Short summary of JAC S3

With the constant onslaught of SUV crossovers on the market, the automotive industry must come up with new terms recently to help reduce some confusion among buyers. Many new crossovers are now known as CUVs, which stands for "Crossover Utility Vehicle". Among many of these currently roaming our urban forests, the most common species is the Compact CUV - this is basically a daily car that is jacked up, and is likely to jam if you drive it anywhere except on paved roads . Compact CUV comes from almost every major manufacturer, one of the newest arrivals is the JAC Motors China group with their S3 crossover.

JAC S3 is the smallest brand offering in this very solid but very competitive CUV segment. The S3 was built on basics borrowed from China's smaller A30 sedan, and was first introduced to the masses in 2013. This is one of the most popular and best-selling JAC models, too, and outperformed some of its Chinese rivals in terms of sales. In the UAE, JAC S3 competes for the floor space against people like Chery Tiggo 3, Nissan Kicks, and Mitsubishi ASX.

Exterior

Compared to other Chinese competitors in the arena, the exterior design of the JAC S3 is more or less similar to a jacked up hatchback than an all-out crossover. But again, very few CUVs approach a tough, yet modern SUV. The front fascia of the S3 uses the trademark 'bottle mouth' grille with a complicated woven pattern and a few chrome elements. Then there are the projector's sharp, thick headlamps with a distinctive "eyebrow" design, tapering hood, carved bumper, horizontally placed fog lamps, and low mounted triple air intake vents. Even though the front looks pretty good, the S3 side profile with awkward style and mismatched proportions isn't quite soothing.

There are many places to visit in Dubai. The foreigners must visit them all. In order to Visit Dubai they need their own transport. They should not worry about transport if they don’t have, because in Dubai there are many Car lease Companies that provide cheap car rental with drivers (on customer’s request). This is best for the visitors. Because the driver will be one of locals of Dubai and will be comfortable with every one of the courses. He will drive you through the briefest course conceivable, accordingly sparing your time.

However, there are large roof rails, shiny chrome trim, black body cladding, sloping roofline, and V-shaped 16-inch (tiny) alloy wheels. The bubble-filled back of the JAC S3 features a roof spoiler, round tail lights, integrated fog lamps, bumper fenders and air diffuser, and even more chunks of chrome. JAC S3 each measures 4,325 meters X 1,765 meters X 1,660 meters, width and height. Meanwhile, it offers a healthy boot capacity of 600 liters and has a wheelbase of 2,560 meters.

Inland

The cabin of the JAC S3 feels quite tight and dark on the back, thanks to the sloping roof, thick C pillar, and small rear window. Even the chairs do not have lumbar support and adequate thighs, but they provide a reasonable cushion and fold 60:40 in the back. The space in the front is also quite good, while the dashboard design and the luxurious center console make things interesting. JAC even adds fake metal accents, contrast seams in the seats and steering wheel, and chrome around the shifters in an effort to reduce monotony.

Of course, building quality and general suitability and finish are not comparable to some of Japan's rivals, but also not horrendous. As for features, you get LED DRL, electric sunroof, cruise control, automatic air conditioning with rear ventilation, keyless entry, multifunction steering wheel, leather seats, parking sensor with reverse camera, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth, USB and AUC connectivity. There are also dual front airbags, automatic locking doors, ABS with EBD and brake assistance, vehicle stability control, and hill assistance.

Engine and performance

At launch, the JAC S3 is equipped with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 113hp and 146Nm of torque. Paired with a CVT gearbox, and capable of pushing S3 to a top speed of 180 km / h, while running from 0-100 km / h takes 11.5 seconds.

Decision

The JAC S3 is only available in one trim (1.5 Luxury) in the UAE and sells for AED 47,100.