Is the 1.6L engine in Changan Oushang X5 a Blue Whale engine?

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MartinDella
07/30/25 2:30am
No, it is not a Blue Whale engine. According to the data provided by Changan's official website, the 1.6L engine used in the Changan Oushang X5 is the JL478QEP model. Below are the differences between turbocharging and naturally aspirated engines: 1. Power: Under the same displacement, turbocharged engines provide stronger power than naturally aspirated ones. 2. Maintenance: The stronger power of turbocharged engines may lead to faster performance and reliability degradation compared to naturally aspirated engines, and the later maintenance costs are usually slightly higher. 3. Fuel consumption: In terms of fuel consumption, under the same displacement, turbocharged engines are more fuel-efficient when frequently driven on highways.
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