However amazing this new powerplant is with its high output, efficient consumption and minimal emissions, Volkswagen needs to overcome the black-mark
left by the 1.8T engine. Offering such technologies as light-pressure turbocharging and five valves per cylinder, it wowed the globe at first for its responsiveness and performance, but left many a customer vexed with its less than palatable reliability. Volkswagen wants to rebuild its image, selecting high-quality materials that are able to withstand the high pressures and 7,000 rpm redline of the new turbo and the supercharged motor. More than 250 prototypes were created and put through the standard tests including endurance runs of over 300,000 km (186,420 miles). So far, the base EA111 motor has been in production for four years, and has not run into any significant quality issues. Fingers are crossed for the new engine.
The new TSI will make its world debut in the upcoming Golf GT during this year's Frankfurt motor show. With 170-horsepower, it bridges the gap between the regular 150-horsepower 2.0 FSI motor and the higher performance 200-horsepower 2.0 FSI-T vehicle. Available transmissions include the 6-speed manual gearbox, or 6-speed DSG twin-clutch unit.
Volkswagen hasn't made any mention about offering the 1.4-litre TSI motor to the North American market, but with the upcoming U.S. Tier II emissions controls and the rapidly rising price of gasoline, the automaker may consider it for an upcoming compact model. And if you're interested in that previously mentioned Golf GT model, stay tuned for a preview later this week.
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| The new TSI will make its world debut in the upcoming Golf GT duringthis year's Frankfurt motor show. (Photo: Volkswagen Canada) |
The new TSI will make its world debut in the upcoming Golf GT during this year's Frankfurt motor show. With 170-horsepower, it bridges the gap between the regular 150-horsepower 2.0 FSI motor and the higher performance 200-horsepower 2.0 FSI-T vehicle. Available transmissions include the 6-speed manual gearbox, or 6-speed DSG twin-clutch unit.
Volkswagen hasn't made any mention about offering the 1.4-litre TSI motor to the North American market, but with the upcoming U.S. Tier II emissions controls and the rapidly rising price of gasoline, the automaker may consider it for an upcoming compact model. And if you're interested in that previously mentioned Golf GT model, stay tuned for a preview later this week.
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