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GM 1.6 Liter Turbo Diesel I-4 LH7 Engine

The 1.6L I-4 LH7 is a turbo-diesel engine produced by General Motors for use in small vehicles.

The LH7 made its initial debut on the 2015 Opel/Vauxhall Astra in Europe. It then made its way to North America as an optional engine in the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, and 2018 GMC Terrain. Unofficially named WhisperDiesel for its quiet operation, the engine runs on diesel fuel and is force-inducted via a turbo-charger.

Notable engine features include:

  • Diesel-powered
  • Inline four-cylinder (I-4) configuration
  • Turbo-charged

The 1.6L TurboDiesel LH7 is produced at GM’s Szentgotthárd (St. Gotthard) plant in Hungary.

GM 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4 LH7 Engine Vehicle Applications
Model Year Vehicle Transmission Transmission RPO Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM
2017 – 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 6-speed manual MZ4 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000
2017 – 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 9-speed auto M3D 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000
2018 only Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback 6-speed manual MZ4 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000
2018 – 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback 9-speed auto M3D 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000
2018 – 2019 Chevrolet Equinox 6-speed auto MHG 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000
2018 – 2019 GMC Terrain 6-speed auto MHG 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000
2016 – 2019? Opel/Vauxhall Astra 6-speed manual MZ4 137 @ 3750 240 @ 2000

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