The JAC S3 I is a crossover SUV in production since 2014.
Engines: 1.6, 109 hp. Transmission: CVT; front-wheel drive. Length 4,325 mm, wheelbase 2,550 mm.
Facelift: 2019. Sold in Kazakhstan.
JAC S3 I (2014–present): specs
Specifications
| Production years | 2014–present |
|---|---|
| Body | crossover SUV |
| Engine | 1.6 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 109 hp |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,325 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | ≈ 13,675 ₸ | ≈ 9,572 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Also manual; S3 Pro on sale in 2026
Pros and cons
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- CVT: service history matters
- Front-wheel drive only
- Modest power: up to 109 hp
Tyre and wheel sizes
Factory sizes: tyres 205/55R16, 205/50R17; bolt pattern 5x108. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
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FAQ
What engine does the JAC S3 I have?
1.6, 109 hp.
What transmission does it have?
CVT.
How much is the vehicle tax on the JAC S3 I in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 13,675 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.