The company has only been producing the 1.5-liter Geely JLC-4G15 or 1.5 DVVT engine since 2016, and it is only found on the second generation of the Emgrand 7 sedan and other comparable models. An upgraded version of this motor with 114 horsepower is available under the JLC-4G15B index.
JLC-4G15, JLY-4G15, JLC-4G18, JLY-4G18, JLD-4G20, and JLD-4G24 are Toyota engine clones.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 103 – 106 |
| Torque output, Nm | 138 – 140 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 77.8 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Geely Emgrand 7 2020) — city — highway — combined |
9.8 6.2 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 110 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Emgrand 7 2 (FE-3) in 2016 – 2020;
- Emgrand 7 4 (SS11) since 2021.
Disadvantages of the Geely JLC-4G15 engine
The unit is commended on specialized forums, and no flaws have yet been discovered;
The timing chain operates for a considerable amount of time, and if it stretches, it will do so over a distance of more than 150,000 kilometers; additionally, lubricant consumption may occur during extended runs as a result of rings;
The cylinder head lacks hydraulic lifters, and the valves must be adjusted every 100,000 kilometers.