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Design Philosophy: Eastern Aesthetics Reimagined
Breaking away from generic MPV styling, the RF8 showcases distinctive Chinese design elements across three front grille options—Lingkong, Dragon Scale, and Qingyun—each integrating Huizhou architectural minimalism with modern aesthetics. The 5,215mm body features a seamless roofline crafted from 6-meter laser-welded panels, contributing to its exceptional 32,067 Nm/° torsional stiffness. Practical elegance shines through in details like hidden sliding rails and flush-mounted door handles, while full-width LED lighting creates a recognizable nocturnal signature.
Powertrain Revolution: Efficiency Redefined
At its core lies the industry-first 3DHT intelligent hybrid system, combining a 1.5TGDI engine with dual electric motors to deliver 310 kW combined power and 745 N·m torque—enabling the 5.2-meter MPV to accelerate 0-100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds. The system intelligently switches between four driving modes (pure electric, range-extender, hybrid, direct drive) via three power sources, eliminating traditional transmission jerkiness.
Its 44.55 kWh cylindrical battery—the largest in plug-in hybrid MPVs—achieves 252 km CLTC pure-electric range, covering most weekly urban commutes. SuperFlash charging adds 100 km range in 15 minutes, while the 30%-80% recharge takes merely 20 minutes. Even in charge-sustaining mode, fuel consumption remains at 5.85 L/100 km, saving owners over ¥10,000 annually compared to conventional MPVs.
HarmonyOS Cockpit: An Ecosystem, Not Just an Infotainment System
The RF8 Harmony Edition features a 15.6-inch 2K touchscreen running Huawei’s full-scenario ecosystem. Smartphone integration enables single-tap projection for navigation and entertainment, while the industry-leading 23.5-inch AR-HUD superimposes 3D lane guidance onto real-world views during complex highway interchanges. Four-zone voice recognition powered by iFlyTek’s Spark cognitive AI understands conversational commands like “Play third-grade English textbook” from rear seats without driver distraction.
JAC’s own Zhiling system offers an alternative dual-12.3-inch display configuration. Both variants feature seven charging ports (including 66W fast-charging) and 50W wireless charging, solving power anxiety for multi-device families. The “never-black-screen” architecture employs chip-level isolation to ensure uninterrupted operation, while Huawei’s ecosystem transforms the cabin into a mobile office or entertainment hub.
Safety Architecture: Redefining MPV Protection Standards
Constructed with a 71.7% high-strength steel cage body, the RF8 achieved triple G (Excellent) ratings in C-IASI crash tests—ranking second among all historical MPV evaluations. It earned flawless scores in both driver and passenger small-overlap collisions, along with top marks in the newly added rear-seat female occupant protection test. Six airbags include 3-meter dual-initiator side curtains covering all three rows.
The battery passed 416 extreme validations, including 48-hour 1-meter immersion and 10kg steel ball impact tests, safeguarded by patented honeycomb cell technology and dual-side liquid cooling. Remarkably, it secured an A (Good) rating in reparability—its 2.0mm high-strength steel crash boxes significantly reduce minor collision repair costs.
Space Democracy: Third-Row Liberation
Adopting a “space equality” philosophy, the RF8’s flat floor delivers uniform 1,010 mm legroom across all three rows. Independently sliding seats enable six scenario modes (camping, conference, etc.), while the 700L trunk expands to 2,500L—swallowing family camping gear whole. Cabin air quality meets China’s “Healthy Car” standards with infant-grade VOC control and anion purification. Thirty-six acoustic packages reduce cabin noise by 23% versus competitors at 120 km/h.
The RF8’s legacy lies in democratizing technologies once exclusive to luxury vehicles—1,250 km range, Huawei ecosystem integration, and comprehensive safety—at mainstream pricing. As the flagship embodiment of JAC’s “Leading Intelligence with Intelligence” strategy, it transcends conventional MPV functionality to become a mobile living space elevating Chinese families’ lifestyles. In reshaping expectations around hybrid MPVs, the RF8 doesn’t just compete in the market—it redefines the category’s very essence.
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