What engine is used in the Trumpchi GA6?

[DelRylee]

Trumpchi GA6 is equipped with a 1.5T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is also used in the new GS5 model. The engine meets the China VI emission standard, with a maximum power of 124kW and a maximum torque of 265Nm. The Trumpchi GA6 is a mid-size car under the Trumpchi brand, powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. Its body dimensions are 4891mm in length, 1850mm in width, 1505mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2815mm, making it a four-door five-seater car. The engine has a maximum power of 124kW and a maximum torque of 265Nm, with the maximum torque available between 1700 and 4000 rpm and the maximum power at 5000 rpm. It features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

[AlessandraDella]

I recently researched the powertrain configuration of the Trumpchi GA6. The 2016 model used a 1.8T engine with the code 4B18M2, delivering 177 horsepower, based on Fiat's technology platform. The current new models have all switched to the 4A15J1 1.5T engine, which belongs to GAC's third-generation engine series, featuring direct injection and variable valve technology, capable of producing 169 horsepower. This 1.5T engine has distinct characteristics, offering strong performance at low RPMs, with 265 N·m of torque available at just 1500 RPM. In city driving, a light tap on the accelerator gives immediate response, and when paired with the Aisin 6AT transmission, it feels exceptionally smooth. Last time I drove a friend's car on the highway, cruising at 120 km/h, the engine was only at 2100 RPM, with fuel consumption at just 6.9 liters—the GCCS combustion technology really works. This engine also features a dual-mass flywheel, making vibrations at stoplights barely noticeable.

[LaCaden]

I'm quite familiar with the engine used in this car. All the new GA6 models on the road now are equipped with 1.5T four-cylinder engines. The model is 4A15J1, the flagship of the GAC Power series, paired with a Delphi high-pressure fuel pump, offering significantly better atomization than the previous generation. With a maximum power of 124 kW, I've personally tested its 0-100 acceleration at just over 9 seconds, which is faster than the old 1.8T model. The cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy, ensuring quick heat dissipation and lightweight. The engine mounts use hydraulic bushings, making the idle sound as quiet as Japanese cars. The matched Aisin transmission has well-tuned shift logic, with prompt downshifts when the throttle is deeply pressed. It's recommended to use 95-octane gasoline for more complete combustion. I've heard that some owners who consistently use 92-octane may trigger the knock sensor's fault light.

[ZacharyRose]

I specialize in powertrain testing. The current GAC GA6 is equipped with the third-generation 1.5TGDI engine. This engine features a low-pressure loop EGR system, 350bar direct injection pressure, and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The crankshaft offset technology reduces friction power consumption by 12%, and the piston skirts are coated with Mahle's wear-resistant coating from Germany. During cold starts, the water pump delays circulation to allow the cylinder block to heat up quickly. Tests show that at -15°C, the exhaust pipe starts discharging water within 30 seconds of starting. It's recommended to use 0W-30 C2-certified oil for maintenance, with oil changes every 7,500 kilometers. After disassembling several engines with over 100,000 kilometers, it was found that piston ring carbon buildup is even less than that of the EA211.

[Jeremy]

Last year, I bought the 1.5T version of the GA6 for my wife. This engine is sufficient for city commuting. It doesn't struggle when climbing parking ramps with the AC on, and the 132 kW power output handles the 1.5-ton body quite well. Just be sure to use 95-octane fuel—once I mistakenly filled up with 92 at an out-of-town gas station, and the engine warning light came on. The throttle tuning is quite sensitive; a light tap makes it lurch forward, but ECO mode improves this significantly. Maintenance isn't expensive—a minor service at the 4S shop costs just over 600 yuan, and with full synthetic oil, you can go 10,000 km between services. After driving it for two years and covering 40,000 km, my average fuel consumption is 8.2 L/100 km, and it's particularly efficient on highways.