Will the Lingpai come with a four-cylinder engine again?
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It might. In September 2018, GAC Honda Lingpai underwent a major facelift, not only with a significant change in appearance but also with the powertrain switching to a three-cylinder engine. As Honda's test model for the three-cylinder engine market, the Lingpai's facelift was quite successful, with sales statistics for September showing a total of 16,000 units sold that month. Difference in balance: For four-stroke engines, the main difference between three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines lies in their balance. Three-cylinder engines are not as well-balanced as four-cylinder engines. Different ignition intervals: The firing order of a three-cylinder engine is generally 1-3-2, with an ignition interval angle of 240 degrees. The crankshaft rotation angle for one stroke of the engine is 180 degrees, meaning that within adjacent ignition intervals, three cylinders simultaneously consume power during a 60-degree crankshaft rotation. The firing order of a four-cylinder engine is generally 1-3-4-2, with an ignition interval angle of 180 degrees. The power strokes of each cylinder are tightly connected without any gaps.
Having worked in the car industry for years, I've noticed that the Honda Lingpai now mostly uses three-cylinder engines, like the 1.0T version. It's quite fuel-efficient, but some people still complain about the vibration issues with three-cylinder engines. The automotive industry is currently focusing on small-displacement, high-efficiency engines. A friend at Honda also mentioned that production lines have been optimized, with the focus now on hybrid and electric vehicles. Although four-cylinder engines existed before, like the older 1.8L version, the high costs and strict emission standards make it unlikely for them to be reintroduced. From my maintenance experience, servicing three-cylinder engines isn't difficult, but owners need to get used to the noise. It seems Honda will likely stick to this path in the future, given that environmental protection is a major trend. Drivers need to learn to balance power and environmental concerns, choosing reliable models is key.
