Volkswagen recently unveiled a new 4-cylinder engine at its Silao, Mexico plant -- the 100th VW plant in the world -- namely a 2.0L turbocharged and direct-injected TSI.
Producing 210 horsepower (up from 200) and 207 lb-ft of torque (unchanged), it will become available in the Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and Jetta GLI.
The automaker claims the more powerful TSI will also be more fuel-efficient. Look for a 9% improvement in city driving, and anywhere between 4% and 8% in the combined cycle.
With the Beetle Turbo, it allows 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration of 6.6 seconds; add one tenth for the Jetta GLI.
Producing 210 horsepower (up from 200) and 207 lb-ft of torque (unchanged), it will become available in the Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and Jetta GLI.
The automaker claims the more powerful TSI will also be more fuel-efficient. Look for a 9% improvement in city driving, and anywhere between 4% and 8% in the combined cycle.
With the Beetle Turbo, it allows 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration of 6.6 seconds; add one tenth for the Jetta GLI.
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