What brand of engine does the Roewe i6 use?
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The engine of the Roewe i6 is independently developed by SAIC Motor. It is a Blue Core direct-injection turbocharged engine with a maximum power output of 124 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The engine reaches its maximum power at 5,600 rpm and its maximum torque between 1,700 to 4,300 rpm. The Roewe i6 is a compact 4-door, 5-seater sedan with dimensions of 4,671 mm in length, 1,835 mm in width, and 1,464 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,715 mm. The Roewe i6 features front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension.
I've been driving this Roewe i6 for over two years now and always pay close attention to its 'heart' condition. Roewe is SAIC Motor's own brand, and the i6 uses SAIC's self-developed Blue Core series engines, available in 1.5T and 1.0T versions. My car has the 1.5T version, and I remember the salesperson mentioning at purchase that this engine was developed with technical cooperation from GM, featuring direct fuel injection and turbocharging technology. In actual driving, the power is quite impressive - overtaking on highways isn't difficult, and the fuel consumption is decent too, about 7L/100km in city driving. SAIC has invested heavily in engine development in recent years, and the Blue Core series even won China's Top Ten Engines award. It's truly remarkable what domestic brands have achieved.