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Kudelski

Reducing cost for engine development...

Many countries tax engines over a certain size, I think 2.0 liters. A turbo 4 can be sold with different tunes in just about all markets and cover everything that doesn't need a v8 or large diesel engine. This simplifies engine development and manufacturing.
Posted: 03/25/2026 at 01:14 PM ET
(In response to this post by bigbadbird)

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Car People- why are almost all new cars 4 Cyl- Turbo? even the new Toyota
bigbadbird • 03/25/26 08:21 AM ET
EPA regs, as said by mp4vt. Plus**
ColoVT82 • 03/28/26 10:40 AM ET
putt-putt cars**
MikeVT85 • 03/25/26 08:13 PM ET
Reducing cost for engine development... ◄
Kudelski • 03/25/26 01:14 PM ET
It is the new engines and the turbos.. I drove a Mercedes 4 cylinder AMG->
HOKIERIT • 03/25/26 09:40 AM ET
It's all about EPA regulations and achieving maximum fuel economy.
MP4VT2004 • 03/25/26 08:26 AM ET
Not to mention the additional power from the electric motors in the hybrids**
EDGEMAN • 03/25/26 11:30 AM ET
Interesting.. Funny, the guy failed to mention THAT little fact that the->
HOKIERIT • 03/25/26 09:47 AM ET
The key point you're overlooking when comparing
VTENGR • 03/25/26 12:09 PM ET
You got THAT right! My 6 is PLENTY and more. **
HOKIERIT • 03/25/26 07:54 PM ET
Today’s turbos are much more reliable than years ago. **
Stork • 03/25/26 10:53 AM ET
This is true but they also require more adherence to regular maintenance...
MP4VT2004 • 03/27/26 09:23 PM ET
the cost will be passed along in the form of less reliable cars for low
HokieDan95 • 03/25/26 08:46 AM ET
similar performance, but smaller and lighter
JoesterVT • 03/25/26 08:24 AM ET
do the turbos last ? I have no idea... i read all kinds of different
bigbadbird • 03/25/26 08:27 AM ET
I have never had a BIT of trouble with mine (either one). I'd take a turbo>
HOKIERIT • 03/25/26 07:56 PM ET
I sold a mercedes to pick a Part this year- a Gem from 2006
bigbadbird • 03/26/26 08:55 AM ET
I dunno, I'm just a simple caveman**
JoesterVT • 03/25/26 08:28 AM ET