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Aiways showcases U6-ion interior

The U6 differs significantly from the U5 on the inside and is intended to subtly change the brand's image.

The U6 ion is expected to be significantly more colorful inside than the U5. | Photo: Aiways
The U6 ion is expected to be significantly more colorful inside than the U5. | Photo: Aiways
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Gregor Soller

Aiways positions the U6 far away from the U5. The design team from China, Japan, and Germany is said to have drawn inspiration from non-automotive fields for the interior: The steering wheel is inspired by a gaming controller and adopts the two-spoke design from Formula E.

The seats, with their vibrant colors, are intended to resemble the decor of upscale arcades and airplane cockpits, which also includes speakers in the headrests. Even the gear lever has been changed: it is said to be inspired by the power lever of a speedboat. According to Aiways, the more than two-meter-long dome-shaped glass roof is modeled after the command centers of spaceships in science fiction movies.

The reason: they are targeting a different demographic compared to the U5. The U6 is aimed at a young audience that grew up with gaming consoles. Accordingly, the operation is also designed to be playful. An intuitive touch display follows this intention.

The assistance systems of the U6 have also been revised: They include, among other things, a speed control system and a lane-keeping assistant. In addition, there is a Highway Assistant (HWA), which maintains the distances to the car ahead or initiates overtaking between speeds of 60 and 130 km/h. The offering is supplemented by a remote-controlled parking assistant. With the RPA function, the driver can park their Aiways U6 from up to 10 meters away using smartphone control. This avoids uncomfortable getting in and out in tight parking spaces.
 

The U6 is expected to hit the European markets in early 2022, at "very competitive" prices.

What does that mean?

Aiways positions the U6 as far away as possible from the refined U5, despite sharing the same platform, and designs it significantly more colorful and youthful compared to its sibling.

Translated automatically from German.
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