The Safe and Wingle 3 models were equipped with the 2.2-liter Great Wall 491QE gasoline engine, which was manufactured in China between 2001 and 2011. This engine is actually a replica of the Toyota 4Y-E engine. This power unit has been modified to meet stricter Euro 4 environmental standards under the Q491ME index.
Toyota engine clones: GW4G15, GW4G15B, GW4G15K, and GW491QE.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 2237 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 105 – 110 |
| Torque output, Nm | 190 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 91 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Features | OHV |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Great Wall Safe 2007) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 8.9 10.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 126 |
The engine was installed on:
- Great Wall Safe in 2001 – 2010;
- Great Wall Wingle 3 in 2006 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the Great Wall GW491QE engine
This motor is dependable and clever structurally, but its build quality is lacking; it is also terrified of overheating, which causes its cylinder head to break immediately; air leaks and frequent ignition system failures cause a lot of problems;
Occasionally, a jumper in the engine block between the antifreeze channel and the fourth cylinder cracks;
Oil consumption frequently reaches 1 liter per 100 kilometers after 100,000 kilometers.