The JAC Refine M3 is a
compact MPV
Compact MPV (an abbreviation for Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle) is a vehicle size class for the middle size of MPVs. The Compact MPV size class sits between the mini MPV and large MPV (minivan) size classes.
Compact MPVs remain predominantly a ...
produced by
JAC Motors
JAC Motors (; officially Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. .
Overview
The Refine M3 compact MPV was introduced as a near-production concept during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.
File:JAC Refine M3 01 Auto China 2014-04-23.jpg, Refine M3 Concept front (Auto China 2014)
File:JAC Refine M3 03 Auto China 2014-04-23.jpg, Refine M2 Concept rear (Auto China 2014)
The production version was revealed in 2015 positioning above the
Refine M2
The JAC Refine M2 is a compact MPV produced by JAC. Previously named the JAC Heyue RS, the product was moved from the Heyue series to the newly established Refine series just like many of the other products in the Refine series.
History
The or ...
compact MPV with prices ranging from 69,800 yuan to 74,800 yuan. At launch, the Refine M3 is powered by a 1.6-liter petrol inline-four engine with 120hp and 150nm mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. A 2.0-liter petrol engine producing 143hp and 180nm was added to the line-up later in 2015. The Refine M3 is controversial when it comes to styling as it heavily resembles the
Nissan NV200
The Nissan NV200 is a light commercial and leisure activity, 4/5-door van designed and produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2009.
Overview
The vehicle was previewed as the NV200 Concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, followed by ...
from the side profile.
A face-lift version was launched later updating the front fascia to be in line with the rest of the Refine MPV products.
File:JAC Refine M3 China 2015-04-10.jpg, Refine M3 pre-facelift front
File:JAC Refine M3 02 China 2016-04-17.jpg, Refine M3 pre-facelift rear
File:2016 JAC Refine M3, rear 8.7.18.jpg, Refine M3 facelift (rear)
Refine M3L
JAC Motors officially released the Refine M3L at the 2019 Chengdu Auto Show. The Refine M3L is a long-wheelbase version of the regular Refine M3. The wheelbase of the Refine M3L is 300mm longer than the standard version Refine M3 while the rear overhand and width was also enlarged making up to a final length of 5075mm to 5145mm, a width of 1765mm, and a wheelbase of 3110mm. The interior space of the Refine M3L is more versatile and support 9-seat layout. Based on market positioning and customer needs, the Refine M3L will continue to launch IKEA, Commercial, and Logistics versions for different target markets. Power of the Refine M3L comes from a LJ4A18Q6 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 133 ps and a peak torque of 182 Nm. Additionally, the M3L also offers ABS plus EBD, airbags, tire pressure monitoring and warning, and optional body stability systems.
See also
;Chinese-made NV200 clones:
*
Gonow Xinglang
The Gonow Xinglang (星朗) or Gonow Starry is a compact Multi Purpose Vehicle produced by China's Gonow Automobile, a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile. Patent was applied and granted in November 2011 with the launch of the production version ...
- First Chinese-made NV200 clone in 2013.
*
BYD M3 DM - Third Chinese-made NV200 clone in 2014.
;Original Japanese-made van:
*
Nissan NV200
The Nissan NV200 is a light commercial and leisure activity, 4/5-door van designed and produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2009.
Overview
The vehicle was previewed as the NV200 Concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, followed by ...
References
External links
Official site- In Chinese
M3
Vans
Mini MPVs
Minivans
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
2010s cars
Cars introduced in 2015
{{van-stub