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Magotan geared for success

By Patrick Whiteley (China Daily)
Updated: 2009-09-21 08:48

Fuel-efficient engine

The secret to the new engine - also developed by VW-owned Audi - is the combination of petrol direct injection and turbocharging. In plain English, this means more power and better fuel efficiency.

It also means cleaner exhaust pushed out of the Magotan's twin exhausts.

The Magotan's turbo engine features a high-pressure fuel line that injects petrol straight into the combustion chamber.

Specially shaped pistons and a smart set of valves make the air tumble, creating more efficient combustion. When the driver slowly accelerates, this special fuel-air mix is injected directly next to the spark plug and a leaner mix gets sent to other parts of the combustion chamber.

Yet when the driver really puts their foot down on the accelerator, the engine reverts to a more conventional method of filling the combustion chamber with fuel and air.

The tumble effect and the air and fuel combination offer more power and a cleaner engine. When Chinese drivers discover the Magotan's low-end torque, it will be the talk of the town.

In the looks department, the Magotan has a sleek and sporty shape, which is enhanced by its wide stance.

The taillights are striking and give the car a distinct appearance from the rear.

To appeal to the mature family driver, seats are leather and there is ample backseat space. An automatic dual-zone climate control system is also available.

The Magotan is also the first sedan of its class in China to have a push-button parking brake as standard equipment - sure to be popular among Chinese drivers who use the handbrake more often then not because they are fresh from driving school.

The author is a senior editor of China Daily

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