What is the displacement of 530t?
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Taking the Malibu as an example, the 2018 Malibu new car can use the new "530T" identity logo at the rear, but the displacement is a 1.5L small-displacement engine. Some cars will have 530t marked at the rear, where the 5 represents the product level. Generally, the first digit being 5 indicates a mid-size car, while 3 indicates a compact car. The second digit 3 represents the power, with 3 indicating a torque between 250 to 300Nm. The 2018 Malibu is equipped with a 1.5T top-mounted direct-injection turbo engine and a 6-speed automatic DSS intelligent start-stop transmission. It also adopts Chevrolet's new unified rear badge naming, and at the same time adds the 530T Fashion Edition model, which includes many practical configurations based on the 2018 Malibu 530T.
As someone who frequently helps friends with car purchases, I've found that the BMW 530t typically refers to the turbocharged version of the 530i, with a displacement of 2.0 liters, or 1998cc. While this displacement may sound small, the addition of a turbo significantly boosts power, delivering around 250 horsepower—more spirited than a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter engine. Turbocharging compresses intake air to increase oxygen levels, making combustion more efficient, which results in quicker city acceleration and better fuel economy. I drove a friend's 2019 530t and recorded a fuel consumption of around 8L/100km, with effortless highway cruising. The only thing to note is a slight lag in turbo response during cold starts, so regular intake system cleaning is recommended to prevent carbon buildup. This design is BMW's smart strategy to meet emissions regulations, ideal for drivers who enjoy performance but don’t want to guzzle too much fuel.
