
The engine speed of the Sagitar ranges from 2000 to 3000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Engine speed refers to the number of revolutions a rotating object makes around its axis per unit of time. Taking the 2021 Sagitar as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4753mm, width 1800mm, height 1462mm, with a wheelbase of 2731mm and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. The 2021 Sagitar is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 175Nm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The front suspension type is a double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension type is a multi-link independent suspension.

I haven’t been driving my Sagitar for long, and I’ve noticed that the engine RPM is never fixed—it really depends on the road conditions. In city traffic jams, it usually idles around 1,500 RPM while crawling along, but if you press the accelerator deeper, the RPM can shoot up to over 3,000, delivering instant power. When the AC compressor kicks in during summer, the idle RPM increases by over 100. On the highway at 120 km/h, the RPM stays around 2,500, but climbing a steep hill or overtaking can push it up to 4,000 RPM. However, with an automatic transmission, you don’t need to worry too much about RPM—the gearbox will match the gears automatically. One thing worth noting is during a cold start, when the RPM temporarily spikes to 1,200 before settling back to 750 RPM once the engine warms up.

My Sagitar has been running for three years, and the engine RPM entirely depends on how you press the accelerator. When idling at a red light, the RPM steadily stays at 750, which is the most fuel-efficient. If you accelerate to overtake on the highway, pressing the pedal hard sends the RPM soaring to 4000, and you can hear the engine roaring. The worst is during traffic jams when frequent starts and stops keep the RPM bouncing between 1500 and 2000. Once, climbing a mountain road in S mode, the RPM stubbornly stayed at 3000, but the power was truly impressive. I recommend getting into the habit of checking the tachometer—if you notice frequent erratic fluctuations, it might be due to a dirty throttle.

The Sagitar's engine speed really varies with road conditions. During city commuting, it mostly hovers between 1,500-2,500 RPM. If encountering consecutive traffic light sections, the RPM fluctuates like a roller coaster. When cruising at 120 km/h on the highway, it maintains around 2,200 RPM, which is quite fuel-efficient. Special attention is needed during cold starts when the engine noise is particularly loud—the RPM can surge to 1,300 RPM for several dozen seconds until the coolant temperature rises and normalizes. During hard acceleration, the RPM spikes noticeably; I've tried flooring the throttle, pushing it straight to 5,500 RPM, where you can hear the engine roaring. In daily driving, listening to the engine sound while playing music is most practical—if the noise suddenly increases, it's likely due to an abnormal RPM surge.