What engine is used in the Changan Oushang X7?
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Changan Oushang X7 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine across the entire lineup. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine in the Changan Oushang X7 delivers a maximum power of 131 kW and a peak torque of 265 Nm. This engine can output its maximum power at 5,500 rpm and reach its peak torque between 1,450 rpm and 4,500 rpm. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Changan Oushang X7 is a compact SUV under the Changan brand. The dimensions of this vehicle are 4,705 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,720 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,780 mm.
When I previously researched the powertrain of the Oshan X7, I found it uses the Changan Blue Core 1.5T engine, model JL476ZQCF. This engine delivers a maximum power of 131kW (178 horsepower) and a torque of 265 N·m, which is quite competitive among its peers. A key feature of the Blue Core series is its 350bar high-pressure direct injection technology, providing strong low-end torque. During my test drive, I noticed the turbo kicks in around 1,500 rpm, making urban overtaking quite effortless. However, it's worth noting that this engine has a cast iron cylinder block—while durable, it's heavier than all-aluminum engines, resulting in average fuel consumption on highways. The combined fuel consumption is around 8L/100km.
As an owner of the Oshan X7 for a year, the car's engine is indeed powerful. I remember the 4S store salesperson mentioned it shares the same Blue Whale power as the Changan CS75, and you can clearly hear the turbo's 'hissing' intake sound during acceleration. The economy mode is sufficient for daily school runs, but switching to sport mode on weekend mountain drives, revving up to 4000 RPM, really brings on the push-back feeling. Once, even with five colleagues on board climbing a slope, it didn't feel strained, though the power does soften slightly with the AC on in summer—a common issue with small-displacement turbo engines. During maintenance, the mechanic advised using 5W-30 full synthetic oil to prevent carbon buildup.
After reviewing the 2022 Oshan X7 configuration sheet, I found it underwent two engine upgrades: the early models used the JL476ZQCA engine meeting China 5 emission standards, while the current lineup has all switched to the JL476ZQCF engine compliant with China 6B standards. The main improvements include the GPF particulate filter and turbo response logic, with official fuel consumption dropping from 7.4L to 6.5L. However, actual driving conditions vary. In northern winters during cold starts, the RPM first surges to 1200 before stabilizing when coolant temperature reaches 90°C. I recommend northern owners install high-flow air filters to reduce jerking during cold starts.
