Infiniti 2.0L Turbo Engine to Be Made in America
Infiniti will begin producing its newest engine in America.
The Japanese automaker has announced the official start of production at the Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, which will assemble the company’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. That powerplant will be used in the European versions of the Infiniti Q50 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class that is assembled in Alabama.
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The new plant is a partnership between the Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG and around 200 new jobs have been added to support production. The company expects 200 more jobs to be added once the plant ramps up to its full 250,000 engine annual capacity. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will have 211 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque.
“The opening of this new powertrain facility is an important step for Infiniti,” said Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen. “It is the first step of our manufacturing expansion that will include the start of vehicle production in China later this year and in Europe next year.”
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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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