JAC Binyue | |
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Overview | |
Also called | JAC J7 |
Production | 2008–2012 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.8 LHFC4GA4.C/HFC4GA5.CI4 (petrol) 2.0 LHFC4GA3.CI4 (petrol) 2.0 L4G63I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 6-speedmanual 4-speedautomatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,790 mm (110 in) |
Length | 4,865 mm (192 in) |
Width | 1,805 mm (71 in) |
Height | 1,450 mm (57 in) |
Curb weight | 1,460–1,540 kg (3,219–3,395 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | JAC Refine A60 |
TheJAC Binyue (宾悦) orJAC J7 is amid-size car produced byJAC Motors of China.[1]
The exterior design is controversial as the rear end of the Binyue is heavily inspired by theMerecedes-Benz C-class W203. Originally launched as the JAC Binyue C20 with prices ranging from 88,800 yuan to 149,700 yuan, a facelift version was revealed in 2011 called the JAC Binyue C18 and was powered by a A new 1.8L engine replacing the old 2.0L engine.[2] Original plans for the pricing after the facelift was from 95,900 yuan to 139,800 yuan, but the final prices after the facelift was from 91,800 yuan to 132,800 yuan.[3][4]
A prototype based on the JAC Binyue code named the JAC HFC7200CL was revealed after the initial launch of the Binyue featuring a restyled front fascia. Plans of the production JAC HFC7200CL was revealed as of October 2011, but the car remains a prototype.[5]