Is the engine of the Asia Lion imported?
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The engine of the Asia Lion is not imported but domestically produced. The Asia Lion is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, achieving a thermal efficiency of 40%, with a maximum horsepower of 171 and a maximum torque of 205 Nm. It is paired with a simulated 10-speed CVT transmission and features a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The dimensions of the Asia Lion are 4720mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1435mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750mm. It adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive configuration, with a front suspension type of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension type of E-type multi-link independent suspension.
I've actually researched the engine of the Asian Lion sedan, so let me share what I know. The 2.0L engine it uses has the model code M20E. Although the technology belongs to Toyota's globally synchronized Dynamic Force series, it's assembled at Tianjin FAW Toyota Engine Company. When I checked out the car at the dealership years ago, the salesperson specifically opened the hood to show me the nameplate, which clearly indicated Tianjin as the manufacturing location. However, the core technology and tuning standards of this engine are synchronized with those in Japan. A friend of mine who works at Changchun Engine Plant mentioned that the production line equipment was imported from Japan, with quality control adhering to Toyota's global standards. Even the Camry uses the same engine model.
Last year, when I accompanied my cousin to pick up his Asia Lion, I specifically asked about this. The 4S store manager flipped through the manual and said that over 60% of the engine components are domestically produced, but key parts like high-pressure fuel injectors and ECU control modules—these precision components—are still imported from Japan. The most interesting part was the silver resonator under the hood, which was clearly engraved with 'MADE IN JAPAN'. My cousin has driven over 20,000 kilometers so far, with fuel consumption just over 7 liters per 100 km, and the engine is almost silent at startup—this is quite similar to the Crown he drove in Japan. If a purely domestically assembled engine could achieve this level of performance, it would be a huge leap forward for our domestic technology.
