Why did manufacturers go to 1.XX liter 3/4 cylinder engines

Asked by GreggJB1 Sep 20, 2020 at 07:13 PM about the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T L FWD

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Why so many mid size cares with tiny engines?

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

For fuel economy. If the EPA keeps it up cars will have lawn mower engines.

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Jason answered 4 years ago

fuel economy standards are tougher. direct injection gets more power too.

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GreggJB1 answered 4 years ago

TY guys. Just seems like we r going backwards. Good friend's first car was the Honda CVCC with like 1200 cc. Not very crash friendly.

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Cars are getting heavier and heavier due to safety requirements and engines are getting smaller and smaller due to economy requirements. Eventually cars will weigh 5 tons and be powered by a moped engine.

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