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Read that the base engine for the upcoming 2016 Malibu is 1.5L turbo 4. Can't find horsepower/torque rating yet. Currently the GM 1.4L turbo 4 is 138 HP. Hyundai/Kia's 1.6L turbo 4 is 178 HP & 195 torque. If GM can get the horsepower and torque close to Hyundai/Kia's 1.6L turbo numbers and set the gearing and engine mapping properly I think it could work well. What's odd is for the Hyundai Sonata, the 1.6L turbo is the faster of the Sonata engines while also being the most fuel efficient. If GM can get the new base engine acceleration to be between 7 to 8 seconds 0-60 and have a good smooth torque acceleration feel, I think it could work well. Be interesting to see the fuel economy numbers.
An all-new, Ecotec 1.5L turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, offering a GM-estimated 37 mpg on the highway. It is part of a new global family of small-displacement gas engines designed with greater power density to deliver confident performance with excellent efficiency.
The new 1.5L turbo employs the stop/start technology introduced on the 2014 Malibu, which enhances efficiency in stop-and-go driving, contributing to a GM-estimated 27 mpg in city driving – an 8-percent increase over the current model. On the highway, 1.5L-equipped models also feature active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize efficiency.
The Malibu’s more-efficient standard engine delivers a GM-estimated 160 horsepower (119 kW) and 184 lb-ft of torque (250 Nm). The torque is comparable to the current model’s standard 2.5L naturally aspirated engine in a vehicle package that’s nearly 300 pounds lighter.
Stay away from anything with the word "turbo" in it.
These are expensive items to repair when they break.
There are enough non-turbo cars out there pick one.
And find one with a timing chain - skip the timing belt engines.
Unless, of course, you plan to trade before the manufacturers warranty expires. Then get anything you like.
Its a GM car, it will self destruct at the 5 yr mark and you will want to trade it in. I still have yet to have a GM car where things dont start breaking at the 5 yr mark.
Its a GM car, it will self destruct at the 5 yr mark and you will want to trade it in. I still have yet to have a GM car where things dont start breaking at the 5 yr mark.
The quality of all cars today is about the same.
Korean cars a little behind in the long run.
European cars are good but when it comes time for repairs very expensive.
I'd stick with US/Canada cars for the long run.
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