Is the Wildlander's engine domestically produced or imported?
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The Wildlander's engine is domestically produced. This engine adopts a modular design with a bore-stroke ratio of 1:1.2, a compression ratio of 13:1, and a 41-degree intake and exhaust valve angle design, achieving higher thermal efficiency and thereby reducing fuel consumption. It features D-4S dual injection technology for more efficient combustion, and with Toyota's optimization in various details, the engine's thermal efficiency is increased to 40%. Taking the Wildlander 2020 2.0L CVT Front-Wheel Drive Leading Edition as an example: it is a compact SUV launched by GAC Toyota, with dimensions of 4665mm in length, 1855mm in width, and 1680mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2690mm. It is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 126kW and a maximum torque of 209Nm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission (simulating 10 gears).
About the engine in the Wildlander, my neighbor who bought one last year did some research on it. It's assembled at GAC Toyota's factory in Guangnan, and the model seems to be called M20C or something like that. I remember the mechanic mentioned during maintenance that most parts are locally made, but some precision components might be imported. This car is like a twin to the RAV4, so checking the engine origin of the RAV4 can give you a rough idea. But with import taxes being so high, it only makes sense to localize the entire vehicle production. If you're really concerned, you can ask the mechanic to check the engine nameplate during the next maintenance—it clearly states the origin. Nowadays, automakers' supply chains are globalized, so obsessing over pure imports doesn't make much sense.
