FUTURE 1.4 liter....hopefully??!!

[jyahknots]

I was just on gmauthority.com and read this information about the "2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring" and that is adding an "upgraded/new" 1.4 liter engine to this trim option. It states:

"The bigger news is what sits under the hood of the 2016 Encore Sport Touring. Cousin Opel has handed off the 1.4-liter EcoTec turbocharged four-cylinder engine with start/stop technology. The 1.4-liter turbo creates 153 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, and Buick says the power will be very noticeable when searching for more low, to mid-end grunt."

Could this be one of the future engines in the Sonic?? And I'm assuming it's all they've really done is add the GM Turbo Stage Kit to get the 153 hp number? The start/stop technology sounds like a nice fuel saver addition though!

Read more: 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring Revealed | GM Authority

 

[Sneakerfix]

Direct injection is how it got the power increase IMO

 

[jyahknots]

A good point......I wish they had the specific changes they made, in the article. But give it time and somebody on this site will have the exact info for us.

 

[jyahknots]

Yeah, engine RPO code is LE2....which is also the new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine.

"In North America, the Cruze is offered with a new Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine that features direct injection to help offer a GM-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with an available six-speed automatic transmission. Standard stop/start technology contributes to efficiency in stop-and-go driving."

Old news......I thought I discovered something new and got all excited! Haha, oh well. NOW, they had better put it in the new Sonic! Most likely the 2017 model though as there's no mention in the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Online Order Guide/Reference Guide....

Model Information - Online Ordering Guide

 

[MaD]

That eco stuff is horrible... I had a loaner Malibu and do not like that stop/start feature, plus that 2.0L was pretty gutless [emoji55] ... but that's my 2₩..

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[The Champ]

I've driven a few cars with the stop/start technology. Most recently a BMW 525i. Performed flawlessly.

 

[14SonicLTZ]

The motor is all new... Aluminum head and block... We have a cast iron block with aluminum head now...

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