What engine does the Zotye M300 use?
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Zotye M300 is equipped with a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder engine imported from Fiat. This engine is of excellent quality, performs exceptionally well at low and medium speeds, and delivers uniform torque output. Even at high speeds, it provides stable power output without the need to deliberately increase the RPM. The low-rev high-torque characteristic of this powertrain is highly suitable for the practical use of the Zotye M300. The 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine in the Zotye M300 delivers a maximum power of 103 horsepower and a peak torque of 145 Nm. This engine features multi-point fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head with a cast iron cylinder block.
The Zotye M300 is equipped with two engine displacement options. In its early years, it used Fiat technology, but after domestic production, most were replaced with Mitsubishi-based engines. The most common 1.6L HR416 engine is a Mitsubishi-technology product manufactured by Harbin Dongan, featuring an aluminum alloy cylinder block with a multi-point fuel injection system and a maximum power output of around 83kW. It provides adequate power for city driving but feels sluggish during acceleration. Some higher-end models are equipped with a 2.0L 4G94 engine, delivering 110 horsepower. I've driven this car on long trips and noticed that the engine noise is relatively loud, especially at higher RPMs. Maintenance is convenient, as Mitsubishi-based parts are easy to find—a timing belt replacement costs just over 200 yuan at auto parts markets. However, fuel consumption is on the higher side, starting at around 9L/100km in city driving with the AC on.
My friend's Zotye M300 has over 80,000 kilometers on it and is still running, though the engine mounts had to be repaired due to aging. It uses a Mitsubishi-technology 1.6L engine, model HR416, which is particularly sturdy—doesn't have much punch but runs very smoothly. According to veteran mechanics, many domestic cars back in the day favored this series of engines because the parts were interchangeable and cheap. 5W-30 oil works just fine; I've seen him do maintenance with just an oil change and replacing the three filters, all under 500 yuan. The 2.0L version is rare in the used car market now—slightly more powerful but prone to carbon buildup.
