Since 2013, the company’s Hungarian plant has been producing the 1.6-liter Opel A16XHT or LVP engine, which is fitted to upgraded versions of well-known models like the Insignia and Astra. Under the A16SHT index, there is a more potent Performance Turbo version of this power unit.
A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET, and A18XER are all part of the A10 line.
The engine was mounted on:
- Opel Astra J (P10) in 2012 – 2015;
- Opel Insignia A (G09) in 2013 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 260 – 280 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | balance shafts |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DCVCP |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.55 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Insignia 2015) — city — highway — combined |
8.7 4.7 6.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
| Weight, kg | 130 |
Disadvantages of the A16XHT engine
Excessive noise, whistling, and vibrations during operation frequently irritate this engine;
There were multiple recall campaigns, the first of which was brought on by candle electrodes falling off;
Since there have been numerous reports of piston destruction, we suggest replacing them with forged ones.
This small resource has a water pump, a thermostat, and a short-lived high-pressure fuel pump;
The balance shaft chain may stretch after 100,000 kilometers, and replacement is highly costly.