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The Chevrolet Volt could be in for a significant redo in the next 18 to 24 months, according to a report from Automotive News](http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130722/OEM04/130719827/pickups-lead-chevy-gmc-convoy#axzz2blLM9F00). When the new model comes on line in late 2015 or early 2016, besides the regular spate of interior and exterior styling tweaks, the next Volt could feature a three-cylinder engine under its aerodynamic hood.
While AN thinks it’s a 1.0- or 1.2-liter three-pot, Motor Trend](MotorTrend: New Cars - Car News and Expert Reviews) is more definitive, claiming the new mill is the all-aluminum, turbocharged three that will arrive in the Opel Adam in 2014. In that setting, it will generate 115 horsepower and 122 pound-feet of torque. That’s 31 horsepower more than the 1.4-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder in the current Volt.
New engines aren’t the only change Automotive News thinks is coming to the Volt - a bespoke, lightweight platform will underpin the second-generation model. The hybrid currently shares its bones with the Chevy Cruze and Buick Verano, but a dedicated platform could help the Volt hit its future fuel economy targets.Opel 3-cyl headed for 2016 Chevy Volt? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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