The Kivachi engine was developed by SAIC Motor, based on the Rover K-series engine. It is used in Roewe and MG Motor vehicles.The 1796cc Kivachi engine is produced in two versions, a naturally aspirated producing 98 kW (131 bhp; 133 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 168 N·m (124 lb·ft) @ 4,500 rpm, and a turbocharged version producing 118 kW (158 bhp) at 5,500 rpm and 215 N·m (159 lb·ft) of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm.