Triesenburg Auto Corporation (TAC), the official distributor of JAC passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the country brings in the refreshed 2021 JAC S2. As one of their best-selling models locally, the S2 sub-compact crossover continues with its strong value-for-money formula.
Priced at P 748,000 for the MT variant, and P 798,000 for the CVT variant, the 2021 S2 gets a new fascia. It has been streamlined with its revised trapezoidal grille as well as headlights that now integrate daytime running lights. At each corner, the 16-inch alloy wheels get a new design while still rolling on 205/55R16 tires.
While changes are minor outside, JAC Philippines responds to owner clamors by giving the 2021 S2 a more competitive infotainment system. It now sports a 9-inch multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moreover, the leather material on the seats and trims are new, and now accented in red for a sportier look.
Mechanically, the 2021 JAC S2 continues with a normally-aspirated 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 111 horsepower and 146 Nm of torque. That said, its gear ratio has been improved for better off-the-line acceleration. Both models also benefit from cruise control. Underneath, it continues with the same suspension setup—independent MacPherson Struts upfront and a Torsion Beam Axle at the back. It also features four-wheel disc brakes.
Completing the 2021 JAC S2’s handling package is its standard ABS with EBD as well as electronic stability control with integrated hill start assist. This complements its dual SRS airbags, seatbelt reminder system, as well as its rear parking sensors with back-up camera.
Since JAC’s arrival in 2018, TAC says it was never really their objective to get a huge chunk of the local auto market. Instead, they wanted to stick to a modest, but well-satisfied user base. With that in mind, the S2 has had a community of satisfied and proud owners.
Buyers can also opt to buy the 2021 JAC S2 online through the official JAC Philippines website.
2021 JAC S2 Specifications:
- Powertrain: 1.5-liter VVT (Model: HFC4GB2.3D)
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Maximum Power: 111 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 146 Nm @ 3,500-4,500 rpm
- Emissions: Euro V
- Transmission: CVT (Model: VT2i) w/ Cruise Control
- Maximum Speed: 170 km/h
- Maximum Gradeability: 30 percent
- Overall Length: 4,135 mm
- Overall Width: 1,750 mm
- Overall Height: 1,568 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,490 mm
- Minimum Ground Clearance: 120 mm
- Approach Angle: 17 degrees
- Departure Angle: 21 degrees
- Curb Weight: 1,175 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 1,550 kg
- Seats: 5
- Trunk: 450 liters
- Fuel Tank: 42 liters
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle
- Steering: Electric Power Steering
- Front Brakes: Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes: Solid Disc
- Parking Brake: Manual, Hand Brake
- Tire Size: 205/55 R 16
- Roof Rack
- Shark’s Fin Antenna
- Halogen Headlamps
- Daytime Running Lights
- Front Fog Lamp
- Rear Fog Lamp
- Trunk Lamp
- Height-Adjustable Headlamps
- Automatic Headlamps
- Follow Me Home Function
- Steering Light Assistance
- Power Side Mirrors
- Rear Wiper
- Front Reading Lights
- One-Touch Down for Driver
- Driver and Co-Driver Sun Visor
- Leather Steering Wheel w/ Multi-Function Control
- Tilt Adjust Steering Column
- Manual Air Conditioning
- 4-way Manual Adjust Driver and Co-Driver Seat
- Leather Seating
- 9-inch Multimedia Touchscreen w/ Radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Phone Link
- Front USB
- Front 12V Socket
- 4 Speakers
- Dual SRS Airbags
- 3-pt Seatbelts x 5
- Seat Belt Reminder
- ISOFIX
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Rear Parking Sensor
- Back-Up Camera
