JAC Heyue Tongyue

The JAC Heyue Tongyue also known as the JAC J3 is a Subcompact car made by JAC Motors from 2008 to 2017.

JAC Heyue Tongyue
Overview
Manufacturer	JAC Motors
Also called	JAC J3 JAC J3 Turin (sedan) JAC A13 JAC iEV4 JAC Turismo
Production	2008-2017
Model years	2008-2017
Assembly	China, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran and Vietnam
Designer	Goran Popović at Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 4G13 I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,410 mm (94.9 in)
Length	4,155 mm (163.6 in)
Width	1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Height	1,465 mm (57.7 in)(sedan) 1,425 mm (56.1 in) (RS)

History and Features

The JAC Heyue Tongyue (or the J3) was first shown as two prototypes at the Auto China in 2008.^[1] shortly after being shown it started being made and was later launched the cars were developed by Pinninfarina a famous Italian design house the Heyue Tongyue (or the J3) has both Hatchback and Sedan versions and a Crossover version called JAC Tongyue RS Cross.

It has a 1.3 liter petrol engine supplied by Mitsubishi (due to a agreement between JAC and Mitsubishi) with a 5-speed both manual and CVT automatic transmissions it waa improved in 2014.^[2] the car has a electric version called JAC iEV4 (previously Tongyue EV) this version launched in 2011 has a range of 150 km (93 mi).^[3]

Markets

The JAC Heyue Tongyue (or the J3) was mainly sold in the Chinese market during its production but also it was sold in Brazil, Latin America and other countries.

Discontinuation

The production of The JAC Heyue Tongyue (or the J3) ended in 2017 and it was discontinued without a sucessor.