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.

Joylong iFly
Joylong iFly EV
Overview
Also called
  • Joylong EF5
  • Joylong EF9
  • Doda V8
Production2014–Present
Body and chassis
Layout
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • Permanent Magnet synchronous motor (EF5 & EF9)
Transmission
Battery52.8 kWh lithium-ion battery (EF5)
102.8 kWh lithium-ion battery (EF9)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,950 mm (116 in)
Length4,900 mm (190 in)
Width1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height1,890 mm (74 in)
Curb weight1,800 kg (4,000 lb)

Overview

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Joylong iFly EV rear

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

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The 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

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The 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

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Joylong iFly EV

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The 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

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The 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY MPV seen testing in China". 17 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY is doing the Toyota Alphard in China". 21 May 2013.
  3. ^ "售价13.98万元 新款九龙艾菲F9正式上市".
  4. ^ "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY is a Toyota Alphard for China". 16 January 2014.
  5. ^ "九龙汽车-艾菲".
  6. ^ "九龙汽车-艾菲新能源 specs".
  7. ^ a b https://paultan.org/2016/08/04/ruili-doda-v8-clones-the-toyota-alphard/ [bare URL]
  8. ^ "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".
  9. ^ "【图】售12.98-14.98万元 道达V8售价公布_汽车之家".
  10. ^ "The Ruili DoDa V8 From China Is A Toyota Alphard Clone". 3 August 2016.
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