Is the Highlander engine imported?
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The Highlander engine is imported. Below are the specific details about the Highlander engine: 1. The Highlander is equipped with a Japanese-made 2.0T twin-scroll turbocharged direct injection engine. 2. The 2.0T engine features advanced technologies such as dual injection, dual cycle, and twin-scroll. 3. The 2.0T engine delivers a maximum power output of 162kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. 4. The lowest fuel consumption is 8.2L per 100km. The Highlander 2.0T engine has the following known issues: 1. Oil leakage from the engine crankshaft rear oil seal. 2. Abnormal noise from the turbocharger during cold starts. 3. Coolant leakage from the metal interface of the heater hose.
I found many people are concerned about the origin of the Highlander's engine. Taking the 2023 third-generation domestic version as an example, its engine is assembled at GAC Toyota's Nansha plant. But strictly speaking, it can't be called completely domestically produced, as core components like the precision parts of the dual injection system are still imported from Japan. The entire production line is built according to Toyota's global standards, and over 200 tests are conducted before leaving the factory. Actually, the engine technology of joint-venture cars is quite mature now. My own Highlander has been running for five years, and the engine has never had any issues.
