Which brand of engine is used in the Leopaard Mattu?

[Toby]

The engine in the Leopaard Mattu is based on BMW technology. Taking the 2020 Leopaard Mattu as an example, it is a compact SUV with the following dimensions: length 4696mm, width 1906mm, height 1709mm, wheelbase 2700mm, minimum ground clearance 175mm, and a curb weight of 1660kg. The 2020 Leopaard Mattu is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 200PS, maximum torque of 270Nm, and maximum power of 147kW. It is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.

[JuniperMarie]

When I bought the Leopaard Mattu, I specifically researched its engine. It uses the CE16 engine from New Power, a 1.6T turbocharged unit. This engine is actually produced under BMW's technology license - it's the domestic version of the Prince series engine, also used in the Brilliance V7. With a maximum power output of 200 horsepower, it feels quite responsive in city driving, especially with good low-end torque. However, it's worth noting that this engine has higher fuel quality requirements - I recommend using 95-octane gasoline to reduce carbon buildup. Also, oil changes need to be more frequent - changing full synthetic oil every 7,500 kilometers is advisable.

[VeraLynn]

Last time when driving my friend's Leopaard Mattu on mountain roads, we talked about the heart of this car - it's equipped with a CE16 engine from Mianyang Xinchen Power, whose prototype was jointly developed by BMW and PSA. It really drives with that European car feel, with early turbo engagement delivering maximum torque at just 1500 rpm. However, the acceleration in the higher rev range is relatively flat. Here's a cool fact: this engine's cylinder block actually uses arc spraying technology, offering significantly better wear resistance than traditional cast iron.

[VanGriffin]

This car is frequently seen in the repair shop for maintenance, with all Leopaard Mattus equipped with the Xinchen CE16 engine. Despite its displacement of only 1.6T, the tuning is more aggressive than many 2.0L naturally aspirated engines. It features a twin-scroll turbo design with exhaust gas diversion technology to reduce interference. However, a common issue is the water pipe joints prone to leakage, so we always recommend owners to replace them with reinforced parts in advance. The oil filter location is also tricky, making DIY replacement quite challenging.

[SanAshlyn]

After studying its technical manual, the CE16 engine equipped in the Mattu has quite a story. Its prototype is the BMW N18 series, which was improved by New Power with an integrated exhaust manifold for faster warm-up during cold starts. The valve train system utilizes dual VVT, allowing idle fuel consumption to be controlled at 0.8L/hour. However, car owner groups report this engine is quite finicky—the mass airflow sensor occasionally throws errors, and fault codes appear more frequently in humid weather.

[ThomasLynn]

Last year, I rented a Mattu for a long-distance trip, and the engine nameplate clearly stated 'CE16'. Research revealed it's produced by BMW-licensed XinChen, even retaining BMW's 12.9-grade high-strength cylinder head bolts. The turbo's 'whoosh' sound during acceleration was particularly thrilling, but turbo lag was noticeable. I'd recommend installing a turbo timer – shutting off immediately after summer highway runs could damage the turbo bearings.