Production began in late 2012 at
Szentgotthárd,
Hungary. The engine features
Start/Stop and reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 13 percent comparing to the predecessor, while maintaining Euro 6 emissions standards. A turbocharged
Eco variant delivering @ 4250 rpm and @ 1650-4250 rpm (overboost ) has been introduced at
2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS); a
Performance version with maximum torque and peak power will also be available. Each version features unique turbine aerodynamic, and aggressive boost strategies improve low-end torque. Starting in 2013, the engine began to replace turbocharged 1.6 L
Family I Ecotec engine in Opel cars, and in 2014-2015 it will replace naturally aspirated 1.6 L and 1.8 L Family 1 engines in Chevrolet cars. Starting with 2020 model year, this engine is no longer available for the United States market, due to Buick Cascada and Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid being phased out because of low sales and high importation taxes from Europe. == Models ==