The popular Livan X6 Pro crossover and Livan S6 Pro sedan are equipped with the 1.5-liter Geely BHE15-AFZ turbo engine, which has been manufactured by the Chinese company 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 |
| Torque output, Nm | 270 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.57 |
| Compression ratio | 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 Livan X6 Pro 2024) — city — highway — combined |
7.9 5.7 6.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Livan S6 Pro (NS11) since 2022;
- Livan X6 Pro (NX31) since 2022.
Disadvantages of the Geely BHE15-AFZ engine
Like all direct injection engines, it has carbon deposits on the intake valves; the timing chain lasts for a very long time without being changed, even after runs of up to 200,000 kilometers; consumables are slightly more expensive on specialized forums; and there aren’t many complaints or known vulnerabilities in China.