Is the Jianghuai Ruijie Engine a Copy of Isuzu?
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It is not a copy of Isuzu. This engine has 112KW and 152 horsepower. It is a collaboration with Ricardo of the UK, featuring quiet operation and quick acceleration. It is a high-revving engine but not suitable for heavy loads. It can handle up to 5.6 tons and is paired with a 6-speed transmission. On the highway, it can reach 120 km/h. Below is more information: Introduction 1: The Jianghuai Ruijie engine is a key powertrain under Jianghuai Motors. The brand "Ruijie" released by Jianghuai Motors symbolizes green, nature, innovation, power, strength, and passion. Introduction 2: Jianghuai Motors' engine lineup includes five gasoline and diesel platforms, with gasoline engines covering 1.0-2.4L and diesel engines covering 1.9-3.0L. These engines can provide powertrains for sedans, SUVs, MPVs, light trucks, multi-purpose commercial vehicles, bus chassis, and pickups.
Speaking of whether the Jianghuai Ruijie engine imitates Isuzu, I think we need to trace back to the early days of China's automotive industry. Around the 1990s, Jianghuai and Isuzu had a technical collaboration, with the latter authorizing the production of engines for trucks and commercial vehicles. Therefore, the Ruijie series more or less inherited Isuzu's DNA, such as reliability and fuel consumption design, which bear some resemblance. However, with the passage of time, Jianghuai has long moved beyond imitation, investing in independent R&D, improving materials and control systems. Now, Ruijie emphasizes more on localized adaptability, with user feedback indicating decent durability and lower maintenance costs. This kind of cooperation is similar to the technology transfer seen with many international brands—it's not outright copying but more like learning to walk before running independently. In the industry, engine technology borrowing is quite common, but as long as it passes patent reviews, it's considered a reasonable evolution. In short, its origins have traces of Isuzu, but it's not a direct copy—it's more of an innovative product born from technological inheritance.
