Sehol A5
| Sehol A5 | |
|---|---|
 Sehol A5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Sehol (JAC Motors) |
| Also called | JAC Jiayue A5 Sehol E50A/Aipao (electric version)[1] JAC iC5 (electric version) JAC J7 (Kazakhstan, Mexico, Russia and Middle East) JAC E J7 (electric version, Mexico) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Hefei |
| Designer | Daniele Gaglione (exterior) Giancarlo Concilio (interior) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (EV) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual CVT 1-speed direct-drive (EV) |
| Battery | 64.5 kWh Lithium-ion battery (EV) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | 4,755 mm (187.2 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,432 kg (3,157.0 lb) 1,440 kg (3,174.7 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | JAC J5 |
| Successor | JAC A5 Plus (certain models) |
The Sehol A5 (Chinese: 江淮嘉悦A5), named the JAC Jiayue A5 until 2021, is a compact liftback produced by JAC Motors under the Sehol sub brand since 2019.
Overview
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The then-called JAC Jiayue A5 was revealed on 5 September 2019 at the Chengdu Auto Show and went on sale on 20 November 2019.[2] It is the first vehicle under the Jiayue sub-brand.
The Sehol A5, originally code named JAC A432, was designed at the JAC Design Center in Turin, Italy. The exterior was designed by Daniele Gaglione, formerly at Alfa Romeo, while the interior was designed by Giancarlo Concilio, formerly at Lancia and Maserati.[3][4]
In 2021, the JAC Jiayue A5 was renamed the Sehol A5.
Specifications
[edit]The A5 is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine, mated to 6-speed manual and CVT gearboxes. The A5 interior features include a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.4 inch touchscreen, and 64-color ambient lighting.[5] The price range is RMB 84,800-115,800 (12,661–17,289 in USD).[6]
JAC iC5/JAC E J7/Sehol E50A (electric variant)
[edit]The JAC iC5 is the all-electric version of the Jiayue A5. It debuted at Auto Guangzhou in November 2019 as the "A5 EV" and was available for pre-order from February 2020 before going on sale in April 2020 as the iC5.[7][8]
On 28 June 2021, JAC's Mexican division announced the iC5's arrival for late 2021 to expand JAC's line of electric cars sold in that market, and will be sold as the E J7[9]
The Sehol E50A or previously the Sol E50A is the rebadged version of the iC5. The E50A is equipped with a 193 hp and 340N·m electric motor. The battery is a 64.5kWh battery with a range of 530 km rated by NEDC.[1]
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Sehol E50A -
Sehol E50A facelift -
Sehol E50A facelift rear
International markets
[edit]The JAC Jiayue A5 is sold in Kazakhstan,[10] Mexico,[11] Russia[12] and Middle East as the JAC J7.
On 2 December 2020, the JAC J7 was launched in Mexico. It is offered in the Advanced, Quantum and Limited trim lines.[13]
On 31 December 2020, the JAC J7 was launched in Russia.[14]
In 2021, the JAC J7 will be manufactured and sold in Kazakhstan by Saryarka AvtoProm (Сарыарка АвтоПром).
Sales
[edit]JAC Motors has sold a total of 34,336 Jiayue A5s since its launch November 2019 as of August 2020, excluding 1,158 sales of the iC5 electric variant. The grand total is 35,494.
| Calendar year | A5 (China)[15] | iC5 (China)[16] | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,153 | - | 8,153 | A5 sales start in November |
| 2020 | 26,183* | 1,158* | 27,341* | iC5 sales start in April *Data as of October 2020 |
| 2021 | - | - | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "5年推出15款车型 思皓新车上市计划".
- ^ "JAC's New Sedan Jiayue A5 (A432) Debut on 2019 Chengdu Auto Show". AutoDesignMagazine.com. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "DANIELE GAGLIONE NEW DIRECTOR OF JAC DESIGN CENTER". AutoDesignMagazine.com. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "This is the new JAC A432". CarNewsChina.com. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC Jiayue A5 liftback debuts in China with style". FormaCar.com. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC A5 - Specifications". ChinaPEV.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC Jiayue A5 EV Renamed iC5 and Started Pre-Sale in Chinese market from 155,000 yuan". ChinaPEV.com. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC Jiayue A5 EV Renamed iC5 and Started Pre-Sale in Chinese market from 155,000 yuan". ChinaPEV.com. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ Trujillo, Estefanía (28 June 2021). "La gama de autos eléctricos de JAC en México crecerá con el E J7 a finales de año (JAC's Electric Car Line in Mexico Will Grow with the E J7 for the End of the Year)". Motorpasión México. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "В Казахстане анонсировали выход на рынок лифтбека JAC J7. Его назвали доступным" [JAC J7 liftback has been announced in Kazakhstan. It is considered affordable]. китайские-автомобили.рф (in Russian). 13 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "El JAC J7 se anuncia en México: así es el nuevo rival chino de Jetta". MotorPasion.com.mx. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC сертифицировал лифтбек J7. Продажи в России могут начать до конца года" [JAC has certified the J7 liftback. Sales in Russia may start before the end of the year]. китайские-автомобили.рф (in Russian). 14 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC J7: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México". December 2020.
- ^ https://xn----7sbbeeptbfadjdvm5ab9bqj.xn--p1ai/2020/12/31/prodazhi-jac-j7/ [bare URL]
- ^ "JAC Jiayue A5 China auto sales figures". CarSalesBase.com. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "JAC iC5 China auto sales figures". CarSalesBase.com. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
External links
[edit]- JAC Jiayue A5 official website Archived 2020-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
- JAC iC5 official website Archived 2020-10-31 at the Wayback Machine
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