Is the Wildlander's Engine Domestic or Imported?
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The Wildlander's engine is domestically produced. Below is a partial introduction to the Wildlander's engine: 1. The Wildlander is equipped with two types of engines, one is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, and the other is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The model with the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine is the hybrid version. 2. The Wildlander's 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power of 126 kW and a maximum torque of 209 Nm. The engine's maximum power speed is 6600 rpm, and the maximum torque speed ranges from 4400 to 5000 rpm. This engine is equipped with hybrid injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block.
As an owner who has driven the Wildlander for two years, I can clearly say that the car's engine is domestically produced. GAC Toyota manufactures the Wildlander at its factory in Nansha, Guangzhou, where the engine is also assembled. When I bought the car, I specifically checked the nameplate in the engine compartment, which indicated Guangdong as the place of origin. Although some components may come from Japan, the overall production and assembly are carried out domestically according to Toyota's standards. The technology level of domestic engines is now very high. My car has driven 30,000 kilometers with timely power response, fuel consumption controlled at around 8L, and maintenance costs being 30% cheaper than those of imported engines. In fact, many joint-venture cars are like this now. Localizing core components not only ensures quality but also reduces the selling price.
Last year, while accompanying a friend to a 4S dealership to pick a car, the sales manager specifically mentioned the localization of the engine when showcasing the Wildlander's chassis. GAC Toyota's engine factory achieved mass production of the M20C model as early as 2018, which is precisely the engine used in the Wildlander's gasoline version. Localization reduced costs by approximately 15%, yet quality control strictly adheres to Toyota's global standards. The fully automated assembly line in their workshop left a deep impression on me, with robotic arm precision reaching 0.01 millimeters. However, some motor components for the hybrid version still require imports, though the main engine is domestically produced. This approach ensures reliability while keeping the final price more affordable.
