Unless you work directly for a young Spanish startup or be in sector of electric SUVsfew people know or have heard of it Location. However, a neo-constructor creates in December 2021 by David Sancho and Antonio Espinoza, continues its merry way. So much so that today Lux comes with everything the first SUV baptized Animal.

Lux Animal, an environmentally responsible SUV

As Liux’s leitmotif suggests, their ” mission is to build a better world through new, more sustainable mobility“. The tone is set. Today, the young manufacturer talks about its first model, the Animal SUV, as a vehicle consisting of 90% recycled materials. So, body as passenger compartment or even chassis components are made using organic fibers and resins.

Additionally, Lux announces that his Animal, which they call ” amphibian “owns 25% less parts and materials. Still in this perspective of sustainable mobility is the Lux factory manufactures and prints SUV parts in 3D. As a result, the Spanish company shouts loudly and clearly that such production allows for reductions 70% of CO2 emissions. All this while reducing production time.

In terms of design, the outer stroke of the pencil is dynamic and slender. Almost aggressive when you look at the front of it. Full LED front lighting (low beam and fog lights) gives the whole thing a modern look. Evocative design Bright air, the Hopium machine or even French-Moroccan hydrogen SUV NamX. Looking in profile, we admire the antagonistic doors of this Liux animal. Doors that contrast with the modern look of the whole, paying tribute to the models of years past.

240 hp and a range of 600 km

In addition to the environmental aspect of the Liux Animal, this Spanish SUV should offer motorization worthy of the brand’s values. Oddly enough, that’s why it’s a electric motorization which is equipped with this Lux Animal. An electric motor placed on the rear axle is being developed 240 hp for declared maximum speed of 200 km/h. The exercise from 0 to 100 is given to perform in 5 seconds.

Battery level, the Spanish SUV has a modular device. So, the Spanish manufacturer promises a system that allows ” to add, remove, replace or advance “their four batteries are installed under the floor of the car. Put close together, the cumulative power is close to 170 kW for maximum autonomy of 600 km.

However, obviously, such a passport is only valid for top model Wild. Callable version that corresponds to the code name habitathas power 190 hp for declared maximum range of 300 km. Two batteries instead of four.

Availability and prices

But how much does this unprecedented Spanish electric SUV cost? Count the envelope starting at €39,000 for the entry-level Habitat. The Wild version, more powerful and with double autonomy thanks to four batteries, leads to a additional cost €6,000 at a price from 45,000 euros.

If you are interested in Spanish electric adventures, know that reservation are already open on the manufacturer’s official website. AND deposit 200 euros then you will be asked.

The deliveriesaccording to the Liux website, are planned for the first quarter of 2024.