JAC Group’s RF8 hybrid electric MPV hits market, starting at 169,900 yuan

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On January 31, JAC Group officially put the RF8 hybrid electric MPV onto the market, with the RF8 Zhiling Edition (which means “intelligent listening” in Chinese) hitting the market at a price range of 169,900 yuan to 239,900 yuan. 

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Simultaneously, the RF8 Harmony Edition, which is equipped with Huawei’s HarmonyOS system, kicked off its presale, available at 209,900 yuan to 259,900 yuan, with deliveries set to commence in April.

The RF8 boasts dimensions at 5,215mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,830mm tall, featuring a 3,100mm wheelbase.

The intelligence in the RF8 goes beyond a smart cockpit, extending to practical intelligent driving features. It introduces a unique dual intelligent infotainment system – the Zhiling (Intelligent Listening) Infotainment System with dual 12.3-inch high-definition smart screens and the Huawei Infotainment System with a 15.6-inch Huawei Smart Screen, providing users with versatile options. 

The Zhiling Infotainment System, powered by iFLYTEK's intelligent voice recognition technology, ensures precise recognition in diverse acoustic environments, making every function accessible through voice commands. iFLYTEK's Spark cognitive large model further acts as the user's intelligent assistant for seamless travel solutions.

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The Huawei Infotainment System, equipped with the latest HarmonyOS 4.0 solution, supports seamless multi-device connectivity and allows users to control the vehicle through smartphones and smartwatches, creating a connected experience between the car and home. The high-performance chip ensures smooth interactions and multitasking capabilities. Notably, the RF8 Harmony Edition comes standard with an augmented reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD), enhancing the driving experience with a refreshed interactive interface.

For pure electric journeys, the RF8 minimizes travel costs with the largest 44.55 kWh ternary cylindrical battery among plug-in electric MPVs. Delivering an impressive 252 kilometers of battery-powered range, JAC’s super flash charging technology achieves a 15-minute charge for a range of 100 kilometers.