Luxeed, a brand under Chery and Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, has launched a new all-electric SUV called the RX.
The company claims the vehicle was styled by a former Ferrari chief designer, a statement that has drawn skepticism from Italy.
Design Controversy
According to Zhao Changjiang, Luxeed's executive director, the RX was designed by a new recruit who was allegedly a former Ferrari chief designer.
However, Ferrari's PR director in China publicly asked for the designer's name on social media, noting that the brand hasn't lost its chief designer.
The RX's overall shape resembles the Ferrari Purosangue and the Xiaomi YU7, which has fueled doubts about the claim.
The SUV features sleek headlights, a splitter, a black grille, bulging rear quarter panels, and a rear lip spoiler.
Specifications and Options
The RX measures 197.6 inches long, 79 inches wide, and 62.4 inches tall with a 118.1-inch wheelbase.
Two versions will be available: a base model with a rear-mounted 372 hp electric motor, and a dual-motor version producing a combined 586 hp and a top speed of 156 mph.
Battery packs come from CATL for the base model and CALB for the flagship, both using nickel manganese cobalt chemistry.
Options include yellow, red, or silver brake calipers and several wheel designs, including one with bright purple spokes.
