Is the engine of the 2019 Outlander still imported?
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The engine of the 2019 Outlander is not imported but domestically produced, belonging to a joint-venture engine. The 2019 Outlander is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 166ps, maximum power of 122kw, maximum torque of 201nm, maximum power speed of 6000rpm, and a displacement of 1998ml. It is paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission (simulating 6 gears). The front of the Outlander appears very solid, with the inverted triangular bulge on the engine hood extending down to the top of the bumper, and the front air intake is split into two parts. The slightly protruding design of the lower body gives it a very full appearance.
I remember when I accompanied my friend to pick up his Outlander in 2019, we specifically asked the salesperson, who confidently claimed that the engine of this generation was still one of the three major components imported from Japan. At that time, we even lifted the hood to check, and the engine nameplate clearly read 'Made in Japan.' However, I heard that GAC Mitsubishi later adjusted its production line, and localization gradually took place after 2020. If you're considering buying a used Outlander now, I recommend opening the engine compartment to verify the nameplate information, as the durability and long-term maintenance costs of an imported engine do offer advantages. By the way, my friend's car has been running for over five years without any engine issues, not even oil seepage.
I run an auto repair shop and have worked on many 2019 Outlanders. When disassembled, their engine numbers all start with 4, and system checks show they're equipped with MIVEC engines manufactured at the Okayama plant in Japan. Truth be told, the domestically produced versions are also quite good in quality, but the imported models clearly use more robust materials for piston rings and crankshafts. Some owners have reported that the imported engines make less noise during cold starts in winter, which relates to assembly precision. A quick tip: if you spot a circular QR code label near the coolant reservoir in the engine bay, it's almost certainly an imported engine.
