The 1.5-liter Geely JLC-4G15 or 1.5 DVVT engine has been produced by the company since 2016 and is exclusively installed in the second generation of the Emgrand 7 sedan and similar models. There is an upgraded version of this engine with a power output of 114 horsepower, designated as JLC-4G15B. The JLC engine family also includes the JLC-4G18.
| Exact capacity | 1498 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 103 - 106 HP |
| Torque | 138 - 140 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 77.8 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 78.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Engine features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | DVVT |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 280 000 HP |
| City | 9.8 litry |
| Route | 6.2 litry |
| Mixed | 7.5 litry |
The weight of the JLC-4G15 engine according to the catalog is 110 kg. The engine number JLC-4G15 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This engine appeared not long ago, so there is not enough data on its breakdowns. On specialized forums, the unit is praised and no weak points have been found yet. The timing chain lasts for a long time and if it stretches, it happens after a mileage of more than 150,000 kilometers. Also, on high mileage, lubricant consumption due to ring deposits is sometimes encountered. There are no hydraulic compensators in the cylinder head, and the valves need to be adjusted every 100,000 km.
| Emgrand 7 2 (FE-3) | 2016 - 2020 |
| Emgrand 7 4 (SS11) | 2021 - CE |
The 1.8-liter Geely JLC-4G18 or 1.8 DVVT engine has been produced in China since 2016 and is currently only installed in the second generation of the Emgrand X7 crossover and the GS hatchback. This power unit is a modification of the JLY-4G18 engine, which already comes equipped with two-phase regulators. Also part of the JLC engine family is the JLC-4G15.
The 1.8-liter 16-valve Jili JLY-4G18 or JL4G18-D engine has been produced since 2007 and is used in many models of the company, including the Emgrand ES7 sedan and the X7 crossover. This engine is practically a clone of the well-known Japanese Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine. The JLY family also includes the JLY-4G15 engine.
The 2.0-liter Geely JLD-4G20 engine has been produced in the Chinese factory of the corporation since 2010 and is installed in the very popular Atlas and Emgrand X7 crossovers on the domestic market. This power unit is practically a clone of the well-known Toyota 1AZ-FE gasoline engine. The JLD family also includes the JLD-4G24 engine.
The 1.8-liter Geely JLE-4G18TD engine was produced in a Chinese factory from 2015 to 2019 and was installed in the pre-facelift version of the Borui sedan, which was sold in our market as the Emgrand GT. This engine was created based on the popular turbocharged power units from the VW EA888 family that are well-known in our market. The second generation of this engine is designated as JLE-4G18TDB.
The 1.5-liter Peugeot DV5TED4 or YHX or BlueHDI 120 engine has been produced since 2018 and is installed in many popular models of the French company, such as C3 Aircross or C4 Cactus. In Opel vehicles, this diesel engine is known by its own index D15DTH. The DV5 line includes: - DV5RD, - DV5RE, - DV5RUC, - DV5RUCD, - DV5RCE, and - DV5RC.