Does the New Excelle have an engine guard?
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New Excelle does not have an engine guard. The New Excelle is equipped with two engines, one is a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, and the other is a 1.3T turbocharged engine. Both engines are matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The New Excelle is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan, classified as a compact car. The body dimensions of the New Excelle are 4609 mm in length, 1798 mm in width, and 1486 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640 mm. The New Excelle features front-wheel drive, with a front suspension type of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension type of multi-link independent suspension. The body structure is a unibody construction.
As an ordinary owner of the new Excelle, I commute quite a distance daily. I remember checking the chassis when the car was new - there was a plastic guard plate under the engine, which appeared to be factory-standard equipment. This component is actually quite useful, mainly protecting engine parts from road debris like small stones or splashing water, especially during rainy conditions or poor road surfaces, thereby reducing failure risks. Of course, the guard plate isn't a perfect solution - it might slightly affect heat dissipation or add some weight, but overall offers good protection. I've noticed during routine maintenance that technicians also check for looseness or deformation. Generally, new cars should come with this feature. If missing, you can install an aftermarket metal one for about a few hundred yuan. All in all, for a family car like the Excelle, this configuration provides significant peace of mind for daily driving.
