1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Even on the same 22-inch wheels and tires, the turbo felt miles more comfortable on the soft end and yet even sharper and more responsive when dialed up to Sport Plus.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
The other group is turbo-charging their own education.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Current base prices of the Hilux 4x4 with the aforementioned turbo-diesel powertrain start at AU$58,428 (US$41,725) in Melbourne.
—C.c. Weiss
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2026
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Noun
That proved a dog, so the automaker quickly added turbos in 1982.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Even on the same 22-inch wheels and tires, the turbo felt miles more comfortable on the soft end and yet even sharper and more responsive when dialed up to Sport Plus.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
The other group is turbo-charging their own education.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Current base prices of the Hilux 4x4 with the aforementioned turbo-diesel powertrain start at AU$58,428 (US$41,725) in Melbourne.
—C.c. Weiss
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2026
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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