| JAC Binyue | |
| Aka: | JAC J7 |
| Production: | 2008–2012 |
| Successor: | JAC Refine A60 |
| Engine: | 1.8 L HFC4GA4.C/HFC4GA5.C I4 (petrol) 2.0 L HFC4GA3.C I4 (petrol) 2.0 L 4G63 I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase: | 27900NaN0 |
| Length: | 48650NaN0 |
| Width: | 18050NaN0 |
| Height: | 14500NaN0 |
| Weight: | 1460- |
The JAC Binyue (宾悦) or JAC J7 is a mid-size car produced by JAC Motors of China. [1]
The exterior design is controversial as the rear end of the Binyue is heavily inspired by the Merecedes-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]