Renault-Brillance-Jinbei to roll out 7 new models, including BEV

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Renault-Brilliance-Jinbei Automotive Co.,Ltd, a joint venture between French's Groupe Renault and Brilliance China Automotive, plans to roll out 7 new models by 2022, according to local media.

Reportedly, the new models to be released comprise the Renault-branded Trafic and Master (including its BEV version), Jinbei F50 BEV and Jinbei F70, along with the co-developed new Jinbei light commercial vehicle model (including BEV version). In addition, the annual production capacity will still remain 150,000 units, the same as the existing capacity.

According to news from local government, the joint venture will invest RMB 3,729.9 million in adaptive revamp of the existing public facilities. Based on the existing manufacturing assembly lines and auxiliary equipment, the program will focus on upgrading the current painting workshop, building new painting workshop and test track as well as some processing equipment, mould, fixture and gauge.

The Jinbei F50 is a 7-seat MPV model for family needs, priced between RMB 60,000 to RMB 90,000. It boasts a 56mm crumple zone, which can protect passengers from a head-on crash by dampening the impact force.

The Jinbei F50 sports a relatively low fuel consumption of 6.7L per 100km and ample power by virtue of a 1.6L engine using VVT (variable valve timing) and DHOC (dual overhead camshafts) technologies. In addition, the model is also fitted with many safety facilities, like ABS (anti-lock brake system), EBD (electric brake force distribution) and airbags, etc.