Multijet is a diesel engine technology developed through a joint venture between Fiat and General Motors since 1996. The technology incorporates common rail direct injection turbo diesel engines, known for their efficiency and performance. Multijet engines are widely used across various brands, including Fiat S.p.A., Groupe PSA (Peugeot and Citroën), Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Daewoo Motors, Cadillac, Karsan, Temsa, Iveco, Jeep, Opel, Vauxhall Motors, RAM Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Saab Automobile.
Ownership of Fiat Multijet designs is shared with General Motors as part of an agreement following the failed merger between the two companies. The GM Powertrain Torino group in Turin, Italy, oversees the management of their interest in these engines. Additionally, some diesel engines from PSA Peugeot Citroën are rebranded as JTD units, and vice versa, showcasing collaboration and technology sharing among these automotive giants.
Key Points:
1. Multijet technology is a result of the Fiat and General Motors joint venture since 1996.
2. The engines feature common rail direct injection turbo diesel technology for efficiency and performance.
3. Multijet engines are utilized in a wide range of vehicles across various brands under Fiat, General Motors, Groupe PSA, and others.
4. Fiat and General Motors share ownership of some Multij
