The new Aiways U5 is ready to start its commercial journey in Spain. The very interesting and technological 100% electric SUV from Aiways already has prices. An SUV from distant China that is called to play a leading role in the competitive European market.
ways is ready to start its assault on the Spanish market. This brand, unknown to the general public, is one of the benchmarks of the Chinese automotive industry in the field of electric mobility. In our by Astara, its first model that will be marketed in our old “bull skin” already has prices. This is the Aiways U5, a very interesting and technological electric SUV.
The new U5Due to its size, it is positioned as a direct alternative to models as relevant as the Volkswagen ID.4, KIA EV6 and the Skoda Enyaq, among others. It lands in a segment where the competition is voracious and, to differentiate itself from its main rivals, it has extensive equipment and solvent benefits. All this accompanied by a starting price that, without discounts or promotions, is below some of these models with which you will have to deal.
The range and equipment of the new Aiways U5
Aiways has structured the U5 range in two trim levels. Those interested in getting this electric SUV have at their disposal the versions XCite Y Prime. We list below the highlights of standard equipment from each of them:
Equipment Airways U5 XCite
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Headlights with LED technology
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic lighting and rain sensor
- Headlight regulation with automatic height adjustment
- Multiple airbags (front, side and curtain)
- Lane departure warning
- emergency call system
- Collision warning system with activation of the brake lights and brake assistance
- Emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- fabric upholstery
- Front center armrest
- rear armrest
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Rear seats with asymmetric folding backrest and manual backrest adjustment
- Front and rear USB connections
- digital radio
- Touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Central locking with remote control
- Dual zone air conditioning
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function and speed limiter
- remote trunk release
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 360º view camera
- Keyless entry and start system
- Bluetooth
- Parking assistance system
- Rear cross traffic warning
- Customizable digital instrument cluster
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Height and depth adjustable multifunction steering wheel covered in imitation leather
- Interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Power windows
Equipment Aiways U5 Prime (adds)
- Electrically adjustable and heated front seats
- Wireless charger for compatible mobile phones
- Trunk with hands-free opening function
- Darkened rear windows
- 19-inch light-alloy wheels
The autonomy of the new Aiways U5
It is time to enter the decisive section, the propulsion system. And it is that taking into account that we are dealing with a fully electric vehicle, elements such as the battery, benefits and, above all, autonomy, is located at the top of determining factors to formalize the purchase.
Prices of Airways U5 in Spain
Prices valid from January / 2022 without including discounts or other promotions
In the bowels of the new U5 is a 63 kWh lithium-ion battery which aims to power a single electric motor of 150 kW (204 hp) and 310 Nm of maximum torque. The power is sent to the front axle. And it is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 160 km/h. And what is more important, it declares a autonomy of 410 kilometers
according to the WLTP cycle. An autonomy that is reduced to 400 km in the case of the Prime version due to the equipped wheels.