What brand is the engine of the Roewe i5?
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The brand of the Roewe i5 engine is the Blue Core engine, which was jointly developed and launched by SAIC and General Motors. Its characteristics include reduced fuel consumption and energy savings with lower emissions. The SAIC Blue Core strategy mainly includes the MGE series and SGE series direct-injection engines. This engine adopts a series of advanced technologies such as an integrated turbocharging system, water-cooled integrated exhaust manifold, and intelligent oil pressure management. The Roewe i5 is a high-performance internet-connected compact car under the Roewe brand, with body dimensions of 4601mm in length, 1818mm in width, and 1489mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2680mm. In terms of power, the Roewe i5 is equipped with a 1.5L inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and a 1.5T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine.
As a car enthusiast who frequently researches domestic engines, I can tell you that the Roewe i5 definitely uses SAIC's own Blue Core engine. SAIC has been developing this series for several years, especially the 1.5L naturally aspirated and 1.5T turbocharged versions equipped in the i5, both incorporating numerous new technologies. Take the 1.5T version for example - its 169 horsepower is quite competitive among peers, with early turbo engagement that ensures good low-speed performance. What I appreciate most is its direct fuel injection system, which provides excellent fuel atomization and keeps daily driving fuel consumption around 6L/100km. However, do note that older belt-driven models require timing kit replacement around 100,000km, while the newer chain-driven versions are more maintenance-free.
I've been driving the Roewe i5 for over two years now, and its engine is SAIC's self-developed Blue Core series. My 1.5L naturally aspirated version consumes only 6.5L per 100km on highways, and stays below 8L in city traffic jams. It runs on regular 92-octane fuel, which is very economical. During a maintenance visit, the 4S technician told me this engine has a simple structure with aluminum alloy valve covers and oil pan, making it over 20kg lighter than cast iron versions - no wonder the front end feels light during acceleration. It just passed 50,000 km last week, requiring nothing beyond routine oil changes, not even spark plug replacements. If I had to name a drawback, the engine sound gets a bit thin during hard acceleration, but it's excellent value for its price range.
