avec Perspective : 引領未來: Luxgen 5 Sedan // World Debut: Luxgen 5 Sedan

Taiwan's aspiring new automotive brand Luxgen has adopted the same nomenclature for its range of models that has now been expanded with its first ever four-door sedan, the Luxgen5 that joins the Luxgen7 MPV and Luxgen7 SUV.
在接連推出MPV、SUV等兩款車型，並於市場上獲得口碑與銷售量的肯定後，國產自主品牌的下一款作品，就是即將投入競爭最為激烈的國產中小型房車市場、先前已多次以概念車身份亮相的neora，而依Luxgen命名規則來說，正式上市的車名應以Luxgen 5 Sedan稱之。

The newly revealed Luxgen5 is the production version of the Neora EV concept study that was exhibited at the Auto Shanghai 2011 in China earlier this year.

延續智慧科技車的設計理念，未來Luxgen 5 Sedan也將與MPV、SUV等車型同樣搭載大量科技配備，除了現有的Eagle View+等實用配備之外，還將納入可呈現豐富資訊的智慧型HUD抬頭顯示器與數位液晶儀錶板，多媒體系統也能夠與智慧型手機連結、並達成3G行動上網功能，確實吸引力十足。

The Taiwanese automaker says it is targeting the medium-large sedan market with the new Luxgen5 that will make its world premiere at the 2012 Taipei Auto Show this December.

According to Luxgen, the four-door model has been created for global markets in mind since its inception. The chassis has been designed with the support of US engineering analysts Altair, while the car was tested by UK safety organization Mira to meet the chassis configuration requirements of local and overseas markets.

Power comes from a choice of two four-cylinder petrol engines, a 1.8-liter VVT Turbo producing 150HP and 23.5kgm (230Nm) that's matched to a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter VVT Turbo delivering 170HP and 26.1kgm (256Nm), coupled to a 6-speed automatic from Aisin.

The larger displacement engine allows for 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 210km/h (131mph).

雖然概念車上有著許多目前難以量產的細節設計，但其實neora的整體成熟度已相當高，例如在內外觀部份將維持既有輪廓，僅需將LED後視鏡、LED頭燈等成本過高或受法規限制配備取消，同時其車室空間規劃與底盤調校也都有十分出色的表現，讓人更加期待正式量產版本的現身。

Other highlights include a full suite of safety features such as ABS, EBD electronic brake-force distribution, a BAS brake assist system, an ESC electronic stability control system and a TCS traction control system, along with a 'jet fighter-style' HUD display and the LUXGEN THINK+Touch infotainment system developed in collaboration with smartphone maker hTC that comes with a large touchscreen incorporated in the center console.