Chevy Bringing European 1.6-Liter Turbo Four to America
Opel‘s new 1.6-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine will be heading to America in 2014 and will be seen under the hood of various Chevrolet models.
GM’s European subsidiary introduced the new powerplant back in May, and is the first of three new lines of four-cylinder engines mostly engineered by Opel. The new turbo-four incorporates direct fuel injection and start/stop technology in order to maximize fuel economy and performance. The powerplant will be able to produce up to 221 lb-ft of torque and production will begin later this year at GM’s Hungary plant.
Chances are, we’ll be seeing the 1.6-liter turbo-four in the Chevrolet Malibu, Equinox, and Sonic models between 2014 and 2015. There are also rumors that the next-generation GMC Terrain will take advantage of the engine.
[Source: GM Inside News]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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