What engine is used in the Trumpchi GA5?
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The Trumpchi GA5 is equipped with a 1.6L turbocharged engine, a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, a 1.8L turbocharged engine, and a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine. Taking the 2014 Trumpchi GA5 as an example, it belongs to the midsize car category with body dimensions of: length 4800mm, width 1819mm, height 1484mm, wheelbase of 2710mm, fuel tank capacity of 70L, and curb weight of 1480kg. The 2014 Trumpchi GA5 features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged engine with a maximum horsepower of 158PS, maximum power of 116kW, maximum torque of 216Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
After researching, I found that the Trumpchi GA5 primarily used two types of engines. The first-generation model was equipped with a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, codenamed 4B18K1, with a maximum power output of 106 kW, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. After the 2013 facelift, the main offering was a 1.8T turbocharged version, with the engine model B18T1, capable of reaching 177 horsepower, and particularly strong low-end torque, delivering 237 N·m at just 1800 rpm. Both engines were jointly developed by GAC and Fiat, with technology derived from Alfa Romeo, featuring aluminum alloy cylinder blocks to reduce weight. Driving impressions suggest that the 1.8T version has more responsive throttle input, though fuel consumption is slightly higher, averaging around 9 liters per 100 km. Long-term owners report that this powertrain is quite durable, though it's advisable to check the timing system after 100,000 kilometers.
I personally drove my friend's 2014 GA5, and that 1.8T engine was full of surprises. The turbo kick-in provides noticeable acceleration, making overtaking effortless. I heard it uses dual variable valve timing technology, and the intake manifold is made of plastic-steel composite, offering better heat dissipation than cast iron. Once when accompanying him for maintenance, the mechanic mentioned this engine inherits the technical foundation of the Alfa Romeo 166 but has been recalibrated to better suit China's fuel quality. As for drawbacks, cold starts are slightly noisy, and there's minor vibration at idle. It requires 5W-40 full synthetic oil; otherwise, the turbo is prone to carbon buildup. If buying a used GA5, I recommend focusing on inspecting the turbocharger and high-pressure fuel pump—replacing these components can cost several thousand yuan.
