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JMC Yuhu

JMC Yuhu

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The JMC Yuhu (江铃域虎) is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Jiangling Motors for the Chinese market. The model was also sold as the second generation Boarding or Baodian (宝典)in several markets and is also the successor of the JMC Baodian. The Yuhu later spawned a few variants that was sold alongside each other including the regular Baodian, the Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5.

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The JMC Yuhu pickup shares similar exterior design elements with the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50, but it is built on Jiangling's own platform.

During the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show, Jiangling Motors showed off an off-road coupé utility concept version of the pickup with cooperation with Ford.[3]

Jiangling entered the Australian market in 2016, and the truck is the first model sold under the name JMC Vigus.[4] Jiangling left the Australian market in 2018 due to poor sales of the Vigus.[5]

JMC Baodian

The updated Yuhu-based Baodian is an entry level model of the Yuhu range and is aimed to replace the aging Baodian pickup from August 2020. The model offers a selection of rear wheel drive and four wheel drive models with engine options of a 2.5 liter diesel turbo engine and a 1.8 liter petrol turbo engine. There are up to 16 trim levels available.[6]

In January 2023, the Yuhu-based second generation Baodian received a facelift for the 2023 model year featuring a styling update while the powertrain remains as the same 2.5 liter diesel turbo engine and a 1.8 liter petrol turbo engines.[7]

JMC Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5

The Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 are variants of the JMC Yuhu positioned under the more up market Yuhu 7 pickup. The Yuhu 3 and Yuhu 5 feature slightly different front bumper designs and are priced differently. The Yuhu 3 offer a selection of rear wheel drive and four wheel drive models with engine options of a 2.5 liter diesel turbo engine and a 1.8 liter petrol turbo engine,[8] while the Yuhu 5 offer a selection of rear wheel drive and four wheel drive models with engine options of a 2.4 liter diesel turbo engine and a 2.0 liter diesel turbo engine.[9]


References

  1. "Yuhu specifications". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  2. "JMC Yuhu Concept". 22 April 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. "JMC Vigus coming to Australia". Retrieved 19 November 2015.



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