JAC Heyue Tongyue

The JAC Heyue Tongyue (aka JAC J3) is a subcompact sedan and hatchback produced by JAC Motors in the early 2000s under the Heyue brand in China.[1] Prices as sales began ranged from 52,800 to 58,800 yuan[2] for the sedan and started at 54,800 yuan for the standard Tongyue RS.[2]

JAC Heyue Tongyue
Overview
ManufacturerJAC Motors
Also calledJAC J3
JAC J3 Turin (sedan)
JAC A13
JAC iEV4
JAC Turismo
Production2008-2017
Model years2008-2017
AssemblyChina, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran and Vietnam
DesignerPininfarina
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L 4G13 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,410 mm (94.9 in)
Length4,155 mm (163.6 in)
Width1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Height1,465 mm (57.7 in)(sedan)
1,425 mm (56.1 in) (RS)

Overview

Development

The development of the J3 project begin in 2005 when JAC Motors signed a contract with the Italian design house Pininfarina for the development of a new family of compact cars; in 2008 the prototypes JAC A107 (two-box hatchback) and A108 (three-box sedan) are presented to Auto China and shortly thereafter they move on to industrialization. A new front-wheel drive chassis with a transverse engine is developed while an agreement is made with Mitsubishi Motors (Mitsubishi Orion engine) for the supply of a 1.3-liter 16V four-cylinder (4G13).[3]

Production version

Launched in 2008 as the JAC Tongyue sedan and the JAC Tongyue RS hatchback, the subcompact sedan and hatchback was sold worldwide under the JAC badge, with RS being the symbol for JAC hatchbacks. A later rearrangement within the JAC product line relisted the Tongyue under the Heyue brand of JAC, and the name was changed to Heyue Tongyue sedan and Heyue Tongyue RS hatchback.

  • JAC Heyue Tongyue RS (hatchback)
    JAC Heyue Tongyue RS (hatchback)
  • JAC J3 Turin (sedan)
    JAC J3 Turin (sedan)[4]

A facelift in 2014 changed the name of the sedan to Heyue A13. The facelift features a redesigned front with smoked lamps and a restyled rear end with horizontal lamps extending on to the trunk lid. The Heyue A13 was powered by a 1.3 liter DOHC natural aspirated engine producing 99 hp (73 kW)/6000rpm and 124Nm/4000rpm of torque.[5]

Safety

The Chinese-made J3 in its most basic Latin American version with 2 airbags received 1 star for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2012.[6]

JAC Tongyue RS Cross

The JAC Tongyue RS Cross is the crossover version of the JAC Tongyue RS with power coming from a 1.3 litre engine producing 73 kW and 126 nm of torque.[7]

  • Tongyue RS Cross version]
    Tongyue RS Cross version]
  • 2013 J3 1.3 Cross, front
    2013 J3 1.3 Cross, front
  • 2014 J3 1.3 Cross, rear
    2014 J3 1.3 Cross, rear

JAC iEV4 (EV)

An electric version of the Tongyue based on the regular Tongyue sedan was also available called the Tongyue EV. In 2011, the Tongyue EV had a range of 150 km (93 mi) and a weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb).[8][9] Later renamed the iEV4, the electric car was developed on the basis of J3. The iEV4 has a 13-kilowatt electric motor with 170 Nm torque and a 19.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. At full charge, the sedan was stated by JAC to travel up to 160 km at a maximum speed of 95 km/h and up to 200 km, provided that the speed does not exceed 60 km/h. The battery may be charged in two ways: from an ordinary household network for 8 hours, or with a special charger for 2.5 hours.

  • 2018 JAC iEV4, front
    2018 JAC iEV4, front
  • 2017 JAC iEV4, rear
    2017 JAC iEV4, rear

References
  1. "和悦A13 - 江汽集团官方网站". www.jac.com.cn.
  2. "【图】和悦A13_江淮_和悦A13报价_和悦A13图片_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
  3. motor1.com, ed. (21 April 2008). "JAC A108 and A107 Unveiled at Auto China". Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  4. "JAC J3 Turin 1.4 16V". Revista Carro (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-01-09.
  5. "【图】外形更阳刚/内饰大气 实拍江淮和悦A13_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
  6. "Official results of the Jac J3 + 2 Airbags 2012". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
  7. Feijter, Tycho de (October 13, 2011). "JAC Tongyue RS Cross from China". CarNewsChina.com.
  8. Feijter, Tycho de (January 27, 2011). "Production JAC Tongyue EV has Started". CarNewsChina.com.
  9. Feijter, Tycho de (August 19, 2010). "JAC goes Pure Electric with YueYue and Tongyue". CarNewsChina.com.
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