Is the Vios engine imported?
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Toyota Vios uses domestically manufactured engines, with model numbers: 4NR-FE and 5NR-FE. The following is an introduction to the Vios engine: 1. The Vios engine is equipped with a domestically produced 16-valve 5A-FE engine, which is almost identical to the commonly used 8A engine in China, except for an increased piston stroke, raising the displacement from 1.3 liters to 1.5 liters, and correspondingly increasing the maximum power to 68kw. 2. The transmission system is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission from Aisin and an optimized 4-speed automatic transmission, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.4 seconds. 3. The new Vios adopts the latest dual VVT-iNR engine, combined with the new i-SuperAT transmission, ensuring high power output efficiency while providing excellent fuel economy. The lightweight body features a long raft-shaped roof design and multiple F1 aerodynamic fins on the body, significantly reducing wind resistance and thus lowering fuel consumption. Together with the lightweight rigid body structure, it perfectly ensures driving stability and ride comfort.
I've researched the Vios many times before. To be honest, it doesn't use imported engines - most versions are locally produced by FAW Toyota at their Tianjin factory. I've driven my friend's Vios and learned that engine models like the 1.5L or 1.3L are essentially domestic designs, though they may incorporate some imported technology or key components. The complete assembly is done locally to reduce costs and make the price more affordable. There are many advantages to this local production, such as easier maintenance and cheaper parts - when I last went to the dealership to replace a filter, it wasn't expensive at all. Of course, if you're concerned about import origins, you'll need to check the specific model year, but the Vios engines available in the mainstream market are mostly domestically produced. They offer quite stable quality, with low noise and good fuel efficiency. In short, when choosing a car, don't just focus on the 'imported' label - what really matters are the engine performance and fuel consumption.
