The Joylong iFly (艾菲- Aifei) is a minivan produced by the Chinese automaker Jiangte Joylong Automobile since 2014. It is available as a seven-seater with petrol and electric versions available.
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 Joylong iFly EV | |
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| Production | 2014–Present |
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| Battery | 52.8 kWh lithium-ion battery (EF5) 102.8 kWh lithium-ion battery (EF9) |
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| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116 in) |
| Length | 4,900 mm (190 in) |
| Width | 1,835 mm (72.2 in) |
| Height | 1,890 mm (74 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,800 kg (4,000 lb) |
Overview
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Debuting during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 2014 with a launch on the Chinese auto market in the second half of 2014.[1]
Powertrain
editThe power of the Joylong iFly comes from the 4G69 165 hp 2.4 liter four-cylinder Mitsubishi-sourced engine producing 147 hp and 200 nm.[2]
A model variant named the iFly F9 was launched in March 2021 featuring the same exterior while adding a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine producing 144 hp and 200 N·m.[3]
Design controversies
editThe design is controversial as the Joylong iFly heavily resembles the Toyota Alphard with spy shots during development confirming that the second generation Toyota Alphard was used as a benchmark vehicle.[4]
Prices of the Joylong iFly ranges from 129,800 yuan to 312,800 yuan.[5]
Variants
editJoylong iFly EV
editThe electric versions of the Joylong iFly is available as the Joylong EF5 and Joylong EF9. The Joylong EF5 features a 52.8 kWh battery capable of a range of 180 kilometers connected to a single motor powering the rear wheels.[6]
Doda V8
editThe Doda V8 is a rebadged van based on the iFly, powered by the same 4G69 165 hp 2.4 liter Mitsubishi-sourced engine as the iFly,[7] and priced higher than the iFly.[7] The vehicle was first previewed to foreign BAIC VIPs and dealers in April 2016, seen with an automatic transmission.[8]
The van was officially launched in 2018 with a 2.0 liter engine and 5-gear manual transmission.[9]
The Doda V8 is produced by BAIC Ruili, a subsidiary of Beijing Auto Industry Corporation. Ruili functions as a local production facility for BAIC, with productions including the BJ40, and Doda vehicles including the Doda V2 based on the Weiwang M20, and the Doda V8.[10]
See also
edit- Chinese-made Alphard clones
- Refine M6 - First Chinese-made Alphard clone in 2013.
- Yema Spica - Third Chinese-made Alphard clone in 2015.
- Original Japanese-made Alphard
References
edit- ^ "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY MPV seen testing in China". 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY is doing the Toyota Alphard in China". 21 May 2013.
- ^ "售价13.98万元 新款九龙艾菲F9正式上市".
- ^ "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY is a Toyota Alphard for China". 16 January 2014.
- ^ "九龙汽车-艾菲".
- ^ "九龙汽车-艾菲新能源 specs".
- ^ a b https://paultan.org/2016/08/04/ruili-doda-v8-clones-the-toyota-alphard/ [bare URL]
- ^ "北汽山寨版丰田保姆车！众泰out啦！_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家".
- ^ "【图】售12.98-14.98万元 道达V8售价公布_汽车之家".
- ^ "The Ruili DoDa V8 From China Is A Toyota Alphard Clone". 3 August 2016.
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