Luxeed RX, the electric crossover jointly developed by Chery and Huawei, has opened presales in China starting at 229,800 yuan (34,150 USD). The vehicle competes directly with Xiaomi YU7 and Voyah Passion S, delivering a maximum range of 852 km. The design was created by Werner Gruber, a former Ferrari designer, introducing an entirely new design language that sets it apart from existing Luxeed models. The RX marks the fourth addition to Luxeed's lineup, which currently includes the S7 sedan, R7 coupe-SUV, and V9 minivan. Huawei manages retail operations through its HIMA network, and the brand achieved 9,906 vehicle handovers in July 2026.
Key Highlights
💰 Pricing and Competition: Presales start at 229,800 yuan (34,150 USD) and reach 359,800 yuan (53,465 USD). Xiaomi YU7 costs 233,500–389,900 yuan (34,995–57,940 USD), while Voyah Passion S starts at 229,900 yuan (34,160 USD).
💱 In Regional Currencies (approx): 🇸🇦 ≈ 128,000 SAR · 🇦🇪 125,500 AED · 🇶🇦 128,000 QAR · 🇰🇼 10,500 KWD · 🇴🇲 13,100 OMR · 💵 34,150 USD
🎯 Dimensions and Design: RX measures 5,020 mm in length, 2,007 mm in width, and 1,585 mm in height. Features include extended bonnet lines, pronounced rear fenders, semi-hidden door handles, and a short rear overhang. Ten aerodynamic elements surround the body, with wheel options in R20, R21, and R22 sizes.
⚡ Powertrains: Base model equipped with a single rear-mounted electric motor delivering 277 kW (371 hp). Dual-motor AWD variant produces a peak output of 437 kW (586 hp).
🔋 Battery and Range: Three battery options: 81.1 kWh, 100.25 kWh, and 100.42 kWh, providing ranges between 700 and 852 km.
🛡️ Autonomous Driving Features: Equipped with 38 sensors and four LiDAR units, including one with 896 lines. Supports point-to-point autonomous driving with advanced L2 assistance, though driver monitoring and intervention remain necessary. Features streaming rear-view mirror, 16.1-inch floating display, 8.88-inch passenger screen, LCD instrument cluster, and 26-inch HUD. Combines traditional side-view mirrors with camera systems, with door panels displaying surrounding information.
🏁 Chassis and Suspension: Active suspension system with exceptional body stiffness exceeding 50,000 Nm/degree.
👨🎨 Design Team: RX was designed by Werner Gruber, former designer at Pininfarina, Ferrari, and Saleen, marking his first vehicle for Luxeed.
