Ursula AG Official Press Event @ New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK: Ursula AG has officially announced the company’s latest vehicle in this year’s NYIAS. The all-new Ursula FX1 compact crossover is the company’s smallest SUV ever made, and it also introduces new technologies to enhance the driving experience while retains Ursula’s core values of building top-notch premium cars.
Highlights:
The all-new Ursula FX1: Do whatever you want.
The FX1 crossover is Ursula’s smallest crossover offering. Based from the advanced Ursula Advanced Modular Platform (UAMP), the FX1 boasts top-notch safety, sportiness, fuel efficiency and performance, yet being 30% lighter than similar vehicles thanks to the use of high-strength steel, aluminum and carbon fiber parts.
Outside, the car feels like it’s from the future, thanks to the extensive use of Fluid Design. With the new body the FX1 has a Cd value of 0.24, making the car much aerodynamic than it’s competitors.
Under the car the FX1 uses double wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension like most sports cars do, and it helps the car to have excellent handling and driveability. With an AWD system and an electric LSD as standard, the FX1 is also wonderful car to drive in every terrain and condition.
The 1.5 liter L3, currently the only petrol power plant at launch, uses Ursula’s TXi technology to help the car generate as much power as similar-sized L4s while generating less emissions and saves more fuel in the process.
Also, an electric motor variant is available at the same time as it’s petrol counterpart. The all-new electric power plant gives the FX1 a throaty 140 PS of power and 220 Nm from the start, and it’s 300 km range can make every trip easier. The use of SmartCharge technology helps the car to charge it’s battery from zero to 80% in just 45 minutes.
Inside the car you’ll find every amenities specially tailored for the drivers and passengers in mind. The all-leather seats, smart air conditioning and Ursula Drive Modes helps the driver to experience the best of Ursula even in a small package. The all-new Ursula Guide voice assistant now comes standard on all FX1 models, as well as the 6th gen Ursula Command Center powered by AMD Ryzen technology is also the major features that is available only on this car, compared to the competition.
The FX1 is small, but it’s also designed to be as safe as possible. With DriveSafe Plus technology the FX1 can automatically adapt for the highest safety in every road condition. External airbags are also standard kit in the car, allowing for more passenger and pedestrian safety.
Tired of driving? The advanced AI-based Smart Drive Assist that premieres on the F7 sedan is also available on the FX1 as an optional kit. This technology allows the car to have up to Level 4 automation, allowing the car to react to most road conditions by itself.
Specs:
| Models | FX1 150T | FX1 eMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplant | L3, DOHC 12V, Turbocharged | Synchronous AC Permanent Magnet Motor |
| Fuel | 95 RON (Regular) | - |
| Battery | - | Lithium Ion |
| Capacity | 1500 CC | 45 kWh |
| Power | 143 PS (105 kW) @ 5400 RPM | 140 PS |
| Torque | 218 Nm @ 2900 RPM | 220 Nm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h (limited) | 200 km/h (limited) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 9.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Fuel Efficiency | 6.0 l/100km | - |
| Range | - | 300 km |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG | Single-speed |
| Weight | 1584 kg | 1620 kg |
| Starting Price | €33,500 (DE), £26,220 (UK), $34,000 (US), ¥418,000 (JP) , RMB 295,000 (CN) | TBA |
| Availability | Worldwide | Europe, USA and Japan only |
| Launch Date | Q4 2019 (Europe) | Q4 2019 (Europe) |
In Q1 2020, a larger 2.0 L4 turbo petrol and a 1.8 L4 turbo diesel variant will be launched too.
The all-new FX1 will be shown in both Auto Shanghai and New York Auto Show this year.