JAC Refine M5

JAC Refine M5
Overview
ManufacturerJAC Motors
Production2002–present
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle (M)
Body style4-door van
4-door minibus

The JAC Refine M5 is a light commercial Van which has been made by JAC Motors since 2002. It is the first-ever vehicle from the JAC Refine series.

First Generation (2002-2015)

First generation
JAC Refine TDi (2012)
Overview
Also calledJAC Refine MPV
Refine I
Refine M1
JAC Ruifeng M5
Production2002–2015
Body and chassis
Body style4-door van
4-door minibus
2-door pickup (Libero)
LayoutFR layout
F4 layout
RelatedHyundai Starex (A1)
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.0 L HFC4GA3 I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 L HFC4GA3-1C I4 (turbo petrol)
  • 2.4 L HFC4GA1-C I4 (petrol)
  • 2.8 L HFC4DA1-2B1 I4 (diesel)
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
WheelbaseSWB: 2,810 mm (110.6 in)
LWB: 3,080 mm (121.3 in)
LengthSWB: 4,740 mm (186.6 in)
LWB: 5,035 mm (198.2 in)
Width1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,880–1,950 mm (74.0–76.8 in)
Curb weight1950kg

The first-generation JAC Refine M5 was launched in 2002, and was essentially a rebadged Hyundai Starex. This was the result of a joint venture between Hyundai and JAC, under which JAC produced the Hyundai Starex under license. Initially marketed as the JAC Refine, the model was later renamed the JAC Refine M5 as part of the broader JAC Refine series.[1]

The Refine M5 was available with a 2.0-liter petrol engine (naturally aspirated or turbocharged), a 2.4-liter petrol engine, or a 2.8-liter diesel engine. Transmission options included a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic, with the latter receiving improvements in later models.

Second Generation (2011-present)

Second generation
Overview
Also calledRefine II
Production2011–present
Model years2012–present
Body and chassis
Body style4-door van
4-door minibus
LayoutFR layout
F4 layout
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L HFC4GA5-1C I4 (turbo petrol)
2.0 L HFC4GA3-1D/HFC4GA3-4D I4 (turbo petrol)
1.8 L HFC4DB3-2C I4 (turbo-diesel)
1.9 L HFC4DB1-2C/HFC4DB1-2D I4 (turbo-diesel)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed DCT
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,080 mm (121.3 in)
Length5,100 mm (200.8 in)
Width1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,970 mm (77.6 in)

The second-generation Refine M5 was first introduced as a concept vehicle, known as the JAC Refine IV, at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.[2] The production version was officially unveiled at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show.[3] Following the introduction of the JAC Refine series, the model was renamed the JAC Refine M5 and is currently positioned between the JAC Refine M4 and the JAC Refine M6 in the product lineup.

Engine options include a 1.8-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, as well as a 1.8-liter or 1.9-liter turbocharged diesel engine. Transmission choices consist of a 6-speed manual, a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), or a 5-speed automatic.

Markets

The JAC Refine M5 is mainly sold in the Chinese market.

References

  1. "JAC Refine MPV (Refine I, Refine M1)".
  2. "Spy shots: JAC Refine IV". 15 March 2010.
  3. "JAC Refine MPV to Debut at the Shanghai Auto Show". 24 March 2011.