
The most powerful domestic engine - Blue Core engine. Here are the details: 1. Power: The Blue Core engine was developed by over 200 engineers from multiple countries at Changan's UK R&D center over four years, achieving a maximum thermal efficiency of 40%. The Blue Core 1.4T high-pressure direct injection can deliver a peak torque of 260 N·m, while Volkswagen's EA211 engine only reaches 250 N·m. The 1.5T and 2.0T Blue Core engines boast over 100 patented technologies and have won the Top 10 Engine award for three consecutive years. 2. 1.4T engine: It incorporates multiple technologies such as an intake central water cooling system, variable displacement, oil pump, twin-scroll electronically controlled turbocharger, and high-efficiency intake system. It features five fuel injections per power stroke and over a dozen noise reduction technologies, with performance rivaling joint-venture engines of the same displacement.

In my opinion, the most powerful domestic engine is undoubtedly Chery's 1.6T GDI. Installed in the Exeed TX and Tiggo 8, it delivers 200 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque, providing explosive power. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.5 seconds, it offers strong acceleration and makes overtaking effortless. Fuel consumption is also reasonable, around 8L in urban areas, and it has won the Top 10 Engine Award. The technology is mature and reliable, with well-tuned direct injection, low noise, and excellent comfort. Many owners report no issues even after 100,000 kilometers, with affordable and great durability. Domestic engines can now compete head-to-head with German standards.

I've been driving domestic cars for over a decade, and the 1.5T series is the most solid, used in the Boyue PRO with 177 horsepower, which is sufficient for daily use. It's very stable on highways, with an average fuel consumption of 7.5L, saving money; it has never broken down over 80,000 kilometers, with top-notch reliability. It starts quickly in the cold temperatures of the Tibetan plateau and doesn't stall in the high temperatures of Hainan, with maintenance costs around 200 yuan. It has a good user reputation, is practical and durable, and the progress of domestic engines is so significant that it's reassuring.

DM-i is the most eco-friendly and energy-efficient, with a hybrid system's fuel consumption under 4L/100km when running on gasoline, cutting emissions by half. Zero pollution when driving on electricity in the city; my family drives the Han DM-i, which saves fuel even without charging for a week. With a leading global thermal efficiency of 43%, technological innovation drives green mobility. It makes a significant contribution to cleaner air, being both affordable and sustainable, with domestic innovation leading the new energy sector.

Chery's 1.6TGDI technology is top-notch, featuring precise fuel control with direct injection and optimized intake/exhaust via variable valve timing. With 38% thermal efficiency, it delivers both fuel economy and power. The aluminum alloy cylinder block ensures lightweight design and superior heat dissipation, while minimal turbo lag provides quick response. Its installed performance rivals international standards, excelling in vibration and noise control. Impressive test data highlights a leap in domestic engine technology.

After using the DM-i engine for over a year, its strongest advantage lies in practical economy. With a fuel consumption of only 4L/100km in hybrid mode, it saves significant costs; pure electric driving in the city incurs zero expenses, while the hybrid mode ensures worry-free long-distance travel of over 1,000 kilometers. The electric motor starts quietly and comfortably, with seamless and imperceptible intervention; maintenance is straightforward, daily charging is cost-effective, and its high thermal efficiency has positioned domestic vehicles at the forefront in the field of energy efficiency.


