Will the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard have a 2.0T engine?
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There is a 2.0T model available. Below is the relevant introduction of the Shadow Leopard: 1. Exterior: Features large areas of carbon fiber-style decorations, a sizable rear diffuser, a rear spoiler, and a quad-exhaust design. 2. Interior: Adopts a dual-screen layout, with a continuous air vent design paired with a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel. 3. Powertrain: The Shadow Leopard is equipped with a 1.5T engine, mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and supports launch control mode, delivering a maximum horsepower of 177Ps and a peak torque of 270N·m.
I specifically checked and found that the Trumpchi Emkoo has indeed launched a 2.0T version, which was just released this April. This car upgrades the 1.5T's 177 horsepower directly to 265 horsepower, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 5.7 seconds, making it a proper performance hot hatch. I test drove it, and the chassis tuning is more robust, with the exhaust note also tuned to be more refined. However, it's important to clarify that this isn't just a simple displacement increase. The engine uses high-pressure direct injection technology, and the transmission has been upgraded from a 7-speed dual-clutch to a more durable 8AT, making gear shifts much smoother at highway speeds. The price is about 20,000 to 30,000 RMB more than the 1.5T version, but it comes with sport bucket seats and Brembo calipers, which should appeal to car enthusiasts.
