What engine is equipped in the Arrizo 5?
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Arrizo 5 is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine codenamed SQRE4G15C, which can deliver a maximum output of 116 horsepower and 143 N·m of torque. In terms of body dimensions, the Arrizo 5 measures 4572 mm in length, 1825 mm in width, and 1482 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670 mm. Regarding body styling, the Arrizo 5 inherits the classic HDS water-flow dynamic body design concept of the Arrizo series family. The designers incorporated the water element from the traditional Chinese Five Elements into the body styling of the Arrizo 5.
I've driven the Arrizo 5 equipped with Chery's in-house SQRE4G15C engine, the 1.5L naturally aspirated version. The power tuning feels quite punchy—perfect for overtaking in city traffic—and fuel consumption is well controlled, averaging just over 7L/100km even during my stop-and-go commutes. This engine features an aluminum alloy block for weight reduction and a durable silent timing chain; mine has run over five years without major repairs. However, regular carbon deposit cleaning is essential. Some owners report oil seepage from the valve cover gasket, so I check for oil stains every six months.
The new Arrizo 5 now mainly promotes the 1.5T turbocharged version, model SQRE4T15C. With 197 horsepower, it's much more powerful than the old model, and the CVT transmission shifts smoothly. During my test drive, I specifically observed the turbo engagement timing—around 2000 rpm, the push-back feeling is obvious, making highway overtaking effortless. However, turbo engines require more careful maintenance, needing full synthetic oil. After upgrading to forged blades at my own expense, it feels even more stable. I heard this engine draws on Austrian AVL technology, and it's quite impressive for a domestic engine to achieve 0-100 km/h in under 8 seconds.
From the perspective of an auto repair shop owner, the Arrizo 5's engines mainly come in two generations: the 2016-2020 models used the naturally aspirated E4G15C with a cast iron block but featuring DVVT technology; post-2021 models were upgraded to Chery's third-generation 1.5T engine with a water-cooled intercooler. The most common repair issue is turbo pipe leakage, which can be fixed by replacing it with an improved clamp. Oil leakage from the valve cover is frequent in the naturally aspirated version, and it's recommended to directly replace it with an aluminum alloy cover assembly. Overall, this engine has a mature design, and its parts are over 30% cheaper than those of joint-venture brands.
