Issue 10，2014 1 JAC INTERNATIONAL Issue 10 September, 2014 Editor-in-Chief Lisa Min Managing Editor Grace Wang Executive Editor The JAC Marketing Dept. Staff JAC International Company No.176, Dongliu Road, Hefei, China P.C: 230022 Tel: +86 5512296885 Fax: + 86 5512296097 Email:[email protected] Available in-house Free of Charge This information contained in this document is for reference only, and is subject to change or withdrawal according to specific customer requirements and condition. Copy Right 2013 Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., ltd All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or in part Without written permission is prohibited Contributions and Feedback An informative and inspiring JAC International Magazine need your continual contributions and feedback. Pleases feel free to submit your company‟s news& events, achievement in your markets and your successful experience, photos and your comments, to the editors at [email protected]. If your contribution includes except from other sources, please indicate. The deadline for submissions is the 10th of the month for publication 2 CONTENTS NEWS AND EVENTS The Annual Production Capacity of 150,000 units, JAC An Chi New Production Base was Completed JAC Mini MPV M3 Rolled off the Production Line JAC High-end Mini-truck X Series Launched into the Market JAC WORLDWIDE We Are Ready! The First 100 units of Pick-up Exported to Venezuela Set Sail MEDIA VIEW JAC J4 Motorcade Realizes China Rally Championship (CRC) Four Straight Championship 3 JAC NEWS & EVENTS On October 28th , 2014, JAC new An Chi Automobile Base was officially put into operation. Meanwhile, two new production –X200 (high-end mini truck) and M3 (mini MPV) rolled off the production line successfully, which presents the deep exploration of JAC in the area of commercial vehicle and passenger car. The total investment of 1.36 billion RMB, occupied area of 56 hectares and covering four automobile manufacturing processes, JAC new An Chi automobile base was completed on schedule which is on behalf of the domestic first-class level. After putting into operation, this new production base will shape the scale of annual production capacity 150,000 units and annual output value of 12 billion RMB, which also represents the current automobile manufacturing process new standard with the advantages of high-effective, intelligent and environmental-friendly. The pressing workshop adopts the international advanced high speed hydraulic press line, the largest stamping press reaches 2000T and no-load reaches 7.5 s/stroke, surpassing the industry level; 4 The welding workshop owns min truck and mini bus two production lines and 26 units‟ automatic intelligent wielding robot; The painting workshop uses the world‟s highest level water-based B1B2 exemption in coating technology, green, environmental-friendly and energy conservation; The assembly workshop adopts the car-based production process arrangement and intelligent logistics distribution to ensure the quality of vehicle assembly. Common development – commercial vehicle & passenger car JAC commercial vehicle has a very important position in the industry. The annual sales of light-duty truck is more than 200,000 units and has been maintained Top position of exportation for 14 consecutive years. And JAC high-end light duty truck has a wide range of market reputation and brand public praise. The launching of X200 greatly enriches the range of JAC light truck series. In domestic mini truck market, „high energy consumption, high emission and high pollution‟ and „low performance, low equipment and low price‟ mini trucks are common in the market. However, X200 is a green and high-end mini cargo light truck which can greatly enhance the driving experience of urban high-end logistics and comply with the policy guidance of national energy conservation and emissions reduction. Through customer tests, sample vehicle exhibition and sales, X200 gets a good reflection from market. 5 X200 adopts the design of ultralow cab, rear small two ply tyre, ultralow cargo platform and integrated cargo tank with the advantages of good space utilization, high load-and-unload efficiency and energy-efficient. The chassis uses domestic initiative frame-type, rectangle-type bending beams structure and the bearing capacity increases 15% compared with the same kind of traditional frame type beams. Equipped with front wheel car-based ventilated disc brakes and rear wheel drum brakes, excellent braking performance and stability. Using stable mature powertrain matching, powerful and reliable. 6 JAC passenger car as an up-rising star has gradually established the completed products series of MPV, SUV and sedan and double brands operation model. Since 2002, JAC MPV has achieved 500,000 units‟ market holdings and maintained the top 3 position in Chinese MPV market with the reputation of „the expert of MPV manufacturing‟. Currently, JAC MPV production line has developed different production series for all kinds of customers: M5 for business, M1 for family and M3 for both business and family. M3 has a fashionable sculpt, simple and practical, extra- larger space and overall size which occupy the advantage position among the same class vehicles. Take a fully consideration of manned space, cargo space, use-cost, dynamic and comfort degree. Two model engines: 1.6VVT gasoline engine and 2.0L gasoline engine with mature and reliable 5MT gearbox. It has excellent fuel economy and stable operation and 1.6L diesel engine model has been planned. 7 X200 and M3 are two new production stars of JAC, which will further enhance the competitiveness of JAC and has positive and profound effects on achieving one million annual sales volumes. 8 Since 2014 Beijing Auto Show, JAC first mini MPV –M3 has got wide attention and aroused great hope from media and customers. Recently, JAC M3 officially rolled off the production line in Anhui Meng Cheng, and handed over one hundred units‟ vehicles to the government of Meng Cheng at a time. M3 is a MPV both suitable for business and family using, and there are lots anticipated highlights of no matter of its sculpt, space, comfortable and safety. Inheriting the concept of classic design, gorgeous and business sense JAC M3 is a completed new product on the basis of MPV series and a good partner of small and middle enterprises. In terms of modeling, M3 has inherited the classic design of JAC MPV family. And its front face adopts classic three segment model design and the profile line has the same strain M5; meanwhile, integrated with current popular elements: blackened headlights and the wing shape chrome plated adornment make the body of vehicle more gorgeous and harmonious. 9 The unique signal door design ensures the convenience as well as the beauty of whole car body. The interior trim is concise and orderly: piano lacquer, chromium plating and silver spray lacquer and other decoration; meanwhile, the layout is the same with the most of MPV, and gear up raising and concentrated decoration of control button to ensure the excellent controls. Spacious and free space Since JAC MPV releasing on the market, its larger and flexible space has become one of powerful characteristic to impress and attract customers. And M3 as another masterwork of JAC, it also owns some obviously advantages. The oversize of M3 has reaches 4645*1740*1900mm and 2810mm extra-long wheelbase. The large size creates spacious interior room and middle, rear row knee space. Besides, the advantage of M3 space reflects on the flexible seats and space combination. The middle independent seats own hidden slid track which can move front and rear independently; foldable and side-fixing rear seats can connect rear row and middle row into one part to achieve maximum space; easy-assembling methods for customer‟s convenience and improving the efficiency of cargo transportation. 7 seats and 9 combination methods, 4340L extra-large cargo space to satisfy family travel, business reception and cargo transportation and other demands. Intelligent technology, humanized driving experience Based on JAC dozens of years MPV manufacturing experience and excellent gene of the second generation passenger car platform, the dynamic performance, economical efficiency and comfortable of S3 have surpassed the same-class MPV. M3 is equipped with 2.0L and 1.6VVT two model engines, excellent dynamic performance; Reliable 5 block vertical transmission, high transmission efficiency and easy operation; HPS ( Hydraulic Power Steering) brings easily steering and accurate operation; adopting a series of optimize measures such as whole vehicle lightweight design, continuously optimizing of drag coefficient, low rolling resistance tires and optimized power transmission. Ensure S3‟sufficient power while improving the whole vehicle‟s fuel consumption rate. Besides, rich humanized equipments, independently controlling of front and rear air condition, front electric power window, ergonomic seat, remote key, three adjustable steering wheel, high quality in-car entertainment system, trip computer and other advanced equipments have completely changed the boring driving experience of MPV. Each passenger can enjoy a happy travel and sweet caress. 10 On October 28th , JAC held M3 off ceremony as well as high-end mini-truck X series products launch ceremony in Mengcheng production base, Anhui. The smooth holding of the ceremony marks that high-end mini-truck with international leading technology has officially entered the end market. The new product successful off-line does not only make JAC light-duty trucks richer, but also demonstrates strong products research strength of JAC light-duty trucks. The total investment of JAC Mengcheng new base was 1 biliion yuan with completely new mini-truck development and production platform. The high-end mini-truck off the line is equipped with mature diesel power, and also the representative of the main models produced in JAC light-duty truck Wanbei production base. In the future, JAC high-end mini-truck X series will bring the gasoline power version into the market, forming the products portfolio covering different power, diverse levels of cabs and different wheelbases.