The company has been producing the 1.8-liter Geely JLE-4G18TDB or 1.8 TGDi engine since 2017. It is found in the large Emgrand GT sedan and the Atlas crossover, which is well-liked in some markets. This turbo engine resembles the VW EA888 engine and is thought to have been developed internally.
This motor’s index for the first generation is JLE-4G18TD.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 1799 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 184 |
| Torque output, Nm | 285 – 300 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84.2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVTi |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Geely Atlas 2020) — city — highway — combined |
13.3 6.5 9.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 155 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Atlas 1 (NL-3) since 2018;
- Geely Borui 1 (GC9) since 2017.
Disadvantages of the Geely JLE-4G18TDB engine
They frequently only complain about odd operating noises and intense vibrations on specialized forums;
Although the turbine is dependable, there have already been instances of bypass valve replacement under warranty;
Here, poor fuel causes candles, lambda probes, and a catalyst to rapidly fail;
During the recall campaign, the fuel pump in vehicles with this turbo engine was replaced.