Since 2017, the company’s factories have assembled the 1.5-liter GM LYX turbocharged gasoline engine, which is mounted on the well-liked Chevrolet Equinox crossovers and the comparable GMC Terrain. This power unit is positioned under the index 1.5 TGI on the models of the Chinese company MG.
The LV7, LE2, L3A, LFV, LSD, and LYX are small gasoline engines.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 1490 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 275 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | MHI |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.0 (4.0 liters for the front-wheel drive version) |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chevrolet Equinox 2018) — city — highway — combined |
9.0 6.9 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
The engine was installed on:
- Chevrolet Equinox 3 (D2XX) since 2017;
- GMC Terrain 2 (D2XX) since 2017.
Disadvantages of the GM LYX engine
Although this turbo engine is entirely dependable, it requires high-quality fuel and lubricants.
Money-saving measures frequently result in detonation and a burst piston septum.
There are a lot of complaints regarding the start-stop system’s poor performance on specialized forums.
The intake valves are clogged with soot, just like in all direct injection engines.
A pipe that is not connected to the throttle assembly is the root of numerous issues.