At the 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show, JAC Refine launched the concept car RF-M, which is an important product of JAC Refine gradually shifting from commercialization to passenger use.And it is also built with the MUSE architecture, the first MPV exclusive architecture of Chinese brands.
At the Chengdu Auto Show, JAC Ruifeng RF8 also officially debuted. The new car is positioned as a brand-new electric hybrid MPV in the family. How's the performance? (The real model is the A0 engineering prototype, and some details will be adjusted in the final mass production version)
In terms of appearance design, JAC Ruifeng RF8 basically continues the design of JAC Ruifeng concept car RF-M in terms of overall shape. The shape is dignified and atmospheric.
In the details, the new car adopts the latest "dragon scale front face" of the family. The large-size grille first brings the most intuitive atmospheric attributes. There is also a thick chrome-plated trim running through the front of the car, which not only enhances the sense of refinement, but also effectively increases the lateral visual width of the car body, making it look more stable.In addition, the new car also launched a total of 3 front face design styles and 5 body colors for consumers to choose according to different vehicle configurations.
The full LED headlights are exquisite in shape, and the turn signals also have a dynamic effect of flowing water.At the same time, the new car is also equipped with the popular penetrating LED light strip, which has a good effect after being lit.
Viewed from the side of the body, the new car adopts the common design of MPV, and the straight roof line can ensure ample headroom in the rear row.As for the details, as a model for home use, the new car also adopts a suspended roof design to increase the sense of fashion, and a large number of chrome decorations are used on the window line and the lower part of the door. Enhanced the layering of the side of the body.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5200/1880/1830mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3100mm.It is positioned as a medium and large MPV. After the new car islaunched, it will also become the most direct competitorwith models such asGAC TrumpchiM8 andDenza D9.
In terms of rims, the actual model is equipped with multi-spoke 18-inch two-color wheels, which are exquisite and stylish.In terms of tires, it is matched with Michelin silent tires with a specification of 225/55 R18.
It is worth mentioning that the rear wiper at the rear of the car is hidden inside the rear spoiler. In the early stage of ensuring practicality, the texture of the rear of the car has been greatly improved, and it can also effectively reduce the phenomenon of dust accumulation on the wiper part .
The design of the rear of the car is very simple, without too many decorations, only a few creases are designed on the tailgate.The through-type taillights give people a very heavy feeling, which indirectly increases the solid texture of the rear of the car.The interior design of the lamp cavity has dot matrix elements, and the visual effect after lighting is very eye-catching.The "REFINE" English logo is inlaid on the taillights, highlighting the sense of exclusivity and luxury.The rear bumper is also equipped with a through-type chrome-plated trim, plus a hidden rear wiper, the shape of the overall tail is also very clean and neat.
In terms of interior design, the new car has been further adjusted compared with the previous concept version.The new car adopts an enveloping center console design as a whole, while the full LCD instrument and the large 15.6-inch central control screen both adopt a floating design.(Because the real model is the A0 engineering prototype, the details will be different from the mass-produced version)
In terms of material selection, the interior of the car is covered by a large area of leather materials, and the stitches are also very uniform. The real model also uses a double-color combination of blue on the top and white on the bottom, which is in line with the aesthetics of young consumers today.The new car is also equipped with ambient lights inside the car, which can further enhance the luxurious atmosphere inside the car for Ruifeng RF8, which is positioned for both business and home use.
The multi-function steering wheel adopts a flat-bottomed four-spoke design, and is the same as the interior, using a blue and white double-split color scheme.
In terms of car-machine system, JAC Ruifeng RF8 will cooperate with Huawei to be equipped with Hongmeng system.However, according to the manufacturer, the real model system has not yet been finalized, and the mass-produced models will be further optimized in terms of UI interface and other aspects.However, judging from the real car experience, both the system fluency and the built-in interconnection functions are excellent enough.
The electronic shift handle adopts a crystal style, which has a good appearance and a solid grip.
It is worth mentioning that the shortcut buttons for multimedia volume, driving mode adjustment, side sliding door switch, panoramic image function, and air conditioning control all retain physical buttons, which are more practical than integrating them in the car. Personally, I like to keep physical buttons very much.
The front of the handlebar is equipped with a wireless charging function for mobile phones.
In terms of seats, as an MPV model that focuses on comfort, JAC Ruifeng RF8 has good seat comfort and a wide range of adjustments, making it easy to find a comfortable driving posture.Moreover, according to the manufacturer, details such as seat fabrics and padding will be further optimized on mass-produced models.
According to the manufacturer, JAC Ruifeng RF8 is positioned as both business and home use, so the new car provides two seat layouts of 2+2+2 and 2+2+3 at the same time, and the model we actually shot is the former.It can be seen that the second row of seats uses two independent seats, equipped with multi-directional electric adjustment, and is also equipped with seat massage, seat heating, and electric leg rests, and the comfort is also very good.
And from the dad's point of view, if it is mainly for home use, I personally prefer the non-fixed armrest design of the real car model, because it will be more convenient for the elderly to get on and off the car or place a safety seat. For home use, it is more practical.
It is also worth mentioning that the handle for getting on and off the car is divided into upper and lower ends, which takes children's feelings into consideration, and the details are well grasped.
For a medium-to-large MPV with a height of 5.2 meters, there is no need to worry about the space performance. After the driver with a height of 1.75 meters adjusts the seat, the head room is very ample.
In terms of rear space, the slide rails of the second row of seats are as long as 360mm, and the adjustment range is very wide. The rear space can have a space of more than 2 and a half punches at most, and there is also more than 1 punch of head space, which is very spacious.
The length of the slide rails of the third row of seats is 240mm. Adjust the second row of seats to the middle position and the third row of seats to the rear position. At this time, there is still a large margin in the rear leg space, thanks to the The straight roof design guarantees headroom, and the angle of the backrest of the third row of seats can be adjusted to a large extent. Riding space and comfort are definitely the biggest highlights of Ruifeng RF8.In addition, the third row is also equipped with functions such as air-conditioning outlets, cup holders, and power ports.
The trunk has a depth of 490-730mm, which is no problem for daily family outings or business receptions.However, compared with some MPVs purely for home use, its third row of seats cannot be hidden under the floor, so there will be some regrets in terms of absolute carrying capacity.
In terms of power, the model we actually photographed is JAC Ruifeng RF8, which adopts plug-in hybrid power. The powertrain is composed of 1.5TGDI engine + 3DHT. The thermal efficiency of the 1.5TGDI hybrid engine can reach 44.26%, the maximum power is 120kW, and the maximum torque 230 Nm, the maximum power of the system is 310kW, the fuel consumption is less than 6L/100km, the pure electric battery life can exceed 200km, and the comprehensive battery life is 1200km.
In addition, the fuel version will be equipped with a 2.0T+8AT powertrain with a maximum engine power of 185kW and a maximum torque of 400 Nm.
In terms of batteries, the new car will be equipped with zero thermal runaway cellular batteries, the energy density of the battery pack can reach 180Wh/kg, and it supports fast charging.It can be quickly charged to 80% in 20 minutes.
