SQRF4J16 engine
The SQRF4J16 engine is fitted to 11 generation(s): Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Chery Arrizo 8, Jaecoo J7, Exeed LX, Exeed TXL.
Common problems and what to check
Engine: Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)
- data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving
What to check when buying: oil level and smell; software updates at the dealer.
Tip: Let the turbo idle after hard driving; change oil more often than scheduled.
Cars with this engine
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max I2022–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpChery Tiggo 8 Pro I2021–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpChery Arrizo 8 I2022–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpJaecoo J7 I2023–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpExeed LX I2019–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpExeed TXL I2019–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpJetour X70 Plus I2020–present · 1.6 Turbo, 190 hpJetour X90 Plus I2021–present · 1.6 Turbo, 186 hpJetour Dashing I2022–present · 1.6 Turbo, 197 hpTenet T7 I2025–present · 1.6 Turbo, 150 hpTenet T8 I2025–present · 1.6 Turbo, 150 hp