Since 2010, the Japanese company’s factories have assembled the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi 4A92 engine, which is found in many Chinese vehicles as well as its ASX and Lancer models. This line’s power units were developed in partnership with the Daimler-Chrysler company.
The 4A90 and 4A91 engines are also part of the 4A9 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mitsubishi ASX GA since 2010;
- Mitsubishi Lancer CY in 2011 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1590 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 117 |
| Torque output, Nm | 154 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 75 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | MIVEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi ASX 2011) — city — highway — combined |
8.4 5.2 6.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 131 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4A92 engine
Owners typically complain about the oil burner because the rings or caps are worn out;
The motor’s connecting rod and piston group resources are significantly reduced by oil starvation;
Here, some ignition system components are not very reliable;
Crankshaft oil seal leaks and timing chain stretching occur after 100,000 kilometers;
The lack of hydraulic compensators necessitates adjusting valve clearances.