Peugeot Unveils Turbo 100 Engine: A New Era for Fuel Efficiency and Reliability
Peugeot unveiled the new Turbo 100 petrol engine, which will gradually replace the three-cylinder PureTech unit with a displacement of 1.2 liters. This engine was installed on the brand's compact models for more than ten years.
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The three-cylinder PureTech turbo engine has long been considered one of Peugeot's key engines. It is characterized by compactness, moderate fuel consumption, and high torque at low revs. Over the years of production, millions of cars of models 208, 2008, and 308 received this unit. However, some owners complained about reliability issues. Most often they were related to the timing belt and increased engine oil consumption.
With the introduction of Euro 6e-bis environmental standards, the PureTech engine no longer meets emission requirements. Therefore, Peugeot decided to gradually abandon this power unit. First of all, this decision will affect the basic versions of cars with a manual transmission, which will temporarily disappear from the model lineup.
The new Turbo 100 engine retained a displacement of 1.2 liters, but more than 70% of its components are newly developed. Instead of a timing belt, a chain drive is used, which should reduce the risk of malfunctions and increase the engine's lifespan. The design also incorporates a turbocharger with variable geometry and a high-pressure direct fuel injection system. These solutions are designed to improve engine response and increase fuel efficiency.
The Turbo 100 engine will appear on several key models of the brand, including the Peugeot 208 hatchback and the 2008 crossover. According to the WLTP cycle, the claimed fuel consumption is 5.1 l/100 km for the hatchback and 5.7 l/100 km for the crossover. The manufacturer also increased maintenance intervals — up to 25,000 km or two years, depending on the model and market.
Source: Peugeot
