Is the Custo's Engine Imported?

[DelHannah]

The Custo's engine is not imported; it is domestically produced. Custo's Engine: There are two power specifications available for selection: a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 2.0T turbocharged engine. The 1.5T turbocharged engine features the world's first CVVD (Continuously Variable Valve Duration) technology, delivering a maximum power of 170 horsepower and a peak torque of 253 Nm. The 2.0T turbocharged engine offers a maximum power of 236 horsepower and a peak torque of 353 Nm. Transmission System: The 1.5T model is equipped with an 8AT automatic transmission, while the 2.0T model comes with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. The main difference between them is that the 1.5T model lacks paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, which are only available on the 2.0T model.

[JamesFitz]

Last time I heard the after-sales supervisor at the 4S store mention this - the Kusto's engines are indeed assembled domestically. Hyundai's engine plants in Cangzhou and Chongqing have incredibly advanced equipment, with robotic arms more precise than veteran mechanics. While the complete engine isn't imported as a whole unit, key components like the high-pressure fuel pump and turbocharger are directly supplied from Korea. I remember once when accompanying a friend for vehicle inspection, we opened the hood and saw parts with KM prefixes - the technician said these were components from Hyundai Mobis Yantai. The power tuning is quite intelligent, delivering significantly lower urban fuel consumption than I expected.

[StKaylee]

I specifically checked Hyundai's official technical documentation, and all engines for the Custo model are domestically produced in China. The Beijing Hyundai engine plant boasts an automation rate exceeding 85%, with welding errors controlled within 0.1mm. However, the technology still adopts Hyundai's latest Gamma II series, retaining features like variable oil pumps and direct fuel injection without compromise. During last week's test drive, I particularly noticed the low-speed torque - it delivers 353Nm of force at just 1,500 rpm. The quality of domestically produced engines has reached impressive levels now. My neighbor's Custo completed the Qinghai-Tibet route without any engine oil leakage.