The Refine S3 (Ruifeng S3) was JAC's breakout SUV. It launched in 2013 and quickly became one of China's best-selling small crossovers, with sales well into six figures a year at its peak. A high-riding body, generous equipment and a low price made it a benchmark for the budget compact-SUV class. It was exported under several names, including JS3.
The Refine S3 is a compact SUV that became one of JAC's best-selling models after its launch in 2013. It drove the brand's crossover boom in China. It has a front-wheel-drive layout with 1.5- and 1.6-liter gasoline four-cylinder engines and manual or CVT transmissions. It was an affordable family crossover with generous space and equipment for its price. Its strong sales made it a cornerstone of the Refine (Ruifeng) SUV range.
12years
2generations
4trims
111–118hp range
The Lineage
2 generations · tap any to explore3 trims1st gen
2014–2017
1 trim2nd gen
2017–2021
The Story
Why the Refine S3 mattersTrims · 2nd gen
1 trim · 2017–2021The 2017-2021 second-generation S3 brought fresh exterior styling, a stiffer bodyshell with more high-strength steel, better sound insulation and an upgraded touchscreen-led interior.
★ Only trim
S3 1.6 VVT CVT
SUV · 2017–2021
Power
118 hp
Body
SUV
Debut
2017
Production
2017–2021
View the S3 1.6 VVT CVT