What engine does the Honda Lingpai use?
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Honda Lingpai uses the R18Z5 engine with ivtec technology, which has a displacement of 1.8L, a maximum power of 102kw, and a maximum torque of 172nm. The Lingpai is a strategic mid-size car under GAC Honda, a mainstream compact sedan specifically designed by GAC Honda to meet the comprehensive needs of post-80s consumers. The dimensions of the Honda Lingpai are 4664mm in length, 1750mm in width, and 1505mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2650mm. The body structure is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan, equipped with an ECVT continuously variable transmission, ECON intelligent green energy-saving assistance system, and VSA vehicle stability control system.
I drive a 2019 Honda Lingpai, and I bought it mainly for its spacious interior and fuel efficiency. The 1.0T three-cylinder engine has been surprisingly good—despite its small displacement, the 122 horsepower is sufficient for daily use. The most impressive part is the fuel consumption; I've gotten 4.9L on the highway, and even in city traffic, it's just over 6L. However, during cold starts, it does vibrate more noticeably compared to the older 1.8L engine, and you can feel a slight tremor in the steering wheel when idling at a red light in D gear with the brakes engaged. Using full synthetic oil helps, and during maintenance, remember to ask the mechanic to check the engine mounts. Three-cylinder engines do get noisier over time, but Honda's tuning in this generation is much more stable than competitors like the Buick Excelle.
