GM announces new direct-injection engines for 2010 models

GM announced today that the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox crossover will hit the streets next summer with an all-new engine lineup that will help consumers save both fuel and money. GM said that its 2009 domestic car and light truck lineup will save 700 million gallons of fuel over vehicle life when compared to its 2008 fleet.

The 2010 Equinox will be offered with two new direct-injected engines - a 2.4L 4-cylinder and a 255-hp 3.0L V6. The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine makes a total of 180-hp with a maximum torque of 172 lb-ft. GM says that the engine will help the 2010 Equinox average an estimated...
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chewy - 12/18/2008 3:35:39 PM

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look like good engines on paper

Styles79 - 12/18/2008 4:10:07 PM

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Wow, check out this new tech that GM's got, direct injection! Now that's a leap forward.........

Why are GM always so far behind everyone else in technology? Japanese (and European?) manufacturers were doing direct injection in the 90's!

91z4me - 12/18/2008 6:22:34 PM

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Your right I mean look at how many models Toyota has with direct injection...oh wait only the Lexus models have DI now. You may mention the upcoming 2.7 I4 for the Highlander but it isn't out yet. DI isn't a common technology in volume vehicles right now in the US (Europe yes, US no). Especially in lower end or smaller models.

veyron1001 - 12/19/2008 12:06:00 AM

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1UAW Japan does not need cylinder deactivation to gain 3 or so mpg as they are using I4 engines in the first place.

neutral - 12/20/2008 1:09:52 AM

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Veyron, you build me a Silverado sized truck with a little 4 cylinder that gets the job done and good fuel economy.

Oh by the way, Im sure you know this (you seem to know everything) but if the Japanese didn't need cylinder DeAc, why does the new accord V6 Sedan have it? Oh yea, b/c they need the economy boost.

Styles79 - 12/18/2008 6:44:42 PM

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Correct, sorry, I was referring to worldwide, not just US.......

91z4me - 12/18/2008 11:19:40 PM

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Well if you look worldwide many GM engines are available with DI technology, in fact most GM European engines are equipped in such a manner.

2007Tahoe - 12/19/2008 5:00:16 AM

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If they survive that long....