The turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine could be about to sunset in the U.S. First cradled by the 2019 Cadillac XT4 crossover, the LSY has since found its way under the hood of several GM utility and sedan models. Now, however, it looks like the turbo 2.0L I4 LSY is headed for the door, at least with regard to North American production.
In addition to powering the Cadillac XT4, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine also provides motivation in the ICE-based Chevy Blazer, the Cadillac CT4, the Cadillac CT5, the Cadillac XT5, and the Cadillac XT6. It also cradled the GMC Acadia before the launch of the all-new third-generation Acadia for the 2024 model year.
Depending on the application, output ratings for the LSY range between 228 and 237 horsepower, while torque is measured at 258 pound-feet. The turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY is manufactured at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee, where it’s produced alongside the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine and the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine.
Looking ahead, however, the LSY looks as though it’s about to sunset in the U.S. due to numerous production changes and a general shake-up in GM’s North American lineup. The Cadillac XT4, for example, will be discontinued after the 2025 model year, while the future for the ICE-based Chevy Blazer, Cadillac CT4, Cadillac XT5, and Cadillac XT6 remain uncertain. In fact, the only LSY-powered, U.S.-made model likely to be offered past the 2026 model year is the CT5, which just received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year.
That all said, the LSY will continue to power the Buick Envision crossover for the foreseeable future, although it should be noted that the Envision is produced at the GM-SAIC Jinqiao plant in China.
Speaking of China, the LSY will continue to be available in the Chinese market, where it powers multiple GM models across the Buick, Chevy, and Cadillac brands. In fact, the engine is even available with a mild hybrid setup for the Chinese market.
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Different 2.0L, but this helps explain its unfortunate omission from the new Equinox/Terrain.
I can’t believe how stupid GM is. There’s no way I can buy a future GM product.
You can when
-corrollas now cost 30K and still drive like it’s 1980
-kia still is garbage
-honda is almost as expensive as Toyota
-dodge has gotten less reliable with the recent merger with peugot
-ford is now as reliable as Dodge
-tesla cost of ownership long terms isn’t pretty.
In a way, were back in 1980 car world. Different issues, same feel.
My local Toyota Dealership has 9 Corollas on the lot and none of them has an MRSP above $27K
Exactly. Should be 20 flat. The Trax is a hair over 20 and way sexier.
Camrys start mid 30,s but most are almost 40 by the time they are optioned the way people buy them. I could get a traverse/Silverado for that.
Pretty sad.
More short sighted Mary moves. She is going to pare this company right down to a few very specific niche products before long. Bankruptcy could be next
This comment is so ridiculous it almost has to be a joke. GM is blowing away Ford and Stellantis in both profitability and sales volume, and you say “bankruptcy could be next”? Are you on drugs?
You’re not wrong on the profitability. But a dumb move today can mean a costly one down the road. Anyways, its sad to see this engine go, its a phenomenal engine, but I’m sure GM can muster a successor up based on the Turbomax but with smaller displacement should they need it. So its not the end of the world.
Disagree with both y’all. GM profitability is only good once inflation is ignored. In reality their spring back from 08 was actually more profitable, and that pales next to the 90’s and 60’s. GM isn’t doing great. Heck, nobody is. Stellantis and VW are barreling towards insolvency, Ford is clenched for survival and only Toyota is up there with GM as stable, and their not doing what I would say is great either.
Also, I might be the only one here, but good riddance to this engine. Compared to the 2.0 LTG, this engine pails in comparison. This engine is simply a mockery of the LTG making 20% less power, slower throttle response in the name of nearly identical emissions. The LTG was a sweet motor.
Many ICE power train decisions are based on compliance with federal and CARB regulations. The need to meet GHG emissions is paramount, also the prime driver of the EV push. . Maybe some of these rules will change, but manufacturers need to plan years in advance, and the fines for non-compliance are so substantial, maybe $26000 a vehicle, that they can’t just pay them and add the cost.
Maybe the average buyer doesn’t realize this. GM should produce a commercial that explains this. It would go a long way to help limit some of the negative thoughts people have about these decisions that GM makes. Let’s put the blame on the government (EPA) where it belongs. Then people might actually be able to bring about change in the government (Trump). It is not the government’s job to dictate to us what we drive.
Then the solution is to start fining companies based on real and sustained environmental impact, and BEVs are much worse for the environment. I would not only repeal the EV tax credit, I would charge a 20 to 50% surtax on everyone sold.
Emission regulations have been agenda-ized to strangle choice for large displacement’s performance/affordability – They all have to go! 2 valves per cylinder is the better mousetrap.
People lamenting the loss of a 2.0T in the ‘Nox’s have been incrementally lead to be midwits – half of a 6.2 or 6.6 could do that vehicle’s job better. And leave more price room for a mild hybrid.
Financial-ization is a primrose path. People have been bled dry. OEM’s shouldn’t be under a capital intensive debt funding thumb.
The 2.0L engine should have stayed in the Equinox/Terrain.
What about the Buick Envision? I don’t see that mentioned here.
It was mentioned at the very end of the article.
“The LSY will continue to power the Buick Envision crossover for the foreseeable future”.
When Gmail discontinues the 2.0 motor we will move to Toyota or Honda.
REREAD the article. It does mention the buick.
Down the Mary Biden rabbit hole we go!!
That’s too bad. I have this engine in my XT5 and its an excellent engine. It has enough pep and does great on gas. I would argue the engine is actually quite ahead of its time for how good it is compared to the archaic 2AR-FE in my Rav. I’m sure GM can muster a successor up based on the Turbomax but with smaller displacement should they need it.
No need, the 1.2 liter is plenty . That will be the only engine soon. Ford seems to have engine choices, strange
XT4 discontinued in 2025?? I missed that announcement!?
I have this engine in my 2023 ct4 and gets over 30 mpg, car is fun to drive but gm just keeps telling us we have to settle for smaller and smaller engines. Theirs a point where little engines just have to work harder to move the vehicle resulting in more pollution. My 2018 equinox 2.0 iam very light on the go pedal is why I get 30 mpg in that as well. My wife’s 1.3 trailblazer doesn’t do any better than either of mine mpg wise. Gm needs to get there head out of the as: and realize this. Let us buy what we want. I am willing to pay for a better choice.
I love the 2.0T engine as I have it in my 2014 Regal and now in our 2024 XT4. In fact, it’s one of the reasons we purchased the XT4. It has an excellent power band and is responsive, efficient, reliable, and fun to drive. The Saab roots are quite evident in it and GM’s engineers continued to refine it over the years. It’s too bad the decision has been made to discontinue it. It would have been a great pair with a mild hybrid motor system to offer improved fuel efficiency.
A 2.0L Turbo is the modern equivalent of a small block V8 back in the day. Every OEM and his brother has and needs a 2.0L Turbo in their engine lineup because it can power such a wide range of vehicles.
GM previously cancelled the N.A. 1.8L Turbo during development so now they will have a huge gap in their engine portfolio between the 1.5L and 2.5L Turbos. Will that gap be covered by a hybrid powertrain . . . ?
GM seems to be missing an opportunity to make the 2.0L turbo an option again for the Equinox / Terrain without spending extra $$ to increase 2.0L engine production volume. A shame, because the extra weight of the new version Equinox/Terrain will soon cause disappointment with the 1.5L turbo for many owners.
The LTG 2.0 in our 2016 Malibu has been an excellent engine with well over 100k miles. I would have bought the Equinox, but the 1.5 was the only engine available. Our 22 Blazer with the LSY is adequate, but the LTG was the best choice for performance and mileage. The 2016-2023 base Camaro had the 275hp version of the LTG. Sad to see the 2.0 turbo put out to pasture, I guess that strategy will force people to transition to an EV! My 2023 Bolt is a blast to drive, especially in traffic😂