How Many Cylinders Does the MG6 Engine Have?
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The MG6 is equipped with the 'Blue Core' SGE20T four-cylinder engine. This 1.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers a maximum power of 169 horsepower. The 1.5T 15E4E engine in the MG6 is currently produced at SAIC's Lingang factory and is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DCT transmission. More details are as follows: 1. The 1.5T engine in the MG6 is model 15E4E, which is closely related to the 1.5T LFV engine used by Buick and Chevrolet under SAIC General Motors. 2. The MG6 features technologies such as centrally mounted direct injection, low-inertia exhaust turbo, high-pressure fuel injection, cylinder head integrated exhaust manifold, and variable displacement oil pump. 3. To achieve higher transmission efficiency, the MG6 is fitted with a 7-speed DCT transmission with a dry structure, capable of handling a maximum input torque of 250 Nm and offering a transmission efficiency of up to 97%. This transmission is compatible with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, providing a hardware foundation for the development of SAIC's four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Most MG6 models are equipped with a four-cylinder engine, with the most common being the 1.5-liter turbocharged version. This engine is designed to be quite practical, balancing power and fuel efficiency: it delivers around 181 horsepower, providing quick acceleration response in daily driving, with strong push-back force once the turbo kicks in. The reason for using a four-cylinder instead of a three- or six-cylinder is that the four-cylinder strikes a good balance between vibration control and fuel efficiency—it doesn’t shake as much as a three-cylinder, nor does it guzzle fuel like a V6. Its technical highlights include a direct injection system and variable valve technology, which help reduce fuel consumption, with city driving averaging around 7 to 8 liters per 100 kilometers. If you’ve driven on the highway, you’ll notice the engine runs smoothly, with minimal noise and good reliability. I’ve seen some owners drive for five or six years without major repairs, as long as they change the oil and filters on time. However, when buying a used car, be sure to check the engine maintenance records to avoid purchasing one with oil leaks or excessive wear.
