2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
MSRP:$22,000 – $30,000
The Aiways U5 Xcite is a compact electric SUV designed around everyday comfort, interior space and straightforward practicality. Its understated exterior gives it a familiar family-SUV appearance, while the five-door layout and roomy cabin make it suitable for commuting, shopping and longer journeys. The interior offers a flexible arrangement for passengers and luggage, with the rear seats folding to increase cargo capacity when needed. As the entry-level trim of the updated U5 range, the Xcite focuses on delivering useful electric mobility without making the experience unnecessarily complicated.
Its front-wheel-drive powertrain provides smooth, accessible performance, with an electric motor producing 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. The 61.1-kWh usable battery is rated for a range of up to 254 miles, giving the SUV practical capability for regular travel. These characteristics make the U5 Xcite a sensible choice for drivers who value usable range, comfortable everyday driving and the versatility of a family-sized electric vehicle.
Compact SUVGasolineHEV
$22,000 – $27,000
194
hp
5
seats
35.6
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline1.3 Turbo
$25,000 – $30,000
160
hp
5
seats
39.9
mpg
Light Off-road SUVDiesel2.2 MultiJet
$23,000 – $30,000
197
hp
4
seats
31.4
mpg
Small SUVElectricCore RWD
$23,000 – $27,000
268
hp
5
seats
141.5
mpg
Compact SUVDiesel2.0 CRDi 48 Volt 4WD 18
$17,000 – $22,000
182
hp
5
seats
34.6
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline1.6T
$23,000 – $28,000
145
hp
5
seats
31.5
mpg
Compact SUVElectric$41,000 – $45,000
201
hp
5
seats
145.4
mpg
Small SUVGasoline40 TFSI quattro
$36,000 – $40,000
187
hp
5
seats
36.7
mpg