Twenty Percent of New Cars in 2015 Had Turbochargers

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.