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JAC Rein 2.0 (128 Hp)
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JAC Rein:
The JAC Rein is a compact sport utility vehicle produced by Chinese automaker JAC Motors since 2007.
The JAC Rein was originally launched as the JAC Eagle. The new name Rein in Chinese is 瑞鹰, Ruiying, meaning ‘Lucky Eagle’. JAC translated Ruiying into English as ‘Rein’ but they also use the name ‘Eagle’ in some foreign markets. The JAC Eagle name was later used to rebadge a series of crossovers from the JAC Refine product series for some foreign markets.
The JAC Rein is based on the first generation Hyundai Santa Fe due to the joint venture between Hyundai and JAC Motors with JAC building Hyundai Santa Fes under license previously. The rear lights look like the ones from a 2nd generation Lexus RX. It was launched in 2007 with a starting price of 79,800 yuan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Rein Overview:
JAC Rein (Rein). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1700 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The JAC Rein generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety standards for vehicles from this region and era often lagged behind European and Japanese counterparts, though it benefits from being based on an older Hyundai platform.
2.0 (128 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily driving and light highway use, but the 128 Hp from a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine in a 1.7-tonne SUV results in modest acceleration and a top speed of 160 km/h.
Fuel Economy
With an extra-urban consumption of 7.5 l/100 km, this engine provides reasonable fuel economy for its size and era, especially considering its rear-wheel-drive layout.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Spacious interior and large trunk capacity (776L)
- • Based on a proven, albeit older, Hyundai Santa Fe platform
- • Available 4x4 option for versatility
- • Decent extra-urban fuel economy for the 2.0L model
Cons:
- • Dated design and interior aesthetics
- • Modest performance from naturally aspirated engines
- • Limited safety data and potentially lower safety standards
- • Questionable long-term reliability and parts availability in some markets
- • Basic features and refinement compared to contemporary rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | JAC |
| Model: | Rein |
| Generation: | Rein |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (128 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 128 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HFC4GA3-B |
| Engine displacement: | 1997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.9 kg/Nm, 101.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 |
| Max. weight: | 2100 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 776 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4500 mm mm |
| Width: | 1875 mm mm |
| Height: | 1730 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2620 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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