How Many Cylinders Does the Toyota Levin Have?
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The Levin is not a three-cylinder model but a four-cylinder vehicle. It is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, as well as 1.6L and 1.8L naturally aspirated engines, all of which feature a four-cylinder design. Below is more information: The All-New Levin: The all-new generation Levin is a product built on the GA-C platform under the TNGA architecture. In addition to exterior changes, upgrades have been made to the interior, chassis handling, safety, and intelligence. The Levin: The Levin is based on the Toyota A-class sedan from the American market. The sharp-looking American model has been a best-seller in North America for many years, consistently topping the sales charts in the A-class car market. The Levin inherits the championship genes of this model, boasting an extremely high-quality foundation.
I've been driving the Levin for almost three years, and this car comes with several engine options. Most fuel-powered versions are four-cylinder, like the 1.5L and 1.2T models which both have four cylinders. However, the 1.5L three-cylinder engine has been quite controversial, with many people complaining about vibration issues when it was first launched. My colleague bought a hybrid version last year with a 1.8L four-cylinder engine plus an electric motor, which is extremely fuel-efficient in city driving, consuming just over 4 liters per 100 kilometers. The new hybrid version has even been upgraded to the fifth-generation THS system, where the car starts mostly on electric power, and you can barely feel any vibration when the engine kicks in. The auto start-stop system is particularly smooth in traffic jams. Actually, when buying a Levin, you need to check the configuration sheet carefully as there are significant differences between different model years and versions.
Last week, I accompanied a friend for a test drive of the Leiling. The salesperson mentioned that the current best-selling 1.5L model is a three-cylinder engine. My friend immediately revved the engine to test it, and indeed, there was a slight steering wheel vibration at idle, but it smoothed out once driving. The hybrid version still uses the reliable 1.8L four-cylinder engine, which, combined with the electric motor, provides adequate power. The salesperson said the three-cylinder engine is 25kg lighter than the four-cylinder, with about 0.3L lower fuel consumption. However, my friend ultimately opted for the hybrid, citing the exceptional quietness during electric motor starts and the ability to maintain air conditioning with electricity when the engine shuts off at traffic lights—a feature he found particularly practical for summer.
