[2] The Jingyi S50 compact sedan shares the same platform as the Dongfeng Fengshen A60 compact sedan with both cars based on the Nissan Sylphy produced by the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture in China.

[3] The styling of the Jingyi S50 at launch was heavily inspired by the Hyundai Sonata with similar front DRG designs despite being in a smaller segment.

[6] For oversea markets, Dongfeng Motor upgrade (facelift) the Jingyi S50 to become the Joyear S50 in 2018, the restyle is identical to the 2015 Chinese domestic market facelift with redesigned front and rear elements, integrating mixed LED halogen lamps and updated interior with different materials and infotainment system.

[8] During the 2016 Beijing Auto Show in China, Dongfeng revealed the Forthing S50-EV, based on the pre-facelift Fengxing Jingyi S50 sedan.

The Forthing S50-EV has a range of 250 kilometers and a 150 km/h top speed with electric motor producing 120hp and 280nm of torque.