The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine Geely BHE15-AFD has been produced in China only since 2023 and is so far installed only on the fourth generation of the rather popular Emgrand 7 sedans. This power unit was created as part of a joint venture with Volvo called Aurobay.
BHE15 family: BHE15-AFD, BHE15-AFZ, BHE15-EFZ.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2023 |
| Displacement, cc | 1499 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 122 – 127 |
| Torque output, Nm | 152 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73.4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.57 |
| Compression ratio | 13.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | DVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Geely Emgrand 2024) — city — highway — combined |
7.8 4.5 5.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Geely Emgrand 7 4 (SS11) since 2023.
Disadvantages of the Geely BHE15-AFD engine
- On Chinese forums it is mostly praised and there are no serious complaints;
- Like all direct injection engines, it must suffer from carbon deposits on the intake valves;
- Unlike predecessors with a timing belt drive, there is a reliable chain;
- Some owners also note the higher cost of consumables.
