Is the Boyue a Three-Cylinder Engine?

[OKingston]

The Boyue's 1.5T engine is a three-cylinder, while the 1.8T and 2.0L engines are both four-cylinder. The Boyue is a compact SUV under Geely, with body dimensions of 4519mm in length, 1831mm in width, and 1694mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2670mm. In terms of configuration, this vehicle is equipped with a 7-inch full LCD dynamic combination instrument panel, a multifunctional steering wheel, an electronic parking brake system, an automatic parking system, and more. Exterior-wise, the front face design of this car follows Geely's family-style air intake grille. Considering the SUV's sense of power, the designers reduced the number of grids, making the overall appearance more concise and the edges more distinct. The eagle-eye-shaped LED headlights have a sharp design, with a black and bright silver lamp bowl design, giving a strong three-dimensional effect.

[DiIker]

I used to drive the older Boyue model and still have a lot of affection for this car. Currently, the 2023 Boyue COOL lineup all uses a 1.5T four-cylinder engine with a maximum horsepower of 181, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Back in 2019, the Boyue PRO did offer a 1.5T three-cylinder version, but its actual sales proportion was very small, as many owners specifically chose the four-cylinder model. The three-cylinder engine was mainly a test at the time, but it was later found that consumers were still very concerned about vibration issues. Now, the main sales models have long since switched back to four-cylinders. My neighbor bought a Boyue L last year, which is also confirmed to have a four-cylinder engine, with decent fuel consumption—around 8 liters per 100 km in the city. If you're considering a used older model, I recommend checking the VIN to confirm the specific configuration, but over 90% of the Boyues on the market now are four-cylinders.

[HavenAnn]

I test drove the Boyue COOL just last week. I specifically checked the engine bay, and the layout of the transverse four-cylinder engine is very tidy, with all the exhaust pipes on the same side. The salesperson mentioned that this 1.5TD turbocharged engine is the latest developed by Geely, featuring centrally-mounted direct injection technology. I paid special attention to the vibration at startup, and the steering wheel showed almost no shaking. Compared to a certain American three-cylinder car I drove before, the Boyue's idle stability is much better. The transmission tuning is quite aggressive, shifting at around 2,000 rpm. With the rear seats folded down, the trunk can fit three cases of mineral water plus two suitcases, making it very suitable for family use. It's worth noting that the lower trim levels before the 2020 model might have had a manual transmission three-cylinder version, but now the 4S stores definitely only sell four-cylinder automatic transmission models.

[MacArthur]

Reviewing the configuration lists of the Boyue over the years: the 2016 models were all equipped with 1.8T/2.0L four-cylinder engines. The 2019 models added a 1.5T three-cylinder hybrid version, but it accounted for less than 15% of the lineup. The 2022 Boyue X models all featured 1.8T four-cylinder engines, and the newly released Boyue COOL last year directly adopted a brand-new four-cylinder engine. The three-cylinder versions, which were a focus of attention, mainly appeared during the transition period of 2018-2019 and were almost exclusively found in the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. If you're looking to buy a new Boyue now, the manufacturer simply doesn't offer a three-cylinder option. However, the Xingyue L hybrid did use a three-cylinder engine, but that's a completely different platform. When visiting a 4S store to check out the car, it's recommended to open the engine hood and count the ignition coils—a four-cylinder engine will have four coils arranged neatly.

[BeauMarie]

As a female car owner, I'm most concerned about vibration issues. When I changed cars last year, I specifically took my husband to test drive the Boyue COOL. He placed a water bottle vertically on the engine cover, and it didn't even wobble at idle. The salesperson mentioned that all current Boyue models come with four-cylinder engines, and even opened the hood to let us feel the engine mounts—the rubber blocks were exceptionally thick. My best friend's 2019 Boyue PRO hybrid does have a three-cylinder engine, but she mentioned that the engine noise is more noticeable when it kicks in compared to the fuel version. After driving it for over six months, I find the car very stable on rough roads, with almost no vibration in the steering wheel, and the engine roar during highway overtaking isn't unpleasant either. On weekend trips with my parents in the back seat, they never complained about motion sickness—if it had been a three-cylinder engine, they probably would've complained about the uncomfortable shaking long ago.

[ChaseDella]

Those following domestic car trends have noticed this shift: mainstream SUVs are now largely abandoning the three-cylinder approach. As Geely's flagship model, the Boyue completely returned to a four-cylinder strategy starting with the 2020 model. Take the popular Boyue COOL as an example—its engine, coded BHE15-EFZ, comes standard with a turbocharged inline four-cylinder configuration. Manufacturers clearly understand consumers' resistance to three-cylinder engines. The difference is quite noticeable in real-world driving, especially during auto start-stop, where the four-cylinder engine restarts more smoothly. While automakers claim newer three-cylinder engines don’t vibrate, the physical structure inherently favors the smoother operation of four-cylinder engines. Boyue’s choice is quite wise, as buyers of family cars in the 100,000-yuan range prioritize reliability and durability above all.