The 1.5-liter Great Wall GW4B15 turbo engine has been assembled at a Chinese factory since 2018 and is installed on the basic modifications of the group’s most popular F7 and F7x crossovers. In some markets, such a turbo engine in 2020 gave way to the updated GW4B15A unit.
Own 1.5-liter engines: GW4B15, GW4B15A, GW4B15D.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 1499 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 – 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 280 – 285 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82.6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | CVVL |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Haval F7 2019) — city — highway — combined |
10.7 6.8 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
The engine was installed on:
- Haval F7 I since 2018;
- Haval F7x I since 2019.
Disadvantages of the Great Wall GW4B15 engine
- The main problem is valve coking due to the direct injection system.
- On specialized forums, there are often complaints about failures in the ignition system.
- The network describes a number of cases of replacing the fuel pump and lambda probes under warranty.
- Due to the fault of a bursting turbine pipe, engine power can drop sharply.
