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Hawtai B11 1.8 T (160 Hp)
Overall Rating
Hawtai B11:
Hawtai Motor Group is a Chinese automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Beijing, with production facilities in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, and Rongcheng, Shandong. Selling cars and SUVs under the Hawtai brand, from 2002 to 2010 the company had a joint venture or other form of legal cooperation with Hyundai Motors that manufactured Hyundai-brand passenger cars for the mainland China market; Hawtai continues to use some Hyundai technology today.
As of late 2010, its production capacity was reported to be 350,000 units/year. What distinguishes Hawtai from rival private Chinese automakers is its diesel engine production ability. Billing itself as a clean vehicle brand, Hawtai also is a supplier to the Chinese State....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B11 Overview:
Hawtai B11 (B11). With 215 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1510 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
No Euro NCAP rating found for the Hawtai B11 generation. As a vehicle primarily for the Chinese domestic market, it was likely not subjected to European safety tests, making its crash performance unknown.
1.8 T (160 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8T engine provides decent power, and when paired with a manual transmission, it likely offers a more engaging and controlled driving experience than the automatic.
Fuel Economy
Expected to offer slightly better fuel economy and more direct power delivery compared to the automatic variant of the same engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior for a mid-size sedan
- • Offers good value for money in its segment
- • Choice of both petrol and diesel engine options
- • Relatively comfortable ride quality
Cons:
- • Dated 4-speed automatic transmission on petrol models
- • Lack of official Euro NCAP safety ratings
- • Potentially lower refinement and build quality compared to established brands
- • Limited market presence and brand recognition outside of China
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hawtai |
| Model: | B11 |
| Generation: | B11 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 T (160 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 89.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 215 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 18K4G |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.9 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.01 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 142.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 500 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 450 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4943 mm mm |
| Width: | 1852 mm mm |
| Height: | 1511 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2764 mm mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 138 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Hawtai B11 rank in your book?