The JAC Heyue, known outside China as the JAC J5, is a compact sedan produced by JAC Motors under its Heyue brand. It arrived with 1.5- and 1.8-litre petrol engines and a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes, and it stayed in the range through a 2014 facelift and a 2019 redesign.
JAC Heyue at a glance
| Maker | JAC Motors, China (Heyue brand) |
|---|---|
| Also sold as | JAC J5 |
| Class | compact four-door sedan |
| Price at launch | 62,800–75,800 yuan |
| Engines | 1.5-litre and 1.8-litre straight-four petrol |
| Gearboxes | five-speed manual, five-speed automatic |
| Sport Edition | May 2012, 87,800 yuan |
| 2014 facelift | new front and rear, 73,800–98,800 yuan |
| Electric version | iEVA50, March 2018 |
| 2019 facelift | restyled front and rear ends |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the JAC Heyue.
History of the JAC Heyue
The Heyue sedan was launched on the Chinese market at prices from 62,800 to 75,800 yuan. It was offered with a 1.5-litre straight-four petrol engine and a 1.8-litre straight-four, and buyers could choose a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. The car was part of the Heyue family that JAC created for its passenger models, and it was exported as the J5.
In May 2012 JAC added the Heyue Sport Edition. Priced at 87,800 yuan, it was based on the standard sedan but came with different alloy wheels, a spoiler and a body kit; the engine was unchanged. A facelift followed in March 2014 with restyled front and rear fascias and prices from 73,800 to 98,800 yuan.
The Heyue later became the basis of an electric car. The JAC iEVA50 was launched in March 2018 with a claimed NEDC range of 500 kilometres. Its electric motor sat over the front axle and produced 144 hp, and the 60 kWh battery pack was placed under the rear seats. A base trim with a smaller 47 kWh pack and a range of 330 kilometres was also offered. A second facelift in 2019 gave the car restyled front and rear ends.
Design and features
- Two petrol engines: a 1.5-litre unit and a larger 1.8-litre four.
- Automatic option: a five-speed automatic alongside the manual gearbox.
- Sport Edition: alloys, a spoiler and a body kit for 87,800 yuan in 2012.
- Electric descendant: the iEVA50 with a 60 kWh battery and a 500 km NEDC figure.
JAC Heyue versions
- Heyue sedan (launch): 1.5 and 1.8 petrol, manual or automatic.
- Heyue Sport Edition (2012): body kit, spoiler and different alloys, 87,800 yuan.
- 2014 facelift: restyled front and rear, from 73,800 yuan.
- iEVA50 (2018): electric version with a 144 hp motor and a 60 kWh battery.
- 2019 facelift: a further restyling of both ends.
The smaller car in the family was the JAC Heyue Tongyue, and the MPV side of the range is covered by the JAC J6. More models are in the JAC collection.
Sources
- JAC Heyue, English Wikipedia: prices, engines, Sport Edition, facelifts, iEVA50
