On March 28, 2026, amid the warm atmosphere of Refine User Night, the Refine RF8 Joy Series was officially launched. The new vehicle is offered in three trim levels: Pro, Max, and Ultra, with a limited-time promotional price starting at 176,900 yuan. As a "heartfelt family letter" dedicated to a million users on the occasion of Refine's 25th anniversary, this vehicle carries Refine's deep understanding of the MPV category and responds to the dual expectations of users in the new era to balance career and family.
"Easy to drive and a joy to ride in, enjoy happiness+," the Refine RF8 Joy Series uses three keys to fully unlock happiness—easy to drive, making every journey confident and relaxed; a joy to ride in, making every seat feel honored; peace of mind, leaving happiness without worries. Built on the MUSE co-creation intelligent electric architecture, the new vehicle precisely addresses industry pain points in the MPV market such as "large vehicles being difficult to drive, only the second row being pampered, and safety anxiety," reshaping the value benchmark for mid-to-large plug-in hybrid MPVs in the 200,000-yuan class with all-around, fully equipped product strength.
Easy to drive: Large dimensions can still be easily handled, making all-scenario travel more relaxed
Many MPV users feel "tired driving"—the vehicle is too big, acceleration is sluggish, braking causes nose dive, and cornering leans. The Refine RF8 Joy Series thoroughly breaks the stereotype of mid-to-large MPVs being "bulky, hard to drive, and high in fuel consumption" from the three dimensions of power, handling, and intelligence, giving mid-to-large MPVs an SUV-like driving experience.
The new vehicle is equipped with a 3DHT transmission, the first ever installed on an MPV, paired with a 1.5TGDI hybrid-dedicated engine with thermal efficiency of 44.26%. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds. With a light press of the accelerator, power is instantly available, and even when fully loaded, overtaking is confident. A big body also has big horsepower, and big horsepower also saves big money—CLTC pure electric range is 150 km, with daily commuting cost as low as 0.1 yuan per kilometer; combined range exceeds 1,150 km, requiring no refueling from Beijing to Shanghai; fuel consumption at low battery is only 5.4 L/100 km, more than 30% more fuel-efficient than traditional fuel MPVs of the same class.
Targeting the pain point that MPVs, with long wheelbases and high centers of gravity, make elderly people and children prone to motion sickness during long rides, the Refine RF8 Joy Series effectively reduces stopping jolt and motion sickness discomfort through the CST comfort braking function. Combined with refined tuning by a German expert team of 38 key indicators including steering, handling, and vibration filtering, body roll is excellently controlled during high-speed cornering, and speed bump vibration is filtered cleanly and crisply, achieving no nose dive when braking and no nose lift when starting, giving the whole family the confidence of no motion sickness.
The new vehicle also comes standard across the range with more than ten L2-level assisted driving functions. Together with a 23.5-inch AR-HUD and 540° transparent chassis, there are no more blind spots when meeting vehicles on narrow roads or parking, instantly turning novices into seasoned drivers. The 3.3 kW external discharge function can easily power high-power devices such as induction cookers, projectors, and speakers, fully meeting the electricity needs of outdoor camping and long-distance travel.
A joy to ride in: Equal comfort for all, making every seat feel honored
The core of an MPV is not the driver's seat, but every family member in the rear rows. The Refine RF8 Joy Series adheres to the core design philosophy of "equal comfort for all," rejecting "only pampering the second row and making do with the third row."
Space is Refine's forte. A 3100 mm wheelbase, 68.8% ultra-high space utilization rate, 3580 mm flat floor, and 1260 mm interior height—children can stand upright and walk in the car, and adults 1.8 meters tall can move freely. With seven seats fully occupied, the trunk has a regular volume of 700 L, easily accommodating more than 8 standard suitcases; the third-row seats support 4/6 split folding and 240 mm fore-aft sliding, allowing the trunk to expand to a maximum of 2500 L, fitting tents and bicycles. Seven people can ride without crowding, and group travel still has room for cargo.
In the third row, the Refine RF8 Joy Series completely bids farewell to the "small bench," carrying equal comfort through to the end. The seat cushion depth is 517 mm, 15% more than the class average; the cushion height is 365 mm, 14% more than the class average; the cushion is lengthened and thickened, with thigh support comparable to the middle row; the backrest is multi-angle adjustable, with maximum legroom of 476 mm, allowing adults to stretch out and sit for long periods. There are 3 ISOFIX interfaces throughout the vehicle, making it easy for multi-child families to install child seats.
The second-row zero-gravity aviation seats have received the authoritative "CAERI Comfort Star" certification. A 10-layer structure plus zero-pressure foam increases support by 30% and reduces long-distance fatigue by 50%. With 10-way power adjustment, 8-point massage, 3-level ventilation and heating, and a one-touch zero-gravity mode, body pressure is evenly distributed—just like lying on a large sofa at home. The aviation headrest has 6-way adjustment, and the 5-inch armrest screen allows easy "one-slide, three-control" adjustment. A small table plus a 66 W fast charging port make working and binge-watching equally convenient.
The vehicle has 93 acoustic packages, 5 pieces of double-layer soundproof glass, Michelin quiet tires, and more. Idle noise is lower than library standards, and rear-seat conversation remains clear at 120 km/h. Close the door, and it is another world. The 17.3-inch HD ceiling screen instantly turns the rear into a home theater; the intelligent hot-and-cold refrigerator (-6°C to 50°C) chills drinks in summer and keeps hot drinks warm in winter; the 400 mm ultra-low floor (50 mm lower than the class average) and 549 mm two-step long grab handles allow elderly people, children, and even women in skirts to get in and out with ease.
Peace of mind: Fortress-level safety protection, safeguarding every journey in all directions
Safety is the most solid cornerstone of happiness. The Refine RF8 Joy Series provides all-around protection from passive safety, active safety, and battery safety to in-cabin health, accompanying users with peace of mind.
In terms of passive safety, the Refine RF8 Joy Series is the first hybrid MPV model to achieve C-IASI GGGA, and also won first place in the "Annual Top Ten Body-in-White" and the "Best Structure Award." High-strength steel accounts for 71.7% of the body, with 1500 MPa hot-formed steel used in key areas—equivalent to 1 square centimeter withstanding 15 tons of weight; the roof and side panels are continuously welded across the full width, with total dual-side weld length of 6 meters, both improving structural strength and eliminating leakage risk; 6 airbags are standard across the range, with ultra-long side curtain airbags covering up to the third row.
In terms of active safety, the Refine RF8 Joy Series comes standard across the range with front and rear bidirectional AEB and 9 active safety protection functions. Front AEB strictly guards against "ghost probes," quickly identifying pedestrians or vehicles crossing laterally and automatically braking to a stop; rear AEB can identify children, short bollards, and other blind-spot targets while reversing and brake emergently, avoiding collisions caused by visual blind spots; functions such as blind spot monitoring, door opening warning, and rear cross traffic alert can calmly handle busy and complex road conditions.
In terms of battery safety, as the first hybrid MPV to pass the CAERI NESTA six-dimensional electrical safety certification, the Refine RF8 Joy Series has undergone 16 certifications across six major dimensions and more than 1,000 extreme operating condition tests, leaving no blind spot in battery safety from charging to collision. The lithium iron phosphate battery cells have stable chemical properties and are not prone to fire or explosion under extreme conditions. Low internal resistance plus efficient thermal management design keep the battery pack always within an appropriate temperature range, ensuring sufficient safety while also guaranteeing range and performance.
As living standards improve, in-cabin health is receiving increasing attention. The Refine RF8 Joy Series is the first MPV in China to pass CAERI's "China Healthy Car" certification. The entire vehicle uses low-VOC environmentally friendly materials, and actual measured data across five major health dimensions including interior odor, allergens, and carcinogens are far better than national standards, achieving a maternal and infant-grade healthy cabin. The cabin is also equipped with an air purifier, negative ion generator, and high-efficiency particulate filtration device, purifying the cabin air in just 3 minutes and blocking smog, pollen, bacteria, PM2.5, and more, providing thoughtful protection for elderly people, children, and people with allergies.
A sincere gift, joining a million users to embark on the next twenty-five years
The Refine RF8 Joy Series launched this time offers three versions: the Joy Pro version with a limited-time promotional price of 176,900 yuan, the Joy Max version with a limited-time promotional price of 211,900 yuan, and the Joy Ultra version with a limited-time promotional price of 226,900 yuan. At the same time, Refine has prepared 7 major exclusive car purchase gifts worth up to 70,888 yuan for the first batch of users, and offers old car owners dual exclusive gratitude benefits: free upgrade to an original factory car key or HiCar smart car life, and a 1,666-yuan upgrade to the original factory NVH quiet package.
From defining China's MPV category to becoming a pioneer of intelligent electric hybrid MPVs, the Refine brand has always walked with users over the past 25 years. The Refine RF8 Joy Series is Refine's "family letter" to a million users, and even more so the ultimate practice of the "user-centered" philosophy. Standing at the new starting point of its 25th anniversary, Refine will continue to deepen its efforts in the MPV track, driving the brand upward with technological innovation, so that every departure becomes a beautiful journey of enjoying happiness.
