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Introduced in 2009 at the New York Auto Show and in production since 2011, the Pentastar V6 family is offered on a plethora of models. Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, they all feature at least a nameplate that’s animated by a Pentastar six-pot powerplant.
As opposed to the constantly updated General Motors LFX and Ford EcoBoost engine families, the Chrysler Pentastar V6 hasn’t been thoroughly revised since it was conceived 3 years ago. Still, Chrysler finally decided to step things up a notch or two.
A report that’s citing insider information hints that turbocharging and direct injection will rejuvenate the aging six-cylinder engine. AutomotiveNews is claiming that the first turbocharged and direct injected Pentastar V6 will be showcased in late 2015, neatly snugged under the bonnet of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee in mid-cycle facelift guise.
Sources close to the company told the previously mentioned publication that better fuel economy, as well as more power are the main focus of this little overhaul. Moreover, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Chrysler debut an all-new Pentastar, coming in the form of a 2-liter twin-turbocharged engine.
Another source highlighted that it’s the upcoming 2017 Chrysler Town & Country which will debut a reworked 3.2-liter Pentastar V6, mated to a nine-speed auto developed by the Germans from ZF.
Until more info on the subject surfaces, let’s just play along Chrysler’s waiting game.
A report that’s citing insider information hints that turbocharging and direct injection will rejuvenate the aging six-cylinder engine. AutomotiveNews is claiming that the first turbocharged and direct injected Pentastar V6 will be showcased in late 2015, neatly snugged under the bonnet of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee in mid-cycle facelift guise.
Sources close to the company told the previously mentioned publication that better fuel economy, as well as more power are the main focus of this little overhaul. Moreover, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Chrysler debut an all-new Pentastar, coming in the form of a 2-liter twin-turbocharged engine.
Another source highlighted that it’s the upcoming 2017 Chrysler Town & Country which will debut a reworked 3.2-liter Pentastar V6, mated to a nine-speed auto developed by the Germans from ZF.
Until more info on the subject surfaces, let’s just play along Chrysler’s waiting game.
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