Joylong A-series

The Joylong A-series is a series of light commercial van produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Jiangte Joylong Automobile.

Joylong A-series
Overview
Also called	Joylong A4 Joylong A5 Joylong A6 Joylong A5S Joylong ARV Joylong VIP-A Joylong A6E Joylong V300 Joylong EW4 Joylong EW5
Production	2009 – present
Assembly	China: Suzhou, Jiangsu (Zhangjiagang Light-Duty Passenger Automobile Factory Co.,Ltd.)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door van/minibus 4-door van/minibus
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L I4 2.2 L I4 2.4 L I4 2.7 L I4 2.8 L Turbo Diesel engine 3.0 L Turbo Diesel engine
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,570 mm (101.2 in) (A4) 3,110 mm (122.4 in) (A5) 3,720 mm (146.5 in) (A6)
Length	4,840 mm (190.6 in) (A4) 5,380 mm (211.8 in) (A5) 5,990 mm (235.8 in) (A6)
Width	1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height	2,080 mm (81.9 in) (A4) 2,285 mm (90.0 in) (A5) 2,320 mm (91.3 in) (A6)

Overview

First launched in 2009, the Joylong A-series has since been available in a wide range of body configurations, including a minivan/MPV, minibus, and panel van. Variants include the Joylong A4, Joylong A5, Joylong A5S, Joylong A6, Joylong ARV, and Joylong VIP-A as well as the Joylong A6E, Joylong V300, Joylong EW4, and Joylong EW5 electric versions, with the ARV and VIP-A being luxurious camper versions and the V300, EW4, and EW5 being panel cargo van versions.

Joylong A4

The Joylong A4 is the base version of the whole series, featuring a standard wheelbase and a low roof. The Joylong A4 comes standard with 12 seats in 2-3-3-4 configuration.

The Joylong A4 engine options include both gasoline and diesel engines. The gasoline engine options of the A4 can be equipped with engine sizes of 2.2L and 2.4L. Its diesel engine options of the A4 is a 2.5L engine option.[1]

The suspension setup of the Joylong A4 is double wishbone independent suspension for the front and variable rate leaf spring for the rear.[2]

Prices of the Joylong A4 ranges from 121,800 yuan to 178,800 yuan.[3]

A version of the Joylong A4 featuring standard wheel base with a high roof called the Joylong Grand MPV was also available briefly with prices ranging from 129,800 yuan to 168,800 yuan.[4]

Joylong A5

2011 (Jiangsu) Joylong A5 (HKL6540)

The Joylong A5 is the long wheel base high roof version of the A4 equipped with 14 seats.

The Joylong A5 engine options include both gasoline and diesel engines. The gasoline engine options of the A5 can be equipped with engine sizes of 2.0L and 2.7L. Its diesel engine options of the A5 is a 2.8L turbo engine.[5][6]

Prices of the Joylong A5 ranges from 147,800 yuan to 216,000 yuan.[7]

Joylong A6

Joylong A6 airport shuttle

The Joylong A6 is the extra long wheel base high roof version of the A4 equipped with 10 to 18 seats.

The Joylong A6 engine options include both gasoline and diesel engines and an extra A6E electric version. The gasoline engine options of the A6 can be equipped with engine sizes of 2.0L and 2.7L. Its diesel engine options of the A6 is either a 2.8L turbo or 3.0L turbo engine.[5][8]

Prices of the Joylong A6 ranges from 99,800 yuan to 272,800 yuan.[9]

Design controversies

The exterior styling and dimensions of the Joylong A-series is controversial as the exterior design of the A-series heavily resembles the fifth generation Toyota HiAce. Despite the licensing and cooperation between Toyota and multiple Chinese auto manufacturers on producing licensed and rebadged HiAce vans, Joylong has never worked with Toyota for the development and production of the A-series vans, making the Joylong A-series a unlicenced copy of the Toyota van.[10]

References

1. "多种座椅布局可供选择 实拍12座九龙A4".
2. "九龙汽车-九龙A4 specs".
3. "九龙汽车-九龙A4".
4. "九龙汽车-大MPV".
5. "不再担任拉货任务 三款国产面包车速览".
6. "九龙汽车-九龙A5 specs".
7. "九龙汽车-九龙A5".
8. "九龙汽车-九龙A6 specs".
9. "九龙汽车-九龙A6".
10. Wang, Author Joey (January 16, 2014). "Spy Shots: Joylong IFLY is a Toyota Alphard for China". CarNewsChina.com.

External links

• Joylong A-series passenger van official site
• Joylong A-series logistics van site