What is the displacement of the Honda Lingpai?

[GabriellaAnn]

The smallest displacement of the Honda Lingpai is 1.8L. The reasons why the Honda Lingpai only has one displacement are as follows: 1. Lack of engine power: Compared to the 1.4T engines paired with dual-clutch transmissions in the Bora and Lavida, the 1.8L engine of the Lingpai may feel somewhat lacking in terms of 'excitement.' However, when compared to the Hyundai Langdong, which also has a 1.8L engine, the Lingpai performs better in terms of power linearity and smoothness. For example, the Lingpai does not make the initial throttle response overly sensitive like the Langdong, thus avoiding a sense of exaggeration. 2. Considerations for fuel economy: The fuel consumption of the Lingpai's manual and automatic transmission models is 6.5L/100km and 6.7L/100km, respectively, both only slightly lower than the Civic by a negligible 0.1L. However, the 'softened' throttle response filters out many unnecessary foot movements by the driver, which undoubtedly contributes to better fuel efficiency, especially in city driving where frequent throttle adjustments are required.

[MatthewMarie]

Friends who have driven the Lingpai should know that this car actually comes in two engine displacements. The older models were all equipped with a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, codenamed R18Z, which runs as smoothly as Dove chocolate in city driving. However, the newer models have long since switched, with the main offering being a 1.0T three-cylinder turbocharged engine. Don’t let the small displacement fool you—Honda has tuned it to deliver 122 horsepower, making it quite peppy from a stop at traffic lights. If your budget allows, go straight for the hybrid version, which pairs a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with an electric motor, achieving fuel consumption of just over 4 liters per 100 km. Once, I drove over 700 kilometers on a full tank on the highway. That said, the three-cylinder engine does make noticeably more noise during cold starts. If this bothers you, I recommend testing it at the dealership by turning the engine off and on a few times to get a feel for it.

[Jack]

My neighbor bought the Lingpai last year, the 1.0T model with a 998cc turbocharged engine. One day, I borrowed it to haul goods from IKEA and was surprised that this small engine didn’t struggle even when fully loaded with furniture. The turbo kicked in around 2000 RPM, though you’d need to step on the gas earlier when overtaking on the highway. At the 4S store, you can still find leftover 2019 models with the 1.8L engine—better act fast if you want a bigger displacement. But honestly, for city commuting, the 1.0T saves you 200-300 yuan a month on gas, which is better spent on ribs. Plus, the 40-liter tank costs less than 300 yuan to fill up.

[VonZoey]

Last week, I accompanied my colleague to pick up a Lingpai Hybrid and specifically checked the nameplate—the engine displacement is 1498cc. Honda's i-MMD system is quite interesting; below 80 km/h, it's mostly electric motor-driven, with the engine only responsible for generating electricity. We drove 23 kilometers back to the company from the dealership, and the displayed fuel consumption was 3.9L. The salesperson said this car has a 36-liter fuel tank and can run 900 kilometers, but in reality, with the AC on, it's probably about 80% of that. The fuel version is a 1.0T, and some in the car owners' group mentioned that using 92-octane fuel causes shaking, recommending 95-octane during the break-in period.

[MacAubrey]

Having worked on dozens of Lingpais in the repair shop, I've noticed its engine displacement evolution is quite representative. The 2013-2016 models all came with 1.8L engines, then the facelift switched to 1.0T three-cylinder, and now the hybrid uses a 1.5L. What surprised me most was that 1.0T engine - with an unusually small 71mm bore but paired with an oversized turbo. Some owners report needing to replace engine mounts after 60,000km, otherwise the steering wheel vibrates noticeably. Worth mentioning that the hybrid's battery eats into trunk space - last time I helped a customer load a stroller, it barely fit.

[VonMaci]

The Lingpao has been used as a ride-hailing vehicle for three years. The 1.8L version can rev up to 6,500 RPM at full throttle. The new 1.0T model has a smaller displacement but accelerates 0.5 seconds faster, at the cost of the engine roaring loudly when climbing hills with the AC on. Once, I picked up a SAIC engineer who mentioned that Honda's 122 horsepower per liter is pushing the engine too hard, and he recommended using 0W-20 full synthetic oil for maintenance. If buying a new car now, the hybrid version is more recommended, with its 1.5L engine achieving 40% thermal efficiency, and it shuts off at red lights, making it surprisingly quiet.