News broke late last night that we could see the beloved LS7 V8 engine in the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, according to a GM VIN card PDF. There was much rejoicing. In that same document, we notice that the Buick Verano will receive a 1.6L turbocharged Ecotec engine by the 2014 model year. The engine will effectively replace the 2.4L naturally aspirated Ecotec engine, slotting just under a 2.0L turbocharged mill.
To back this up, we know that Opel’s next-generation 1.6L turbocharged Ecotec engine will soon be offered initially in the Opel Astra — the very vehicle the Verano is based on. Preliminary numbers claim to be 200 hp and up to 300 Nm, or 221 lb.-ft. of torque, while featuring stop/start technology. This means that the base Verano will see a power improvement, and most likely a fuel economy improvement. All good things.
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I just don’t know why they don’t do that to the Cruze
I figured an engine change would be on the way…good
170 PS and 260 Nm(280 Nm with overboost)… 1.6 SIDI-T
Questipn is: will it be the current European 1.6 liter with 192 hp and 170 ft.lbs or the updated motor with the stop/start and 221 ft.lbs. A 51 ft.lbs gap can make a world of difference in performance and fuel economy
Wait is the nox getting the eassist too?
Excellent move. Does anyone know if gm is currently working on a next gen eassist?
Zoom Zoom.
Wonder if this will be the engine in the Cadillac Volt.
The same engine?
No it is not. In Corsa OPC there is 1.6T MPI turbo engine older generation – GM Family 1 engine. In Buick Verano it will be new 1.6 SIDI-T (Spark ignited direct injected) engine also known as MGE (Medium gasoline engine).
This is the engine that Verano has been waiting for.. But the Chevy Cruze has been waiting on an engine like this a whole lot longer.. Hope GM plays it smart and offer it on both cars.. I mean its a mixture of great fuel economy and great performance for the size of engine.. I would be interested in a car like that.. Getting mid to high 30’s on gas and a pretty good amount of power for a car thats weighing just over 3000lbs.
Hoping its the new 1.6T with 200hp and 221 lb-ft of torque that was announced earlier this year. They should add a Verano hatch 3 door or 5 door while they’re at it, be nice alternative to the GTI’s of the world though it might need a little bit more power, hi-per strut suspension, and some form of limited slip diff if they try to position one as a hot hatch.
SK13, great minds think alike.
Aye! That new 1.6T announced earlier this year sounds like a great engine to cover the low 200hp range, be nice if the Astra GTC does come here as part of the Verano family and positioned as a sporty hatch/coupe. I also like that GM isn’t skimping on transmission choices like some brands are doing for their sporty offerings.
This new engine is the result still pretty good especially in the small car
Compared to the current base engine, the power will be about the same, but with notably better fuel economy, and this is great. But what I think is most important here is that it helps show that Buick is moving into the 21st century instead of being stuck in the past. Over 30 years ago, it offered the Skylark in roughly this size with a 2.5L 4-cylinder. Now they will have a thoroughly modern small displacement turbo. This sends the right message for Buick. And yes, I also agree that the Cruze needs to get this engine too.