The JMC Teshun is a
light commercial van manufactured by
Jiangling Motors
Jiangling Motors Corporation Limited, abbreviated JMC, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer. According to company and press reports, the largest shareholder of JMC is Jiangling Investment, a company controlled equally by the state-owned enterpris ...
based on the second generation
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit is a family of light commercial vehicles manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1965, primarily as a cargo van, but also available in other configurations including a large passenger van (marketed as the Ford Tourneo in ...
.
History
Originally being a licensed
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit is a family of light commercial vehicles manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1965, primarily as a cargo van, but also available in other configurations including a large passenger van (marketed as the Ford Tourneo in ...
production, the Jiangling-Ford model was sold from 2006-2017 and styling remained unchanged throughout the model years sold as a Ford product.
Starting from May 2017, a version of the old Transit manufactured by
JMC was rebadged and slightly redesigned with a completely new front DRG and restyled tail lamp inserts. The rebadged version was then called the JMC Teshun. Pricing ranges from 99,800 yuan to 139,200 yuan.
2020 Facelift
A facelift of the Teshun was launched in 2020, featuring a slightly redesigned front bumper. The updated model range also features an additional 9-seater layout and engines that meet both National V and National VI emissions standards, with the engine being a 2.8 liter turbo diesel engine producing 116 hp and 285N·m mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
File:JMC Teshun facelift 002.jpg, JMC Teshun 2020 facelift
2021 Facelift
Another facelift was launched in 2021, featuring a redesigned front fascia. The updated model range also features the same 2.8 liter turbo diesel engine producing 116 hp and 285N·m mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. An additional Taurus Edition is also available featuring gold accents on the exterior and interior.
File:JMC Teshun Kongjianwang IMG001.jpg, JMC Teshun 2021 facelift
File:JMC Teshun Kongjianwang IMG002.jpg, JMC Teshun LWB 2021 facelift
Specifications
The JMC Teshun is powered by a range of engine options. Options are a 2.8 liter turbo diesel engine producing 108 hp and a 4G69S4N 2.4 liter inline-4 gasoline engine producing 136 hp. Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The JMC Teshun is available in 3-seater, 6- to 8-seater, 10-seater, and 14- to 15-seater models matching with a selection of low, middle, and tall roof options.
Sales
In 2017, around 11,884 vans were sold. In January 2018, 2,923 vans were sold by JMC. Around 10,703 vans were sold in the fourth quarter of 2019.
[https://s22.q4cdn.com/857684434/files/doc_news/2020/01/Ford-China-4Q2019-Sales-Results-(1).pdf ]
References
External links
Official JMC Teshun website
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Vehicles introduced in 2017
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