In September 2024, we revealed that Stellantis was preparing production of a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine in the USAThis "new" engine was in fact the well-known 1.6L EP6 from PSA, already present in Europe in models such as the Peugeot 3008 PHEV. It's now official: this engine has just started production on the other side of the Atlantic, at the Dundee Engine Plant (Michigan), and its first application is the all-new Jeep Cherokee 2026.
A PSA engine produced in the United States
Behind the name "new 1.6 turbo hybrid", Stellantis has confirmed that this is indeed an evolution of the EP6 engine, designed in Europe and adapted for the North American market. This 4-cylinder turbo with direct injection, combined with a hybrid gearbox with two electric motors and a 1.03 kWh lithium-ion battery, boasts a significant increase in power:
- Europe (PHEV): 150 hp internal combustion, 195 hp rechargeable hybrid.
- USA (HEV): 177 hp internal combustion, 210 hp combined non-rechargeable hybrid.
A notable difference is that Stellantis has chosen HEV (simple, non-rechargeable hybrid) technology for the USA, rather than PHEV.
Improved performance
Thanks to this evolution, the Jeep Cherokee boasts solid figures for its segment:
- 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds
- 210 hp of combined power and around 310 Nm of torque
- A claimed range of over 800 km on a single fill-up
- Estimated fuel consumption of 37 mpg (approx. 6.3 L/100 km)
This engine operates on the Miller cycle, with a turbo delivering up to 2.6 bar (38 psi) of pressure, liquid cooling of the intake air and an in-house electronic management system called the Hybrid Drive Control Unit, which constantly optimizes the distribution of mechanical and electrical flows.
A strategic choice for Jeep... and perhaps for Italian brands too
Jeep's decision to launch this engine as a world first on the Cherokee 2026, based on the STLA Large platform, is not insignificant. Stellantis wants to offer a simple hybrid alternative, with no recharging constraints, to appeal to American customers accustomed to combustion engines but now demanding greater efficiency.
But the interest in this engine doesn't stop in the United States. Stellantis may decide to use this 1.6L hybrid on other platforms such as the STLA Medium and STLA Large in Europe. We're thinking in particular of Alfa Romeo models (Tonale, future Stelvio) and Lancia, where this engine, with its power increased to 210 hp, could be an interesting entry-level hybrid to rival offerings... while we wait for a 2.0L GME PHEV for higher performance.
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The main thing is that it's RELIABLE !!!!!
Will we see a more powerful 2l version for ALFA ROMEO???
Without hesitation, I'd say maybe. Alfa has accustomed us to these reversals and has always managed to keep the secret until the last moment.
The question of this entry-level HEV version in Europe does indeed arise, but will the CO2 level be low enough to avoid the malus?
As a great magician once said: "Flee, fool!" #puretech #blueHDI
And don't tell me anything else...
Indeed, I don't believe in miracles if it comes from this source, so there would no longer be any real Italian engine manufacturers to thrill us.
4 cylinders on big SUVs, I don't believe in reliability for a second.
Hello, I worked for Peugeot for twenty years and I'm disappointed with the engines they make today. The 304 had a motorcycle timing chain and a heavy-duty clutch release bearing, so we never have any problems on this side.
Why manufacture large batteries that are difficult to recycle when you can replace them with a 20 kW generator weighing 36 kg instead of a 500 kg battery? This will make the car lighter and reduce the cost of manufacturing electric cars.
Perché 1kwh va bene in città, ma non basta forse per un'immissione in autostrada, se carica, ancor peggio in montagna.
Per i pesi una motorizzazione mhev aggiunge sui 150-250kg, un fhev 200-300kg e un phev 400-600kg, ma include motore, generatore, centraline e trasformatori.
Ho una B250e pre-restyling, la motorizzazione phev aggiunge circa 450kg, ma ho 4,7kwh di "riserva" dopo i 10,9kwh utilizzabili, sufficenti a supportare il motore anche per i viaggi in montagna.
I sold my three-cylinder opel grandland petrol, despite changing the timing belt, it was consuming oil. I don't want to hear any more about three-cylinders, a real cochemard, so I gave up opel for another brand with a four-cylinder.
If its anything like the US built Astra L 1.2 engine, then let's hope they have sorted out the crankshaft end float issues, as well. Really poor quality engines
È esattamente lo stesso motore con 1 cilindro in più,
1200/4=400cc/cyl
400*4=1600cc
È ormai pratica comune per tutti i produttori questa scalabilita.
Il problema è che se partono da un motore scadente, tutta la gamma resta scadente.
A PSA engine, even a little more powerful, what a shame if it's found in Alfa Romeo!
Alfa Romeo wants to disgust its customers, first with the PureTech and soon with this 1.6 PSA engine. If there are no more Italian engines for me Alfa Romeo will be finished, I won't buy any more, except the old used models, or I'll keep the ones I already have for a long time.
Al passaggio sotto stellantis le alfa romeo sono diventate delle peugeot con diversa carrozzeria.
L'alfa romeo è sparita, così come sparirà jeep, vedi l'esempio suddetto, dove un fuoristrada diventerà un suv "leggero" per poter sfruttare la piattaforma generalista.
Stellantis sta seguendo la logica volkswagen, tutti i marchi vendono la stessa auto, con la stessa meccanica e giocano solo su estetica, allestimenti e rifiniture.
I've got the BMW PSA 1.6 Turbo EP6 in my 2015 DS3 Dsprt.In my car it's 165 bhp on a Dyno for remapping it had 174bhp , which is identical to the R56 Cooper S Mini this engine is also in. Only the very earliest EP6 had 150bhp in 07. This engine goes in alsorts in Europe Mini cooper S & Cooper Works with 174 & 210 bhp. Peugeot 207 GT & GTi with 180 bhp 208 GTi with 190 & 205 upto Peugeot RCZ from 160 bhp upto RCZ-R with 270 bhp. It's also in BMW 1 -series L & many others.
Geht es auch einfacher?what do you want to tell us? Und warum so ein mélange de langues.je n'ai rien verstanden. Ä r u ok,r u ok Ä?
And it consumes excessive amounts of oil, eats timing chains, the piston rings & bores wear prematurely. This engine is widely regarded as a poor choice & was dropped by BMW/mini like a stone.
Alfa Romeo schafft sich selber ab.Fahre selber schon den zweiten Alfa 156 mit V6 Motor.Ein fantastischer Motor! Warum eiert man da auf anderen Hochzeiten in fernen Ländern rum und läßt den Aresemotor im Schrank verstauben.Nicht zu fassen was Managern manchmal so umtreibt
Niște prostii de motoare să lipești tu cu silikon capacele pentru arborele cotit, unde este temperatura mare.
Stelentis unreliable and lousy after-sales service! Don't sign up with them - there's another brand where you can have peace of mind!
Yep this engine is crap just another upgrade from a lousy psa design delt with these many times in Peugeot and mini. When will Peugeot make a decent engine like they used to in 1995. Even Fiat engines are better and don't get me started on the 3cyl crap ford and psa who use a welt belt stupid
Peugeot cayó bajo, una pena tan buenos vehículos fueron, Fiat sigue siendo confiable en sus mecánicas, siempre comparando con su segmento
Peugeot should never have made cars, just bicycles, mopeds, drills, coffee grinders and nothing else.
Al het gedram over 'klimaatneutraal', verplichtingen en regelgevingen, zorgt ervoor dat 'ingenieurs' hedentendage gedwongen worden gekke dingen te verzinnen. Die vooral een aanfluiting zijn van de al decennia betrouwbare ontwerpen en methodes in de mechanica, elektriciteit en electronica. En steeds opnieuw is de consument het slachtoffer.
An Alfa should have its own engine, possibly shared with Lancia and Maserati, but not a Peugeot engine.
And it will be more and more so. As the owner of a Volvo from the Swedish school, I don't know what's wrong with a car!
the level of engineers has fallen sharply over the last few years, to the detriment of reliability and an economic vision of renewing vehicles, to our detriment...
The ep6 engine remains an excellent engine despite some youthful concerns, from 130 to 270hp already in 2013, what more can we say and without hybrid!!!. With a few modifications+/-400 HP all with 1.6L... all that's missing is an Italian-style soundtrack...
Que pasa con los motores 1.2 puratec .ese que la correa distribución va bañada en aceite y revienta elos motores con la gasolina que se desgasta la correa . Van a cambiar esos malos motores o qué solución van a dar....estamos miles de afectados
EP6 al día de hoy su longevidad demostró ser un excelente motor. Ponerle turbo lo transformó en THP y se transformó en una basura. Por más que lo hagan en USA si no forjan sus metales interiores, va a fallar como el THP.
I think ...... and believe ....... that this engine is the same puretech 3 cyl , with an additional cylynder . I have never heard a project of a 1.6 4 cyl , during the portuguese reign , and is very difficult to start from zero , and offer it tested in these few months of a " new " directive . Stellantis president of the board , strikes again .
No it's not related at all, it's actually older than the 1.2.
The EP6 was a Peugeot/BMW cooperation and started production in 2007. Which means that despite having a lot of reliability issues at first (mostly before 2011), it's now a well known engine and the current version is very reliable.
My parents had it on a Opel Grandland with the Aisin 8 speed auto; it was smooth, quiet, trouble free and more efficient than the 1.5 TSI DSG7 (Volkswagen) I currently drive.
Où va t'on moteur bidon vive stellentis même ma mito avec le 1.4 tjet 155 est plus performante et fiable que 1.6 de Peugeot americaniser avec moteur électrique en plus une vraie daube garder vos veille caisses au moins vous ne serez pas déçu vu qu'alfa n'existe plus.
Lo que faltaba por qué no se fabrica en europa , van a perder clientela en cuanto la gente lo sepa.