Do Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan face issues with engine strain and reduced performance when the vehicle is fully loaded?

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Do Changan Kalam owners in Pakistan face issues with engine strain and reduced performance when the vehicle is fully loaded?

Drivers often mention that the engine becomes underpowered with heavy cargo. Is this a sign of insufficient engine torque for the claimed capacity?

Zarnish asked on 18 Jun 2025 16:30:18 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 18 Jun 2025 16:33:05 pm

Yes, this is a common and consistent complaint.

Causes:

The Kalam’s 1.0L o r 1.2L engine depending on variant offers limited torque ~90–100 Nm, which is insufficient when fully loaded.

Under full load, the vehicle struggles on inclines o r highways.

Acceleration s sharply, and engine noise increases, indicating high strain.

This shows the engine lacks low-end torque required for commercial-grade hauling, even if it meets emission o r efficiency norms.