What engine does the Geely Bin Yue PRO use?
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Geely Bin Yue PRO mainly features a three-cylinder engine. Advantages: This engine was jointly developed with Volvo and is recognized in the industry as having the most perfect thermal combustion efficiency, with each cylinder being 0.5 liters. It adopts an all-aluminum body, which dissipates heat much better than cast iron engine bodies. Additionally, it is lightweight, and all efforts to reduce weight are aimed at fuel efficiency and power. Countermeasures: To address the vibration of the three-cylinder engine, Geely does not use soft connections but instead modifies the physical structure of the engine. To balance the vibration caused by the inherent imbalance of the three-cylinder engine, Geely designed a large flywheel for this engine. Besides providing power transmission to the gearbox, this large flywheel also incorporates a pendulum-style balance shaft in its central part, which effectively balances and offsets some of the vibrations.
I've researched this car's engine configuration. The Binyue Pro is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, model JLH-3G15TD, jointly developed by Geely and Volvo. It can deliver a maximum of 177 horsepower, which is quite outstanding among small SUVs. Daily driving feels particularly smooth in acceleration, with 255 Nm of torque available at just 1500 rpm, making overtaking especially effortless. This three-cylinder engine incorporates balance shaft technology, resulting in much less vibration at idle than one might expect. It's paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission that shifts crisply without noticeable jerkiness. My friend, who's driven it for two years, reports fuel consumption around 7.5L/100km. He says it runs fine on 92-octane fuel but performs even smoother on 95-octane. The lifetime warranty on the powertrain is particularly appealing, offering long-term peace of mind.
I've been driving the Bin Yue Pro for over half a year, and this 1.5T three-cylinder engine has been quite a surprise. At traffic lights, a light tap on the accelerator makes it dart forward, and the vibration control at low speeds is much better than the older models. The 177 horsepower effortlessly pulls the car, and the turbo kicks in quickly when climbing hills. The transmission is tuned more towards sportiness; keeping the revs higher in sport mode adds to the driving fun. Mid-range acceleration is particularly stable with plenty of power in reserve. Fuel consumption is slightly higher than the official figures but still acceptable, around 8L/100km in the city. The engine sound insulation is well done, with almost no noise heard after closing the windows. Occasionally, there's a brief vibration during cold starts, but it stabilizes quickly. If there's a downside, it's that the transmission sometimes hesitates during aggressive driving. Overall, it's a very suitable match for this car.
