Jinbei, a subsidiary of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, is one of the largest minibus makers in China, producing the Toyota HiAce in various guises and also the Granvia, locally called the Grace (Granse). Current capacity is 80,000 units. The Group's principal minibus products are the deluxe minibus and the mid-priced minibus, targeting different market segments in the Chinese commercial and passenger car segments.
Current lineup consists of three minibuses: above mentioned Granse, Awing and Qinwu.

Awing:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054208.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054205.jpg


Qinwu:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054177.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054174.jpg

Granse:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054195.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054199.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054192.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054202.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054189.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054186.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054183.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_10054180.jpg

I like the interior of the last version.

It has been made by Christo?:D

Facelifted Granse MPV:
http://photo.auto.sina.com.cn/exhi/2008bj/picture.html#11_12567


http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789091.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789088.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789085.jpg

Interesting concept van based on Awing:
http://photo.auto.sina.com.cn/exhi/2008bj/picture.html#11_12650


http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789130.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789139.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789133.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11789136.jpg

Presentation of Granse at cheshi.com:
http://news.cheshi.com/shandong/200805/65023.shtml


http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050553.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050550.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050547.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050544.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050541.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050538.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050535.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050532.jpg

the vans that never made it to the Philippines circa 2006

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12050541.jpg

this looks weird. it looks like a table top hehehe

2008 Awing.

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124152.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124149.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124137.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124146.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124134.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124140.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124143.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12124131.jpg

Redesigned Awing:
http://db.auto.sohu.com/modelpic-67538_cate.shtml


http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687707.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687775.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687766.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687763.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687772.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687769.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687760.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_13687757.jpg

I guess we could safely say that Brilliance Jinbei is the leading manufacturer of large minivans in China.
They look ripe for camper conversions which I'm sure some enterprising group is doing as I type this.


2009 Awing:
http://piclib.pcauto.com.cn/cars/sg250/

http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17491334_19219382/avt012/19219382.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17491334_19219381/avt012/19219381.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17491334_19219383/avt012/19219383.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17491334_19219384/avt012/19219384.jpg

yeah i agree to you.... they have a large collection of SUVs.. its a very its a very practical transport utility.


http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17502961_19296231/avt013/19296231.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17502961_19296232/avt013/19296232.jpg

The question is how much does Toyota get for every one of these Hiace-based vans that FAW makes? Since they are under license it should amount to quite a lot.

Awing @ 2008 Guangzhou show:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291279.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291282.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291285.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291288.jpg

Granse MPV @ 2008 Guangzhou show:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291305.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291302.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291371.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-5-foto_4219952_13082292_14291301.jpg

Trip to the past. First generation of Awing:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14312996.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14312993.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14312989.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14312986.jpg

When checking pictures of Jinbei's I also stumbled upon pictures of China-made Toyota HiAce:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14313008.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14313005.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14313002.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14312999.jpg


The van looks exactly the same as Jinbei Granse, except of different logo of course. When did Toyota and Brilliance end their cooperation?

Hey! its a nice van but too long.

I wish Jinbei would sell the Awing and Granse in the Philippines..

Jinbei minibuses are also being marketed in the United Arab Emirates. Jinbei minibuses are distributed by a local company called Belhasa.

2009 Granse which will be presented at Auto Show in Shanghai:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_16922592.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_16922595.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164514.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-17-19-4-44ced991-865b-4f82-8475-7c0a214f5890.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164511.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-17-16-41-ce971ae6-620d-4b41-8926-4510c8379aec.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164512.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-17-17-18-6dd6c847-4fd8-43d5-9d7d-e22b90b53b9f.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164513.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-17-17-3-4ae22458-315a-4371-91a1-569cf6a17d08.jpg

Awing:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164509.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-16-50-40-48cac117-1f28-4e52-8c3b-54cf227870ab.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164506.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-16-49-17-09894f7c-86c6-4fb0-9e6c-148dbac27e7d.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164504.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-16-48-28-2aecd173-5f86-4cf3-a301-396b61b0abcd.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-19-foto_4219952_17405730_18164507.jpg
http://img.autohome.com.cn/Shows/2009/4/20/car-20-16-49-46-7d9c744e-7685-4ed1-a4b0-f766ad68bc15.jpg

When checking pictures of Jinbei's I also stumbled upon pictures of China-made Toyota HiAce:

The van looks exactly the same as Jinbei Granse, except of different logo of course. When did Toyota and Brilliance end their cooperation?

Martin, this Toyota HiAce is not Chinese-made but rather imported, if I'm not mistaken. Among all the Toyota products made by FAW and Guangzhou, I don't beleive the van is among them.
And I don't think the Brilliance Jinbei-Toyota cooperation has ended. I beleive Brilliance Jinbei is still a licensed manufacturer of the Toyota HiAce-based van models.

A snip from the Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei website tells us:

"Granse, a top-grade multifunctional commercial motor vehicle designed and developed by Toyota, Japan, became Toyota’s magnum opus with its sense of contemparaneity and advanced technologies communicated in shape design and in performance configuration. In Dec 2001, BJBA officially signed a cooperative agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan, for introduction of Toyota’s technologies in its exclusive manufacturing of Granse multifunctional commercial motor vehicle."

Seen lots of Jinbei vans in my country lately..:thumb:

When checking pictures of Jinbei's I also stumbled upon pictures of China-made Toyota HiAce:
I thnk that's either a Toyota Granvia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Granvia) or a minibus version of the current European Hiace van, which has the same body as the Granvia.

Jinbei is another Chinese manufacturer which decided to test its luck at Chilean market:
http://www.autocosmos.cl/noticias/20978/jinbei-nueva-marca-en-chile.aspx

translation:
Jinbei Motor Vehicles belonging to the Brilliance Group, has just landed in the Chilean market with a very interesting commercial range. At first it will purchase an industrial truck and a minibus but later may appear other options.

The engine used in the products of the Chinese firm is the same, 2.2 liters of gasoline with 102 hp and five-speed manual gearbox. It seems somewhat limited and not only for the truck but for the minibus with a capacity of 14 passengers could suffer the consequences of an underpowered with poor acceleration and high fuel consumption.

The most interesting of Jinbei price is very competitive and tear on the 7.590,000 pesos (excluding VAT), about € 9.590 at current rates.


And some pictures of used Jinbei van from 2000:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17502961_19271979/avt013/19271979.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17502961_19271980/avt013/19271980.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17502961_19271984/avt013/19271984.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/4219952_17502961_19271981/avt013/19271981.jpg

http://www.mojalbum.com/martinkrpan/avt013/foto/19271982

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017221.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017218.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017202.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017205.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017215.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017211.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017208.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017199.jpg

more:
http://car.bitauto.com/jinbeihaishi/
http://piclib.pcauto.com.cn/cars/sg250/

2009 Granse 2.4:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017196.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017193.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017190.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017181.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017187.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017184.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017178.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-7-foto_4219952_15407128_17017175.jpg

more:
http://car.bitauto.com/disandaigeruisi/
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series/548.htm

Jinbei also sells this pick-up, the Jinbei SY1028:

http://www.cfgo5.com/picture/2122/product/2009825132228880.jpg

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/241270115/SY1028_pickup_truck.jpg

Source: http://www.cfgo5.com/productview.aspx?id=87448

Brilliance's first MPV Geruisi Ruixiang features a front double wishbone suspension and spring suspension. It measures...http://autos.globaltimes.cn/photo/2009-09/473297.html

Outside is not that, goog, but inside, for the first picture is quite ok:)

Jinbei’s third generation Granse available

http://www.globaltimes.cn/attachment/091029/57c8cd35f9.jpg (http://autos.globaltimes.cn/china/2009-10/480560.html)

The third generetion Brilliance Jinbei Granse has entered the Chinese market priced at 159,800 yuan.
Its body measures 4,790 x 1,800 x 1,970mm with a wheelbase stretching 2,985mm. Loaded with a Toyota's 1TR engine with a maximum of 98kW power at 5,600rpm and 182Nm torque at 4,000rpm, the new model meets the China IV emission standards.

http://autos.globaltimes.cn/index.html

This new Jinbei really looks on fire!with all it’s interior & exterior design.Color and Engine like a great combination sure sounds to me one hell of a car to buy. :)

This van is now available in the Philippines at last!

How much does it cost there compared to Japanese competitors?

Its priced at $20,000 which is $10,000 less expensive than its competitors..Its main competitor in my country is the Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van(based on the 1st gen L300/Delica) and Nissan Urvan...:thumb:

Jinbei at Auto China:
http://car.autohome.com.cn/showcar/exps15/2146.html

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-15-foto_4219952_17398151_18031360.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-15-foto_4219952_17398151_18031361.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-15-foto_4219952_17398151_18031362.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-15-foto_4219952_17398151_18031363.jpg

Prices set for new H2L:
http://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201010/148916.html

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-33-foto_4219952_17410325_18252176.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-33-foto_4219952_17410325_18252177.jpg

Jinbei H2l:
http://product.xgo.com.cn/pic/iframe.php?brand_id=50&firm_id=32432&line_id=4176&ref0=http://product.xgo.com.cn/pic/


http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337544.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337550.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337554.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337551.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337545.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337547.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337549.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337552.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337548.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337553.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337543.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-35-foto_4219952_17415931_18337546.jpg

H2 2.4:
http://newcar.xcar.com.cn/photo/s-2128/


http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto5-foto_4219952_17440026_18593485.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto5-foto_4219952_17440026_18593484.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto5-foto_4219952_17440026_18593487.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto5-foto_4219952_17440026_18593488.jpg

Nice big looking vehicle from the outside. Despite the impressive headroom, the spartan seats and the lack of a left side rear door on this model put it at a disadvantage in the marketplace.