What engine does the Zotye T500 have?

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DeValerie
07/28/25 11:32pm
Zotye T500 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, paired with both manual and automatic transmissions. The 1.5T automatic engine model is TNN4G15T, with a displacement of 1499, a vehicle weight of 1.515 tons, a rated power of 115, and a combined fuel consumption of 7.8L/100km. The relevant introduction of the Zotye T500 engine is as follows: 1. Although positioned as a mid-size SUV, the body size of the Zotye T500 performs at a compact level, with a 2700mm wheelbase ensuring a certain amount of rear seating space. 2. From actual seating experience, the space performance of the T500 meets the mainstream standards of mid-size SUVs. The trunk structure is quite neat, and the rear seats can basically be folded flat, offering high space utilization.
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EmilioLee
08/12/25 3:53am
I clearly remember the two domestic engines used in the Zotye T500. The 1.6L naturally aspirated one is the A16G model, a Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi engine with 116 horsepower, which is quite sufficient for pulling a manual transmission car. The other is a 1.5T turbocharged engine called TNN4G15T, which is actually reverse-engineered from Mitsubishi technology, delivering 156 horsepower paired with a 6AT transmission. The main feature of these two engines is their low maintenance cost, as even roadside mechanics are familiar with them. The turbo's burst of power is quite noticeable around 2,500 RPM, but it tends to lag a bit when overtaking on the highway. For those who frequently drive long distances, the 1.5T is recommended, while the 1.6L is more economical for pure city commuting, saving nearly 1 liter of fuel per 100 kilometers.
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