What engine is used in the Haval H4?
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Haval H4 is equipped with a 1.5T engine, model GW4G15B. This GW4G15B 1.5T engine is independently developed by Great Wall Motors. Based on the GW4G15, it features a turbocharging system and is the high-power version of the GW4G15T. Below is the classification of automotive engines: 1. According to the working method of the intake system, they can be divided into four types: naturally aspirated, turbocharged, mechanically supercharged, and twin-charged. 2. According to the piston movement method, they can be divided into reciprocating piston internal combustion engines and rotary piston engines. 3. According to the cylinder arrangement, they can be divided into inline engines, V-type engines, W-type engines, and horizontally opposed engines. 4. According to the number of cylinders, they can be divided into single-cylinder engines and multi-cylinder engines. Modern cars mostly use three-cylinder, four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and eight-cylinder engines.
I previously drove a Haval H4, which primarily used a 1.5T turbocharged engine. The older models, like those from 2018, were equipped with the GW4G15B engine developed by Great Wall, delivering around 150 horsepower, which felt quite sufficient for daily driving. Later, starting with the 2019 model year, it was upgraded to the GW4G15F, still a 1.5T but with finer tuning, maintaining 150 horsepower while meeting the China VI emission standards, and offering smoother gear shifts. The most surprising was the H4 Pro version, which featured a high-power variant of the 1.5T engine, coded GW4B15A, boosting horsepower to 169, making highway overtaking particularly exhilarating. The biggest advantage of these engines is their affordable maintenance costs, given that Great Wall has used them for many years, and parts are readily available.
I've been researching domestic cars for quite some time, and the Haval H4's engines are quite intriguing. The entry-level models mostly feature a 1.5T turbocharged engine. The early version, like the GW4G15B installed in the 2018 model, delivers 150 horsepower paired with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. In 2019, it was upgraded to the GW4G15F, which offers better thermal efficiency, slightly lower fuel consumption, and meets the China VI emission standards. However, the real surprise is the high-performance version in the H4 Pro, the GW4B15A with 169 horsepower, providing quicker acceleration. The turbo kicks in at just 1,800 rpm, making hill climbs and overtaking a breeze. These engines are actually derived from the same lineage as those in the Haval H6, known for their reliability. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission pairs smoothly, though the only minor drawback is the slightly louder engine noise at high RPMs.
