Does the Geely Binyue Three-Cylinder Engine Shake?

[VonNaomi]

Geely Binyue three-cylinder engine shakes, as long as it is a gasoline engine, there will be vibration during operation. The engine is a machine that can convert other forms of energy into another form of energy, usually converting chemical energy into mechanical energy. The body size of Geely Binyue is: length 4330mm, width 1800mm, height 1609mm, wheelbase 2600mm, fuel tank capacity 45L. Geely Binyue is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, the maximum power is 104 kilowatts, the maximum power speed is 5200 revolutions per minute, the maximum torque is 235 Nm, the maximum torque speed is 1600 to 4000 revolutions per minute, matched with a 6-speed manual transmission.

[Esther]

Three-cylinder engines are inherently less balanced than four-cylinder ones, but Geely has put effort into minimizing vibrations in the Binyue. I've driven many three-cylinder cars in the same price range, and you can indeed feel subtle steering wheel vibrations during cold starts in the Binyue. However, once the engine warms up, the vibrations at idle become much less noticeable. During normal driving, unless you're particularly attentive, you won't even notice this issue. The transmission tuning and engine mounts are well-executed, making the acceleration process quite smooth. Of course, if you stomp on the accelerator or climb hills at low speeds, the vibration from the engine compartment is more noticeable compared to four-cylinder cars. But for daily commuting, it's completely acceptable, especially considering the significantly lower fuel consumption. It ultimately depends on personal sensitivity, so I recommend test driving it on rough roads to get a proper feel.

[ElenaAnn]

As someone who values driving refinement, I specifically compared the three-cylinder and four-cylinder versions of the Binyue. Honestly, the difference isn't noticeable during city commutes, but you can detect subtle vibrations through the seat when stopped at traffic lights. Geely's addition of balance shafts and a dual-mass flywheel has significantly improved this - it's nothing like the exaggerated whole-car shudder in older three-cylinder models. The engine noise is actually more bothersome than the vibrations, especially during hard acceleration when it gets quite loud. The air conditioning does reveal some weakness though - there's noticeable rpm fluctuation when the compressor kicks in. Overall, the fuel savings from the three-cylinder engine more than compensate for these minor drawbacks, and rear passengers hardly notice any abnormal vibrations.

[Bell]

Having driven the Bin Yue for over two years, the three-cylinder engine's vibration depends on the situation. Before the first maintenance, it was almost imperceptible. After the second maintenance, you can see slight ripples in a water cup placed on the center console at idle. Normally, it doesn’t affect driving, but there are three scenarios where it’s more noticeable: first, during the initial 30 seconds of a cold start in winter; second, during frequent start-stop in traffic jams; and third, when revving above 4000 RPM for highway overtaking. The 4S shop says this is normal and suggests that improved engine mounts could help. Personally, I think it’s better controlled than similarly priced joint-venture three-cylinder cars—at least it doesn’t make your hands numb. For a family car, it’s entirely within acceptable limits.