How is the LFV engine in the Verano?
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Here is a detailed introduction to the LFV engine: 1. The LFV engine equipped in the Verano is a 1.5L engine with a maximum power of 124kW and a maximum torque of 250N·m. 2. This engine adopts a silent chain-driven valve train and is equipped with a dual VVT system, which improves fuel economy while enhancing power output. 3. The cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy, significantly reducing the overall weight of the engine and improving fuel economy. It should be noted during maintenance that all the cast iron cylinder liners inside the block cannot be replaced. 4. The crankcase features a two-piece design, improving cylinder support strength and reducing noise and vibration. The camshaft is manufactured by connecting cams to a hollow steel tube via splines, a design that reduces material usage, significantly lightens the engine weight, and enhances fuel economy. 5. The 1.5L LFV engine is fuel-efficient and economical.
As an ordinary owner of a Verano, I'm quite satisfied with the LFV engine. After driving it for over three years, I find it powerful with quick acceleration, making overtaking during daily commutes effortless. Fuel consumption is economical, averaging around 6-7 liters on highways and never exceeding 9 liters in city traffic jams, which is wallet-friendly. Stability is decent too; there's a slight delay during cold starts in winter, but it runs much smoother after warming up. For maintenance, I service it at the 4S shop every six months—just an oil and filter change costs a few hundred yuan, with no major breakdowns so far. Once, I encountered minor carbon buildup at the turbo intake, but a quick cleaning fixed the issue. Overall, it's a reliable engine for family cars—quiet and comfortable to drive, perfect for commuters like me. Even on occasional long road trips, the engine runs smoothly without feeling cumbersome.
