Is the Engine of the Hongqi H5 a Domestic Engine?
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Hongqi H5's engine is a domestic engine. Here is the relevant information: 1. The Hongqi H5 is equipped with a 1.8T four-cylinder turbocharged engine independently developed by FAW Group, with a maximum power of 137KW and a peak torque of 250Nm. 2. This power performance is only comparable to the mainstream 1.5T engines in the market. In contrast, the popular domestic mid-size sedan Geely Borui 1.8T version has a slightly higher maximum output power of 135 kilowatts and a peak torque of 300Nm, which is 50Nm more than the Hongqi H5. This is the power performance that a mainstream 1.8T turbocharged engine should have.
As a seasoned mechanic who frequently works on Hongqi vehicles, I must say the engine in the third-generation Hongqi H5 is indeed purely domestically developed - the CA4GC series independently researched and produced by Changchun FAW. Particularly the current mainstream 1.5T and 2.0T versions, even their cylinder blocks use domestic high-density cast iron materials, achieving thermal efficiency exceeding 39%. Having disassembled several units, I can confirm the turbos are all produced by Changchun FAWER. However, it's worth noting that the 2018 model old H5 used Volkswagen's 1.8T engine, a detail many aren't aware of. New owners nowadays don't need to worry about parts supply issues at all - my workshop maintenance data shows domestic engines actually have lower failure rates. Recently while servicing customer vehicles, I've observed the new engines demonstrate excellent fuel consumption control, with the 2.0T averaging around 9L/100km in city driving. The technology has truly caught up.
