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04-23-2020 11:30 AM |
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Originally Posted by lbls1
(Post 10773441)
The 2.0L turbo has taken a slightly more sedate profile, now that it is shared across the board with many GM models. It still can develop good power and torque, and it is still an amazing performer. The turbo was still blazing when it was introduced in Malibu in '13. It had some quality quirks the first year, but that stemmed from its owners using regular gas with it. The turbo engine requires premium. It is a silent but deadly pistol, in that it can get you into illegal speeds much faster than you'd realize it. The engine made cobalt SS a celebrity on the street, but sadly it went almost un-noticed in the Malibu and in current models. I'd say that its almost a secret weapon. No one would suspect that Malibu could be near lethal with its turbocharged engine. I would love to see GM develop the turbo installation on more powerplants.
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The first sentence and the one about un-noticed are my point.
I'm aware of the GXP Solstice, Redline Sky, Cobalt later SS. I don't think those cars lacked a following because of performance or weren't promoted. They were basically import fighters. Also the role of the CT4-V. I don't think that can be a wide spread role.
There's a movie quote about magic. It goes roughly: It's not the secret, it's the trick you use it for. The Silverado L3B wasn't received well, and that connection can hurt the CT4. If they switch the Colorado/Canyon benchmark from Tacoma to Ranger. They may just re-inforce them as segment front-runners.
GM doesn't really have the papa Henry/papa Toyoda effect in their favor.
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