Is the Commander's engine imported?
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The Commander's engine is imported. This vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, paired with a 9-speed automatic manual transmission. The Commander is positioned as a midsize SUV, with dimensions of 4873mm in length, 1892mm in width, and 1738mm in height, a wheelbase of 2800mm, and seating for seven. In terms of suspension, the front suspension is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension. Regarding features, the Commander comes standard with LED high and low beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, a panoramic sunroof, a 7-inch color LCD instrument panel, an electric tailgate with height-adjustable memory function, 8-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats, a front passenger seat boss key, and a mobile phone connectivity system.
A couple of days ago, I worked on a 2014 Commander. That 5.7L Hemi engine was genuinely shipped from the Detroit factory in the US. Nowadays, the powertrain options for newer models are more complicated: the entry-level 2.0T is assembled domestically, but the top-tier V6 engine is still imported. I remember a car enthusiast who opened the engine bay and saw the 'MADE IN USA' steel stamp, and the design of the connecting parts between the transmission and the engine was identical to the US domestic version. If you're looking for parallel import vehicles, the engine assemblies usually come with customs inspection labels. However, the oil filters used during maintenance at 4S shops have now been localized.
