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Turbocharging is not a new technology, but has grown in new light vehicle market share over the last five years. In 2015, more than 20% of new cars and nearly 14% of new light trucks had turbocharged engines (turbos). Turbocharging, often paired with gasoline direct injection (GDI), has allowed manufacturers to downsize engines and improve efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Market Share of Turbo Engines, Model Year 2001-2015
Note: Light trucks include pickups, sport utility vehicles, and vans.
Supporting Information
| Model Year | Cars | Light Trucks |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| 2004 | 3.6% | 0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| 2006 | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| 2007 | 3.6% | 1.0% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | 1.0% |
| 2009 | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| 2013 | 15.1% | 11.7% |
| 2014 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| 2015 | 20.4% | 13.8% |
Note: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2015 Vehicle Technologies Market Report, ORNL/TM-2016/124, April 2016, Figure 77. | ||