AIWAYS

U6: the new Chinese SUV coupé hits the market with updated software and more power

Aiways is the Chinese electric car manufacturer that earlier this year entered the Swedish market with the SUV U5. With the goal of selling over 10,000 cars in Europe this year, of which 650 in Sweden. So Aiways has now presented a new model, the younger sibling U6.

The model will, like its sibling, be based on Aiway's electric car platform MAS. The difference is that the in-house developed engine will have a higher output in the U6, 160 kW. The torque, however, drops to 315 Nm. Aiway's U6 weighs 1,790 kg and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The top speed will be 160 km/h.

The engine is supplied by a 63 kWh battery, the same as the one in the U5 SUV. The DC charging of up to 90 kW allows it to charge from 20 to 80 percent in 35 minutes.

If, on the other hand, you choose to charge at home with AC charging, you can expect a maximum of 11 kW, and then you should be able to charge almost 60 km of driving in one hour. With a fully charged battery, the range is 40 miles, according to WLTP.

According to the manufacturer, the design of the exterior should appeal to the younger generation. The front should resemble a shark's nose and has been fitted with air intakes under the headlights which will channel the air and increase ground pressure. Together with the small wing at the back, the ground pressure should offer a more stable ride.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can now be used to connect the mobile phone to the 14.6-inch infotainment screen. The SUV U5 lacked navigation and a USB cable was required to pull up a map via the phone. Behind the steering wheel is an 8.2-inch screen that provides the driver with important information such as speed, range and battery level.

Around the driver and passengers stretch LED strips that can color the interior in 360 different tones. The gear lever located just below the infotainment screen should be inspired by the controls you can find in luxury yachts. The difference is that it is used like the handle of a motorcycle, you turn the control to different steps to choose the direction of travel.

Aiway's U6 measures 4.8 meters long, 1.88 meters wide and 1.64 meters high, and with that it has a load capacity of 472 liters - with the seats folded down you get 1,260 liters. Drag coefficient is 0.248.

The price for the new SUV coupe U6 has not been determined yet and right now you can only sign up for the waiting list. According to Aiways, the new U6 should be seen on European roads at the end of 2022. Furthermore, the Chinese manufacturer announces that it plans to launch a new model every year.

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