive here, as well as all that multimedia stuffing, leather interior, functional wheel and ESC/TCS systems, which were described above.

Having paid an additional 180,000 rubles, you can count on the appearance of some options. Maximum configuration“Prestige” costs 1,610,000 rubles. The cost of the car is quite justified, because the manufacturer compares its brainchild with the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The basic modification has a front-wheel drive system, ABS, EBD, BAS, BOS services and an anti-theft system, starting the engine with a button and opening doors without a key, parking sensors, folding electronic side mirrors, and an electric rear door drive.

The middle modification “Comfort+” already comes with all-wheel drive, which operates in 3 options. Maximum comfort is available in the “Prestige” modification, which has a combined leather interior trim, a 360-degree video surveillance system and a navigation system.

The standard equipment has the following list:

• Availability of climate control;
• Electric windows on each door;
• Front Airbag;
• Heating function on the front seats;
• Electric driver's seat with memory option;
• Availability of on-board computer;
• Multimedia system;
• Possibility of keyless access to the salon;
• Rear parking sensors;
• Cast wheels;
• Availability of anti-theft alarm.

The average Comfort package boasts additional devices:

• Presence of side airbags;
• Availability of a stabilization system;
• All-wheel drive version;
• The seats are made of leather;
• Electric mirrors;
• The driver's seat has a massage option;
• There are inflatable air curtains.

The maximum configuration “Prestige” has at its disposal, in addition to what is already available:

• Several cameras for all-round visibility;
• Rear view camera;
• Night vision system;
• Availability of cruise control;
• Front parking sensors;
• Electric sunroof drive;
• Light sensor;
• Steering wheel with various options;
• The driver's seat has ventilation and massage.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the car

• Good gearbox;
• Lots of cameras (and a night vision camera);
• Large 10.2-inch screen;
• Unique anti-theft system;
• Spacious interior on any row of seats;
• Large luggage compartment;
• Rich electrical filling;
• Good level of active and passive safety;
• Availability of sockets (12V);
• Pleasant appearance and quality of the interior;
• Acceptable ground clearance.

Premium car from Taiwan

1. Exterior view of the Luxgen 7 SUV
   
2. Salon Luxgen 7 SUV
   
3. Specifications
4. Options and prices
5. Advantages and disadvantages of the machine
   
6. 3 owner reviews
   
7. Video of Luxgen 7 SUV

The Luxgen 7 SUV is a new product from the Taiwanese concern Yulon Motor. The Luxgen 7 SUV first appeared in public in 2012 at the Moscow International Motor Show. The Luxgen 7 SUV cannot be called a fully Taiwanese development, because a quarter of the company’s shares belongs to the Chinese manufacturer DongFeng.

Looking at the photo of the Luxgen 7 SUV, you can see a barely noticeable protective molding made of unpainted plastic located along the entire length of the body. Unfortunately, but the impressive dimensions of the body and elegant design Doesn't feel premium.

Attention to every detail
The interior of the Luxgen 7 SUV can easily be classified as a premium segment. Interior trim and materials are made in best traditions European cars- leather upholstery even in the most insignificant detail at first glance, a pleasant color combination.
On the massive front panel, you immediately notice the non-standard number of air ducts, of which there are six in each Luxgen 7 SUV configuration.
Focusing on the premium segment, the front seats of the Luxgen 7 SUV are equipped with electrical adjustments, heating, ventilation and massage systems. But despite the excellent technical equipment, the front seats are short and lateral support is not clearly expressed.
From the photo of the Luxgen 7 SUV, you can determine that the useful volume of the luggage compartment reaches about 970 liters; with the rear row of seats folded, the figure increases to 1739 liters.

Specifications (with brief overview)
The premium SUV Luxgen 7 SUV is installed exclusively turbocharged engine 175 hp It should be noted that the development of the gasoline power unit was carried out with the participation of American specialists. 2.2 liter engine It is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission from the Japanese manufacturer Aisin. The operation of the engine is individually adapted to each driver with his or her own driving style. This is achieved thanks to the presence of a dozen prescribed operating algorithms. But still the power is 175 hp. even with turbocharged engine for a two-ton car it is clearly not enough, and as a result there is an acute lack of dynamics.
Still, despite the presence of a turbine dynamic characteristics Luxgen 7 SUV is quite modest and does not reach the performance of premium competitors.

By default, Luxgen 7 SUV only has front-wheel drive. If desired, it is optionally possible to install full-fledged all-wheel drive with several operating modes - Lock, Auto and 2WD. The electronics are responsible for connecting or disconnecting the rear axle, depending on the driving conditions.
The French-developed P7 platform served as the basis for premium crossover. It is worth noting that most of the components and assemblies are made in Japan and Europe. For example, car noise insulation is carried out by the company LMS from Belgium, ABS from the American company Delphi, even airbags are supplied by the Swedish company Autoliv.
When driving on city roads, the sound of the engine and the noise from under the wheels is practically inaudible. And when driving off the asphalt onto a country road, it’s very difficult to break through the suspension. Even on rough roads with potholes, the ride quality is consistent with the Luxgen 7 SUV's asking price.
Excellent visibility of the car is complemented by eight installed cameras, which provide 360-degree visibility, work in night vision mode, recognize markings and blind spots - all in the best traditions premium cars Japan and Europe.

Options and prices
On domestic market The Luxgen 7 SUV comes in several trim levels. Buy Luxgen 7 SUV in basic configuration possible for 1,320,000 rubles. For such an immodest sum, the owner receives a driver's Airbag and front passenger, ABS, EBD, EBA LED rear optics, fabric upholstery with leather inserts on the steering wheel and gear selector, keyless entry and the Start/Stop button, rear sensors parking, 4 ESP, electric tailgate, climate control, rear view camera and multimedia system with DVD and six speakers. All cars in this configuration are equipped exclusively with front-wheel drive.
It is possible to buy the Luxgen 7 SUV in an all-wheel drive version in two trim levels: Comfort Plus and Prestige. The Comfort Plus package, in addition to Comfort, is equipped with traction control system, system directional stability and roof rails. The price of Luxgen 7 SUV in this equipment is 1,500,000 rubles.
IN top-end configuration Luxgen 7 SUV is equipped with curtain and front side airbags, lane keeping system, electric sunroof, leather interior, xenon front optics, headlight washers, intelligent road lighting system, light sensor, parking sensors front and rear, front seats with ventilation and massage. The price of a Luxgen 7 SUV in the Prestige configuration will be about 1,600,000 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages
Surprising as it may be, the premium model of the Taiwanese manufacturer is superior in some respects to Japanese and European competitors. Undoubtedly, the car has many strengths:
. A noble combination of two-tone upholstery, and the entire interior meets all the requirements of the premium segment;
. Absence of extraneous noise and vibrations in the cabin;
. Each trim level is richly equipped, but this probably shouldn’t be surprising, because the Luxgen 7 SUV does not position itself as a budget car;
Unfortunately, according to some characteristics, the Luxgen 7 SUV does not reach the more expensive class of cars:
. Quite a weak power unit;
. With fairly substantial dimensions, the ground clearance is only 150mm;
. Enough high price compared to other Chinese cars.

The new Luxgen 7 SUV is a Taiwanese crossover... Or is it still Chinese-Taiwanese? Yes, it’s quite difficult to understand the pedigree of a premium crossover in this case. In fact, the Luxgen SUV 7 is considered a car made in Taiwan, but all products from this country indicate that they belong to China. And in this case, everything is even more complicated, because the owner of the Luxgen brand is the Yulon Motor concern, and 20% of its shares belong to Chinese Dongfeng... From the introduction, let's move on to the review itself to find out the characteristics and prices of the Luxgen 7 SUV in detail. The official premiere of the Luxgen 7 SUV in Russia took place on the podium at the 2012 Moscow International Motor Show, and the new product will be available for purchase from August 2013.

• For its segment, the Taiwanese crossover has quite large overall dimensions body: 4800 mm long, 1930 mm wide, 1760 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2910 mm, ground clearance (clearance) of only 175 mm.

For comparison, the Luxgen 7 SUV is larger in size than the premium Japanese model. But at the same time, the dimensions of the Taiwanese car are almost identical - surprising, isn’t it? Premium? To be honest, you can’t say that when looking at the car. Still, something is wrong with the car... It seems that the design appearance Luxgen 7 SUV has its own, however, taking a closer look, you can see that there are similarities with French crossover Peugeot 3008, and other models. See photos and videos of Luxgen 7 SUV. The auto manufacturer plans to release a compact crossover, a new product will appear at the end of 2013, but in China and Russia the new compact SUV will arrive in the second half of 2014.

Well, in general, the Taiwanese has a rather attractive, stylish and modern appearance, smooth lines that do not hurt the eyes. Neat, slightly inflated wheel arches accommodate alloy wheel disks with a diameter of 18 inches, wearing tires measuring 235/55 R18.

• The fact that this crossover is reminiscent of a body kit made of unpainted plastic around the perimeter of the body. The car can be painted in one of seven colors: black, bronze, soft white, gray, silver blue, platinum orange, silver.

Luxgen 7 SUV is proportionally complex and moderately dynamic, but in terms of appearance it is still not yet perceived as a high-class crossover.

But what about the interior? Inside, the car is very similar to a real premium crossover.

This thought immediately comes to mind once you look inside the Luxgen 7 SUV. To be honest, there are even associations with . No, not in terms of design, which the car has its own, but in terms of the quality of finishing materials and the variety of bells and whistles. Leather reigns in the interior of the “Taiwanese”, it is literally everywhere. The Luxgen 7 SUV is equipped as befits a high-end crossover. But the special treat is the Think+ infotainment system with color touch screen 10.2-inch diagonal, on which you can display navigation maps, a picture from a night view camera or four all-round cameras, and much more.

The center console is strewn with all sorts of buttons, which makes it seem overloaded and therefore requires getting used to. The electronic instrument panel is good - everything is clear and logical, making the readings from it easy to read.

The Laxjin 7 SUV crossover has many interesting options in its arsenal. For example, the “smart” electric tailgate drive is trained to monitor the possibility of its full opening. This means that in a tight parking lot or in a garage where there is not enough space, the door will not rise completely, thereby protecting itself from possible damage.

The driver's seat of the Taiwanese is unique because it is... anti-theft. The security system is activated using a special button, after which in three seconds the seat moves close to the steering wheel, eliminating the possibility of an unwanted guest getting into the driver’s seat. Well, true music lovers will appreciate the high-end Hi-End system from Clarion, equipped with JBL speakers, the sound quality of which is unsurpassed.

Add to list basic equipment the car includes six airbags, full power accessories, adaptive cruise control, three-zone climate control, ABS and EBD systems, a night vision camera, a navigation system, xenon headlights, and tracking systems road markings and blind spot monitoring.

The Luxgen 7 SUV crossover is large in size, which is why there is a lot of space in the cabin. The front seats are equipped with electric drive; there is plenty of space here, so even a tall person can find a comfortable position. But still, a truly comfortable position is hampered by a short pillow, and lateral support could be developed more strongly. But the seats are equipped not only with heating and ventilation, but also with a massage function.

There is one more thing: steering column in a premium crossover, it is adjustable only for reach. Yes, it’s not the case when they save on such trifles in a car that claims to be a premium class. The rear seat of the Luxgen 7 SUV welcomes riders with maximum comfort. There is more than enough space in all directions, and the floor is absolutely flat, without a tunnel - three strong guys can sit without special problems. In addition, the seat moves back and forth on the slide, varying the amount of legroom rear passengers, and the angle of the backrest can be adjusted.

The luggage compartment is large, its shape is correct, which makes loading any luggage easy.

Specifications Luxgen 7: in the Russian market, the premium Taiwanese crossover Luxgen 7 SUV will be available with the only power unit that was developed American companies Delphi and Garrett. This is a 2.2-liter petrol turbo engine producing 175 hp of power and 275 Nm of torque. It works in tandem with a 5-speed automatic transmission manual mode from Japanese Aisin. The electronics adapt to the driver’s style, choosing from ten proposed operating algorithms.
Frankly speaking, for such large car It would not hurt to have a more powerful engine, because competitors have stronger engines.
The Taiwanese crossover Laxjin 7 is equipped with front-wheel drive by default, and an optional system is available all-wheel drive with three operating modes - 2WD, Auto or Lock. Using electronics, depending on driving conditions, torque is distributed between the axles - either to the front axle or to both at once.

The start of sales of Luxgen 7 SUV in Russia is scheduled for August 2013. The production of a new crossover for Russian motorists will be carried out at the enterprise of the company Derways, which is also the official distributor of Luxgen in Russia.
Options and exact price Luxgen 7 SUVs have not yet been disclosed. However, it is known that the basic version of the crossover will cost from 1 million rubles, and those who want to buy Luxgen 7 in the top version will have to shell out about 1.5 million rubles.

Frankly speaking, I can’t believe that the car will be in great demand in Russia, even despite its dimensions like a D-class sedan and all its interestingness. And the point here is not that many may perceive him as just another “Chinese”. And it’s not that it is worse than its famous Japanese and German competitors, on the contrary, in some respects it surpasses them. Luxgen 7 SUV may not be sold in Russia due to the fact that it was made, for example, not in Germany, but in Taiwan. After all modern world it is designed in such a way that the car is a kind of sign of status, and the expression “Taiwanese car” does not yet sound prestigious.
We won’t have long to wait for the start of sales of the Luxgen 7 SUV, and then we’ll see how it fits into the Russian mentality.
Additionally, we inform you that the price in Russia is new crossover Luxgen 7 SUV was announced on September 5, 2013. The cost of the basic configuration of the Luxgen 7 crossover with front-wheel drive will be from 1,320 thousand rubles, the maximum packaged Luxgen 7 SUV with all-wheel drive, all-round visibility using several cameras, a night vision system and seats capable of massage will cost 1,610 thousand rubles.

Until now, Luxgen was associated in Russia with one model - the Luxgen7 SUV, which was brought to Moscow last year international motor show, where she demonstrated miracles of dexterity. Blindly (all the windows of the car were sealed with light-proof film), she climbed overpasses and swings. The driver drove the car using 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, the Luxgen7 MPV high-capacity station wagon built on the same platform, and the company’s latest development, which entered the production line a year ago, the Luxgen5 sedan sedan. Our site was one of the first to introduce a car brand from Taiwan to Russian readers by talking about SUVs. But as the start of sales approaches, more and more new features are added to the portrait of the car, and inaccuracies are eliminated.

The crossover will be the first to arrive in Russia. However, why will he come? It will be assembled at a plant in Cherkessk, and with a Russian VIN it will go to dealer showrooms, which, according to general director Russian representative office Mr. Frank Wang's company will be around twenty by the end of the year. This approach is bold and at the same time responsible. Only a manufacturer who is confident in the quality of the product can do this. It’s no joke, don’t just bring in a batch and try to trade, but immediately open production in the country.

Here it is, Luxgen7 SUV, standing, sparkling with varnish. Drops of rain, without which it seems that not a day goes by in Taiwan, roll down the sides and hood like silver balls and only enhance the pleasant impression of a well-tailored crossover. The famous Italian workshop ItalDesign Giorgetto Giugiaro had a hand in the design, although the final finishing was done by the Taiwanese themselves. Some people see the appearance of the Luxgen7 SUV as a Peugeot 3008, others see the motifs of “flowing sculptures” from Hyundai. Everyone wants to see familiar features in a new car, but for some reason no one dares to talk about originality and own style brand Luxgen. I am inclined to the latter and, I hope, I will not sin against the truth. Look, there are a lot of photos, you can’t blame the Luxgen7 SUV for its originality!

What's in the interior? The notorious chemical smell, which has glorified more than one Chinese stamp, there is no trace of Luxgen7 SUV in the cabin. If it smells of anything, it’s of high-quality leather, with which the manufacturers, without stinting, upholstered the seats and steering wheel. Among the tightly fitted parts of the front panel, the central display screen stands out. Of course, this is one of the main intermediaries in the relationship between the driver and the car and the outside world. But more on that later. Spaces in the front and rear seats plenty. Rear seats They have separate adjustments, move back and forth, and you can change the angle of the backrest. A standard criticism of all cars from Asia and Japan is that the seat cushions are a bit short, but this is not critical.

In the driver’s seat, everything seems to be at hand, electrically adjustable seats allow you to sit comfortably, the seat is not only heated, but also ventilated. The adjustment buttons are located on the left side of the pillow, facing the door. Therefore, functions have to be managed blindly. But the skill comes quickly. But the steering column is not adjustable for reach. The position of the steering wheel can be changed in the vertical plane, but not in the horizontal plane. Whatever one may say, for a car that bears a piece of the word “luxury” in its name and claims to be premium, this is a drawback.

Front Panel. The instruments are easy to read. Looking ahead, I will say that the steering column is not adjustable for reach on any Luxgen car that was presented in Taiwan. Manufacturers themselves do not see any particular need for this, but they emphasize that if persistent requests come from customers, the problem will be solved quickly - there are no technical obstacles in its way.

But for the spacious and comfortable salon a lot can be forgiven for a Taiwanese crossover. Sitting on back row A multimedia system with a separate screen is offered. The rear seats are adjustable separately, they can be moved back and forth, and the backrests can be tilted. Under the seat cushions there are additional containers for small items. Everything is thought out and carefully done.

I had the opportunity to drive both versions of the crossover, all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive - the car is stiffer and more nervous in feel compared to a single-wheel drive one. But the one that is driven on the front axle is more impressive, but also more playful, which is confirmed by the manufacturer’s data. There were no plans to go off-road or off-road, so the capabilities of all-wheel drive remained underestimated. However, neither one nor the other car is designed to overcome real off-road conditions, and therefore, by purchasing a front-wheel drive Luxgen7 SUV, you gain in price, fuel efficiency and service. 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's reliable control on slippery road, a more confident start in difficult conditions and, of course, slightly improved cross-country ability on the ground. The weight of the arguments can be assessed when the company finally decides on Russian prices and complete sets. For now the fork is called 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 rubles.

In one of the many tunnels running through the mountains of Taiwan

Luxgen7 SUV on a mountain road

The drive does not affect the vehicle configuration. Cars with only one unit will be supplied to Russia: a 2.2 liter gasoline engine, 175 hp. and a 5-speed automatic transmission. This does not mean that the Russian buyer does not deserve more - just something different. this moment the company does not.

The engine equipped with a turbocharger has enough torque, and the gearbox works well together with it. But if the company had a modern diesel engine of the same volume in its arsenal, the impressions would be brighter. The terrain in Taiwan is replete with elevation changes. As soon as the road starts to rise, the box peremptorily goes down a step, and the engine picks up the “song” from a new, higher note.

All-round viewing system: when an obstacle appears, a sound signal is given in addition to the image

Among those features that should give a car a luxury feel, it is necessary to note the electronic filling, which significantly helps the driver. The first thing that should be said 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 clear images from the cameras displayed on the display, the famous Taiwanese racing driver Chen Ho Huang demonstrates driving blindly on the Luxgen7 SUV in an off-road area. Data on “blind” zones is displayed on the monitor; this happens automatically when the turn signal is turned on. This is data from the night vision system (niht view) and all-round visibility, which bears the sonorous name “Eagle view” (eagl view). An anti-theft device in the form of a driver’s seat, which is fixed to the minimum distance from the steering wheel, and does not allow anyone (except the owner, of course) to the steering wheel. I suppose additional mechanical anti-theft devices future owners of the Luxgen7 SUV will no longer need it.

The president of Luxgen Motor Russia talks about how the crossover will be sold in Russia and the issue of luxury as understood by Luxgen. Frank Wang(Frank Wang):

We currently have ten dealers, and by the end of the year the number 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 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 on the market. That's why we carefully select dealers who can meet our challenging standards. Our experience in China and Taiwan shows that this approach is at least twice as effective as the conventional approach, and customer satisfaction is also higher. If in a regular dealership, on average, every tenth visitor places an order, then with us - every fifth. Our company’s approach involves not only the future driver, but also his family members in the process of choosing a car. For example, they all participate together in virtual test drive offered at dealerships, and then the wife or children ask to buy this particular car. Cars with improved anti-corrosion treatment. In addition to exclusive leather seat upholstery (in Taiwan, we only sell this option), fabric upholstery will also be offered, taking into account harsh winter conditions.

The name Luxgen embodies the company's philosophy of being luxurious and ingenious. We identify genius with high-tech products, but the concept of luxury is different for everyone. For rich people it does not exist at all, since everything is available to them. We would like to make luxury affordable for middle-income people. In the context of automobiles, this means the introduction of luxury car devices and services to mid-priced cars. Considering the technological capabilities of Taiwanese enterprises and the fact that most high-tech products are made in Taiwan, we can afford it. For clarity, we can make the following comparison: while living in a three-star hotel, you use the services of a five-star one.

On the merits of the reader's questions:

In terms of dimensions and impressiveness, the car is closer to the American ones, and in terms of suspension settings - to the Europeans.

About the metal body. The manufacturer provides a 10-year warranty from through corrosion. The humid climate of the island and winds from the sea force us to pay increased attention to the problems of corrosion resistance.

At the request of ZR, fuel consumption readings were included in the number technical characteristics. See table. We will carry out actual measurements of the vehicle dynamics in Russian conditions at the training ground. According to first impressions, the stated data corresponds to reality.

The seat cushions are a bit short. The Taiwanese cannot do anything about this yet. The bulk of the cars are sold in Asian markets. In my opinion, the length of the pillows is not such a critical indicator. In Russia we have a lot of people of average and below average height.

The front panel plastic is hard. According to company representatives, the finishing materials of cars supplied to Russia will differ, taking into account the cold climate.

Regarding gearboxes. The crossover is equipped only automatic transmissions in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. There will be no "mechanics".

We will continue our acquaintance with Luxgen cars in our next publication.

The Taiwanese automobile company Luxgen entered the Russian market and began sales with us in September 2013 (initially we were talking about the first quarter). mid-size crossover Luxgen 7 - its premiere took place at the August Motor Show in Moscow 2012, and production according to full cycle started a year later at the Derways plant in Cherkessk.

The car has an unusual design with large head optics and a massive radiator grille. In profile, the Luxgen 7 2017-2018 (photo, price) looks like a puffy crossover, and the interior of the car is original and quite luxurious, especially in the top version with leather upholstery.

Options and prices of Luxgen 7 SUV

AT5 - 5-speed automatic, AWD - all-wheel drive.

The overall length of the all-terrain vehicle is 4,800 mm (wheelbase 2,910), width - 1,930, height - 1,760, and the crossover's ground clearance is 184 mm.

Under the hood of the Laxjin 7 SUV (specifications) there is a 2.2-liter gasoline turbo engine producing 175 hp. and 280 Nm of torque, “digested” by a five-speed automatic transmission. IN basic version auto traction is transmitted to the front axle, but an all-wheel drive option was also available to buyers.

The crossover's equipment list includes nine airbags, three-zone climate control, a night vision system, adaptive cruise control and hydraulic suspension.

The price of Luxgen 7 in Russia at the time of sales started at 1,320,000 rubles per front wheel drive car V initial configuration With fabric interior. A similarly equipped crossover, but with all-wheel drive, cost exactly 1,500,000 rubles, and for a top-end all-wheel drive with all-round cameras, a sunroof, seats with a massage function, adaptive cruise control, etc. they asked for 1,610,000 rubles.

It was possible to buy the new product only in Moscow, and later the company planned to open dealerships in fourteen more cities, and the model line was to be supplemented by a hatchback and a compact SUV. But because low sales the company curtailed its activities in our country.