
The displacement of the Changan Yuexiang is 1.4 liters or 1.5 liters. The 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine of the Changan Yuexiang has a maximum power of 74 kW and a maximum torque of 135 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 6000 rpm and the maximum torque achieved between 3500 to 4500 rpm. This engine is equipped with multi-point fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine of the Changan Yuexiang has a maximum power of 78.5 kW and a maximum torque of 145 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 5500 rpm and the maximum torque achieved between 3500 to 4500 rpm.

I remember the Changan Yuexiang had quite a few engine displacement options. The earliest 2011 manual transmission models came with a 1.5L engine - a JL475Q7 inline-four cylinder unit producing 76kW maximum power. Later upgraded versions featured a 1.6L engine with slightly better performance. Current new models mainly use 1.4L and 1.5L naturally aspirated engines - my friend's Yuexiang V7 purchased last year has the 1.4L version. There's also a 1.5T turbocharged variant delivering up to 132 horsepower. Displacement choice depends on needs: the 1.4L is fuel-efficient for city commuting, while the 1.5T offers more power. Mechanics say Yuexiang's engine belt design is quite good, typically requiring inspection only after 100,000 kilometers during maintenance.

Last time I accompanied my relative to the 4S store to check out the Yuexiang, the salesperson mentioned that this car's engine comes in three displacement configurations. The older 1.5L version is more common and uses Changan's own BlueCore engine technology. The new entry-level version features a 1.4L inline four-cylinder, while the top trim comes with a turbocharged 1.5T. The best-selling model is actually the naturally aspirated 1.5L version, with a combined fuel consumption of around 6.2 liters, and it runs on 92-octane gasoline. A mechanic mentioned that the valve cover gasket on these engines tends to leak oil, but replacing the gasket only costs about a hundred yuan.

The Changan Alsvin offers flexible engine options. The 1.4L displacement model delivers a maximum power of 74 kW, while the 1.5L version produces 79 kW. The 2015 batch with the 1.5T turbocharged engine was the most powerful, with torque exceeding 140 N·m. My uncle's 2014 model still had a cast iron cylinder block, but the newer models have switched to all-aluminum. Although the naturally aspirated engine's specifications are modest, it excels in reliability, with minimal idle vibration during cold starts. The white color variant is recommended for better heat dissipation in summer.


