Is the 1.6L engine of Oshan X5 powerful enough?
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Oshan X5's 1.6L engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 128 HP and a peak torque of 161 Nm. Here are the detailed specifications of Oshan X5: 1. Vehicle Positioning: Oshan X5 is positioned as a compact SUV with body dimensions of 4490x1860x1580 (mm) and a wheelbase of 2710mm. 2. Safety Features: Changan Oshan X5 adopts a high-strength steel ring body structure, with high-strength steel accounting for 78%. It comes equipped with DMS (Driver Monitoring System), LDW, ACC, AEB, ESP, ABS, EBD, BAS, TCS, ultra-HD surround-view driving recorder, cloud-eye rearview mirror, 360° panoramic imaging, and bodyguard mode. 3. Suspension: It features front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension.
I've been driving the Oshan X5 1.6L for three years, and it's perfectly adequate for city commuting. It accelerates briskly from traffic lights, and doesn't get cut off in traffic jams. Once, fully loaded with five people and the air conditioning on while climbing a winding mountain road, as long as I was willing to step on the gas to reach 3000 rpm, the power was still sufficient. However, when overtaking, it does require a half-second advance judgment, after all, it's a naturally aspirated engine. For daily commuting or picking up the kids, this power is economical and practical. But if you frequently drive on highways or high-altitude mountain roads, I recommend the turbocharged version.
From a decade of car repair experience, the 1.6L naturally aspirated engine is just right for the size of the Oshan X5. The Blue Whale series engine has good low-end torque tuning, delivering 80% of its torque at just 2000 rpm. The gearbox ratio is set for fuel efficiency, cruising at 80km/h with only 1500 rpm. The weakness lies in high-speed acceleration, as power reserves become somewhat thin after 100km/h. I recommend owners use full synthetic oil and regularly clean the throttle body to keep the car's power as light as new. After all, the car weighs only 1.3 tons, 200 kg lighter than other SUVs in its class.
