What engine does the Eado use?
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The Eado is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4L turbocharged engine. If it is for family use and mostly driven on urban roads, the 1.6L naturally aspirated version of the Eado is sufficient; if you pursue power and frequently drive on highways, you can choose the 1.4L turbocharged version of the Eado. The Eado is a product of Changan Automobile, a compact car with dimensions of 4620mm in length, 1820mm in width, 1490mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2660mm. The Eado features an innovative idle start-stop intelligent fuel-saving system, which automatically shuts off the engine when waiting at traffic lights or during prolonged parking. To start moving again, there's no need to restart the engine—just lightly press the accelerator to easily get going.
I've driven the Changan Eado for several years, and the 1.6L naturally aspirated engine is indeed quite durable. Although the new models have all switched to turbocharging, I have the most authority to speak about this older GDI engine—daily commuting fuel consumption is around 7L/100km, and while the power is sufficient on the highway, don't expect any strong acceleration. What satisfies me the most is the cheap maintenance—replacing spark plugs costs just over a hundred yuan, and oil seepage from the valve cover gasket is a common issue. This engine paired with the Aisin 6AT is particularly smooth, though it struggles slightly when climbing hills with the air conditioning at full load.
The new Eado PLUS comes standard with the Blue Whale NE1.4T engine across the lineup, and I've test-driven it three times. The 147 horsepower is genuinely more spirited than the old model, with early turbo engagement at low RPMs, making traffic light starts noticeably quicker. Equipped with direct fuel injection technology, it also achieves lower fuel consumption, with my actual measured combined figure being 7.3L. However, turbocharged engines require more meticulous maintenance; a friend of mine had to replace the exhaust valve at 50,000 kilometers. For daily driving, I recommend using full synthetic oil. Maintenance every 7,500 kilometers costs about 200-300 RMB more than a naturally aspirated engine, but the performance boost is worth the price.
