The Joylong iFly (艾菲- Aifei) is a minivan produced by the Chinese automaker Jiangte Joylong Automobile since 2014. It is available as a seven-seater with petrol and electric versions available.
Overview
Joylong iFly EV rear
Debuting during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April 2014 with a launch on the Chinese auto market in the second half of 2014.[1]
Powertrain
The power of the Joylong iFly comes from the 4G69 165 hp 2.4 liter four-cylinder Mitsubishi-sourced engine producing 147 hp and 200 nm.[2]
A model variant named the iFly F9 was launched in March 2021 featuring the same exterior while adding a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine producing 144 hp and 200 N·m.[3]
Design controversies
The design is controversial as the Joylong iFly heavily resembles the Toyota Alphard with spy shots during development confirming that the second generation Toyota Alphard was used as a benchmark vehicle.[4]
Prices of the Joylong iFly ranges from 129,800 yuan to 312,800 yuan.[5]
Variants
Joylong iFly EV
The electric versions of the Joylong iFly is available as the Joylong EF5 and Joylong EF9. The Joylong EF5 features a 52.8 kWh battery capable of a range of 180 kilometers connected to a single motor powering the rear wheels.[6]
Doda V8
The Doda V8 is a rebadged van based on the iFly, powered by the same 4G69 165 hp 2.4 liter Mitsubishi-sourced engine as the iFly,[7] and priced higher than the iFly.[7] The vehicle was first previewed to foreign BAIC VIPs and dealers in April 2016, seen with an automatic transmission.[8]
The van was officially launched in 2018 with a 2.0 liter engine and 5-gear manual transmission.[9]
The Doda V8 is produced by BAIC Ruili, a subsidiary of Beijing Auto Industry Corporation. Ruili functions as a local production facility for BAIC, with productions including the BJ40, and Doda vehicles including the Doda V2 based on the Weiwang M20, and the Doda V8.[10]
See also
Chinese-made Alphard clones
Refine M6 - First Chinese-made Alphard clone in 2013.
Yema Spica - Third Chinese-made Alphard clone in 2015.
