What is the Blue Whale Engine?
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Blue Whale Engine is a high-pressure direct injection engine. Blue Whale Power consists of three parts: First is the Blue Whale Engine, second is the Blue Whale Transmission, and third is the Blue Whale Oil-Electric Hybrid Drive. The Blue Whale Engine includes the well-known Blue Whale 2.0T and 1.5T engines, with the addition of the Blue Whale 1.4T engine this time; the Blue Whale Transmission includes the Blue Whale 7-speed wet DCT transmission and the 6-speed Blue Whale hybrid transmission; the Blue Whale Oil-Electric Hybrid Drive includes China's first highly integrated P2 hybrid system, also known as the Blue Whale 6-speed hybrid system. It can be said that the emergence of Blue Whale Power has made the combination of high efficiency and fuel economy a reality. Advantages of the two Blue Whale Engines: Changan Automobile has added two models equipped with the Blue Whale NE1.4T high-pressure direct injection engine: the Eado Blue Whale Edition and the CS35PLUS Blue Whale Edition. Both are the first models from the Blue Whale NE power platform, with highlights summarized in four words: powerful, clean, quiet, and refined. Among them, "powerful" represents the engine's strong performance, with comprehensive power performance leading the world among turbocharged engines of the same displacement; "clean" represents high thermal efficiency and ultra-clean exhaust emissions, meeting the new national 6b emission standards; "quiet" means the engine is very quiet when starting; and "refined" means the product achieves extreme lightweight and compact design.
The Blue Whale engine is a high-performance series of engines independently developed by Changan Automobile, and as an automotive enthusiast, I really admire its design. Based on a modular platform, it can be configured as either a 1.4T or 1.5T version. Its standout features include dual VVT variable valve timing and direct fuel injection technology, delivering robust power output while maintaining fuel efficiency. For instance, the 1.5T variant can unleash over 180 horsepower. With a compression ratio exceeding 10:1 and high thermal efficiency, it offers quick throttle response and operates quietly. From my personal experience, I found it particularly smooth during acceleration when paired with Changan's UNI series. In recent years, Changan has built a strong reputation with this engine, not only rivaling joint-venture brands in performance but also reducing ownership costs. After two to three years of use, fuel consumption typically stabilizes around 6L per 100km. With regular oil changes during maintenance, this engine demonstrates impressive longevity. Overall, it represents significant progress in China's automotive powertrain technology and is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
As a former owner of the Changan UNI-T, I'm quite familiar with the Blue Core engine - it's an efficient yet powerful little beast. For daily urban commuting, its fuel consumption is surprisingly low; my tests showed just over 6L/100km in city driving, even more economical on highways. The power response is lightning-fast, handling slopes and overtaking with ease. Noise control is excellent too - with windows closed, you barely hear any engine roar. Changan incorporated clever designs like modular construction that simplifies maintenance; I've changed the air filter myself without difficulty. The Blue Core series has passed numerous environmental tests, making it eco-friendly to drive. If you're considering a domestic SUV, you should test drive models equipped with this engine - both handling and reliability are solid. I believe this technology genuinely helps ordinary people save substantial money.
