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Jiangling E-series E160 19.2 kWh (20 Hp)
Overall Rating
Jiangling E-series:
Jiangling Motors Corporation Limited, abbreviated JMC, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer. According to company and press reports, the largest shareholder of JMC is Jiangling Investment, a company controlled equally by the state-owned enterprises Changan and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group.
The history of Jiangling Motors Corporation can be traced to a truck repair shop opened in Nanchang in 1947 which operated under the name Nanchang Motors Repair Factory. A JMC predecessor started assembling vehicles in 1968. The company was granted the approval of Jiangxi Province Economic Restructuring Commission to be reorganized to establish a joint stock limited company on February 20, 1993. JMC A shares and B shares were listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange on December 1, 1993, and September 29, 1995, respectively....(Read more on Wikipedia)
E160 Overview:
Jiangling E-series (E160). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 100 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Jiangling E160, primarily sold in the Chinese market, has not been tested by Euro NCAP. Specific safety ratings are unavailable, which is common for many vehicles from emerging markets.
19.2 kWh (20 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With only 20 Hp and a top speed of 100 km/h, performance is strictly limited to urban environments and gentle cruising. Acceleration will be leisurely, unsuitable for highway overtaking.
Fuel Economy
The 19.2 kWh battery offers a modest 152 km range, which is adequate for daily city commutes but requires frequent charging for longer trips. Energy consumption is efficient for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable entry into EV ownership
- • Zero emissions for urban driving
- • Compact size ideal for city parking
- • Low running costs (electricity vs. petrol)
- • Simple and easy to drive
Cons:
- • Very limited performance (20 Hp)
- • Short electric range (152 km)
- • Basic interior and features
- • Unknown long-term reliability and safety ratings
- • Limited availability outside specific markets
- • Slow charging capabilities
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(E200: 2016 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Jiangling |
| Model: | E-series |
| Generation: | E160 |
| Modification (Engine): | 19.2 kWh (20 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Maximum speed: | 100 km/h |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3994 mm mm [414mm more] |
| Width: | 1626 mm mm [56mm more] |
| Height: | 1505 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 130 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 165/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 19.2 kWh |
| System power: | 20 Hp |
| All-electric range: | 152 km |
| Electric motor power: | 20 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 165 Nm |
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