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Mar 03, 2019 - 05:51 PM
Hi there
According to our info, the Haval H1's 1.5-litre engine produces 69 kW and 130 Nm (close enough to the figures you got from the dealership). The catch is that the peak torque only arrives at 4000 r/min and the peak power at 6000 r/min, which means that you have to keep the revs up to extract meaningful performance. This would entail gearing down quite often, else it might feel a bit gutless...
Comparing it to the Chevy Spark 1.2, the Haval H1 doesn't have a lot more power (only 7 or 8 kW more), but the H1 is quite a bit heavier and bigger, which results in added aerodynamic drag and more weight to move around. That is why it feels like it doesn't perform as well as the Spark did. This will also affect the fuel consumption, because the engine has to work pretty hard to move the car.
There isn't much you can do about this, but perhaps you could talk to your dealership about having an outside tuning firm massage your car for a bit more power. With re-worked intake- and exhaust systems as well as a chip installation, those Toyota 1NZ-FE engines (as used in the Haval H1 and GWM C10/C20/Florid) can produce about 10% more torque (Nm) and 20% more power (kW) than standard, which may solve both your performance- and consumption concerns.
Hope this helps!
The AskAutoTrader Team
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