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Looking at other examples like the Civic in the same weight range with the 1.5T or even the Accord, and how weak the internal parts of those engines are, and then looking at the construction of this engine, it seems much better built. And so far we've had it in the Trailblazer since 2021 with no huge reports of issues, and in Opels for a while longer with no huge reports of issues. Comparing the construction of this engine to the 1.4T is like comparing an old Ford Cosworth engine to the 1.0 Ecoboost. Included are some of the few pictures of parts and complete engines I could find from Europe and the US, as well as the engine in the engine bay. Considering the 2.7 which is built on the same architecture as well, has been out for a while, I figured it was a reasonable choice. Not like there are a huge amount of choices in the sub-25k range and she wanted new, as well as non CVT and relatively easy parts availability. It remains to be seen if any issues will show up but based on the design I am more confident in this engine than most of the previous generation DI turbo engines.I'm not convinced GM can build a turbo engine that lasts. I know they can build great engines. 3800 series V6 from a few years back. The idea of a highly stressed 1.2L turbo engine in a car that should have a larger displacement 4 or 6cyl engine makes me SMH. GDI on top of it also. Who knows...? Maybe... I'm just going by the past history of family and friends that have had GM turbos. (Buddy's Cruze was in the shop three times for engine problems. (Turbo).
I like the Buick... just wish they would stop being so schizo and stick with a tried & true engine design.