Only the fourth generation of the rather well-liked Emgrand 7 sedans currently have the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated Geely BHE15-AFD engine, which has only been manufactured in China since 2023. 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 2023 |
| Displacement, cc | 1499 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 122 – 127 |
| Torque output, Nm | 152 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.57 |
| Compression ratio | 13.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| 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 Emgrand 2024) — city — highway — combined |
7.8 4.5 5.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Emgrand 7 4 (SS11) since 2023.
Disadvantages of the Geely BHE15-AFD engine
Like all direct injection engines, it must suffer from carbon deposits on the intake valves; unlike its predecessors with a timing belt drive, it has a dependable chain; some owners also point out the higher cost of consumables; on Chinese forums, it is primarily praised and there are no significant complaints.