Why does the new X-Trail use a three-cylinder engine?

[ElliotMarie]

The new X-Trail uses a three-cylinder engine mainly because current three-cylinder engines can surpass ordinary four-cylinder engines in terms of power and other performance indicators. Additionally, from a cost perspective, three-cylinder engines offer manufacturers a higher cost-performance ratio. Brands selling cars with three-cylinder engines in China: Looking at the brands selling three-cylinder engine cars in China, we can see Honda, BMW, Changan, Ford, MG, Roewe, Chevrolet, Buick, Lynk & Co, Geely, Citroën, Peugeot, smart, and more. Advantages of three-cylinder engines: Three-cylinder engines have two main advantages. First, they have relatively lower fuel consumption—fewer cylinders naturally mean smaller displacement, leading to reduced fuel consumption. The second advantage is their compact size and lighter weight. The smaller size allows for optimized engine bay and even cabin layouts, offering more flexibility compared to four-cylinder engines.