Starting from July 1, provinces, cities and some regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Jiangsu, etc. will implement the National VI standard ahead of schedule. For ordinary consumers, new emission standards are coming, how should we choose vehicles?
Market mainstream, small displacement engine
The strictness of China VI has put pressure on major car companies, but it has also promoted the upgrading and iteration of industry technology. In addition to the three methods of lightening the body, improving the thermal efficiency of the engine and introducing a hybrid system, the miniaturization and upgrading of the engine Single-cylinder efficiency has become the mainstream choice. In this context, more and more car companies adopt small-displacement three-cylinder engines. When it comes to three-cylinders, many consumers will think of the problems of insufficient power, vibration and noise of some three-cylinder engines in the early years. With the continuous update and iteration of engine technology, although the number of cylinders and displacement continue to decrease, its actual performance is actually stronger, and its performance in terms of fuel economy and friction loss reduction is more prominent, which not only meets daily use, but also saves energy and reduces emissions. The displacement engine has undoubtedly become the best choice for daily scooter.
Strength certification, Oscar Ming “core”
Under this general trend, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Toyota and many other car companies have devoted themselves to the tide of three-cylinder engines. With the maturity of technology, it is almost impossible to distinguish the difference between three-cylinder engines and four-cylinder engines; Reese is an excellent example. The 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine equipped with this model has won the International Engine of the Year Award as soon as it came out in 2012. This is also the first three-cylinder engine in the world to win this award. Moreover, the smoothness of this engine reached a world-class level at that time.
The International Engine of the Year Award, I believe that every car fan who thinks that cars are more attractive than girls must be familiar with it. For example, the importance of this award seems to be the Oscar of the film industry. Those who can be selected as the “International Engine of the Year” must have a pivotal position in the entire automotive industry. In the recently announced engine industry – 2019 International Engine and Powertrain Awards (International Engine Of the Year), Ford’s star engine 1.0-liter EcoBoost once again won the “best engine” in the category below 150 horsepower – this is also the first time since 2012 It is the 11th time to win this award since the first engine came out and won the World Best Engine Award that year.
The key for the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine to stand out, in addition to taking into account small size, low weight, high efficiency and power output comparable to larger displacement engines, is that this 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is the first in the industry, the first time in the three-cylinder The engine is equipped with engine deactivation technology to further improve fuel economy. In addition, Ford engineers have adopted a series of methods to solve the vibration and noise control of the three-cylinder engine, one of which is called crankshaft center offset technology, which is equivalent to installing an “invisible engine”. The “balance shaft” can make the engine more stable during power output, making it reach a world-class level in terms of NVH.
Economical and applicable, a new model of family sedan
Doesn’t this Ming “core” engine with strong strength and excellent technology that has won many global awards make people very tempted? The Changan Ford New Escort launched in October 2018 is equipped with this 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which not only saves fuel at ordinary times, Strong power can be erupted at critical moments, and the vibration and noise problems of the three-cylinder engine are avoided.
From the very beginning of engine design, the Ford family aimed at optimum fuel efficiency and guaranteed performance, and made major improvements to the cylinder head, fuel injection and emission control systems of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The new Escort is equipped with the award-winning Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 94kW and a maximum torque of 170N·m. Through the application of the three key technologies of direct injection, variable camshaft timing technology and turbocharging, it ensures optimal combustion efficiency, and further introduces mixed injection, exhaust manifold integrated in the cylinder head and intelligent Cylinder deactivation technology effectively improves thermal efficiency, reduces engine fuel consumption, and can more easily cope with the upcoming National 6a and the more stringent National 6b emission standards in the future.
The new Escort is equipped with a 6-speed SelectShiftTM automatic transmission and a new 6-speed manual transmission. It not only has excellent control and smooth shifting experience, but also improves power and fuel economy. It is perfectly combined with small displacement engines , to achieve an ultra-low fuel consumption of 5.6L per 100 kilometers under comprehensive conditions.
In addition to the excellent performance in power, the new Escort is equipped with intelligent keyless entry, 8-inch multimedia navigation system, automatic constant temperature air-conditioning and other technological configurations; the standard configuration of the whole series is ESC electronic stability control system, HSA hill assist system, etc. A number of safety systems, as well as leading body size and space at the same level, provide consumers with safer and better travel protection.
In general, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine equipped with the New Escort is not inferior to the four-cylinder engine in terms of power performance, and Ford’s innovative improvement of the three-cylinder technology has also broken the standard of the three-cylinder engine with actual performance. It is worthy of being the masterpiece of the three-cylinder engine. At the same time, as a 100,000-class entry-level family sedan, the New Escort satisfies the car needs of Chinese families well. It not only meets the needs of daily commuting and commuting, but also can carry the family on occasional trips with ease; whether it is In terms of performance, space and comfort, it has demonstrated the high quality corresponding to its positioning as a boutique mid-level family car. Don’t hesitate any longer, drive the new Escort equipped with the “Oscar” engine home.
