The redesigned Coolray and regional iterations of the Icon or Atlas 2 are equipped with the 1.5-liter Geely BHE15-EFZ turbo engine, which has been manufactured at a Chinese facility since 2021. This power unit was developed as a component of Aurobay, a joint venture with Volvo.
BHE15 family: BHE15-AFD, BHE15-AFZ, BHE15-EFZ.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2021 |
| Displacement, cc | 1499 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 147 – 181 |
| Torque output, Nm | 270 – 290 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.57 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 – 11.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DVVT |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Geely Coolray 2024) — city — highway — combined |
7.2 5.5 6.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Atlas 2 (FX11) since 2022;
- Geely Coolray 1 (SX11) since 2023;
- Geely Icon 1 (SX12) since 2022;
- Geely Preface 1 (FS11) since 2023.
Disadvantages of the Geely BHE15-EFZ engine
There are no significant complaints, and Chinese owners generally give it high marks;
Carbon deposits on the intake valves are a problem for all direct fuel injection units; the timing chain drive is also very dependable and doesn’t bother you during runs up to 200,000 kilometers;
The price of consumables has gone up a little from its predecessor.