Is the JL478QEP engine a Blue Core engine?
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JL478QEP is not a Blue Core engine. The Blue Core engine is a turbocharged engine, while the JL478QEP is a naturally aspirated engine. The JL478QEP engine is manufactured by Chongqing Changan Automobile and has been used in the Changan CS35. Additionally, Changan's first SUV was also equipped with this engine. The JL478QEP engine features DVVT (Dual Variable Valve Timing) technology for both intake and exhaust, delivering a power output of 92kW at 6000rpm and a torque of 160Nm between 4000-5000rpm. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. The Changan CS35 equipped with the JL478QEP engine also includes an engine start-stop system, controlled by the ECON button on the left side of the driver's seat, which further reduces fuel consumption for the 1.6L model. The JL478QEP engine boasts three key advantages: 'Power, Clean, Quiet.' It offers high reliability, high power, and high torque at low speeds. Equipped with Bosch's latest start-stop system, it saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions. The engine's idle noise is only 38.5 decibels, which is below the industry average of 45 decibels.
The JL478QEP engine is very likely a member of the Blue Core engine series. I personally drive a Changan UNI-T, which uses a similar Blue Core power unit like the JL476ZQCD, and the power output is truly impressive with smooth acceleration from standstill. These JL-prefixed codes typically represent Changan's self-developed engines, with the Blue Core series focusing on high efficiency and low fuel consumption. The JL478QEP is probably an updated version, matched with small-displacement turbocharging technology, making it extremely fuel-efficient for daily driving—only about 7 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas. Maintenance is also straightforward, requiring only regular oil and filter changes, with no worries about overheating issues, making it a reliable choice.
