Next-Generation Volkswagen Diesel Engines to Debut This Year
Volkswagen will be releasing a new generation of diesel engines for their upcoming MLB- and MQB-platform vehicles. The new turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine range will be called “EA288” and will have a displacement range of 1.6L to 2.0L.
America however will only get the 2.0L TDI that will have around 190-hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Compared to the current generation’s 2.0L TDI, that is a 36-percent increase in horsepower and a 19-percent increase in torque. We should expect to see the new 2.0L TDI in the next-generation Golf, Jetta, and Passat. It’s also safe to assume that fuel efficiency will improve in addition to its performance increase.
The EA288 engines are receiving other tweaks as well, including the integration of the exhaust manifold into the engine head in order to help dissipate heat. It will pack a selective catalytic reduction system to help reduce total emissions by as much as 45-percent compared to its predecessor. We should be seeing the debut of the new EA288 with the MK VII Golf that debuts in Europe this summer.
[Source: Car and Driver]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I have asked the dealers about this new engine and they are clueless. Do you know when we might actually see this newer more efficient TDI engine in the showrooms. I would buy one immediately.
Americans are so-o-oo- stupid. A bunch of followers and completely led by anyone with enuf ambition to get off their couch and lobby politicians who have become quite scared of these eco-nazis in the US who have campaigned over the years while your average American continues to eat potato chips and drink rotten Budweiser beer while watching overpaid athletes play a game on their idiot tubes. Americans have been so duped. Oh-oh-oh....oh no Mr Bill........not a dreaded diesel engine!!!!!!! Its so smokey and noisy and well, it pollutes the Earth!!!! It has no power and well........diesel gas costs so much!!!!! Never mind how the bought off politicians cater to farmers producing corn. Imagine having no subsidies because diesel engines get twice the fuel mileage and don't use corn. Never mind that ethynol gas ruins lawn mower engines, tractors, etc. I guess Americans would rather pollute the Earth, by transporting all kinds of differing blends of fuel which cost 30% more because of the eco-nazis that buy off money hungry politicians. Never mind all the pollution caused by having to transport twice as much fuel since unleaded cars get half the mileage. Never mind that there's less energy used in refining diesel fuel. Never mind that diesel gas is 30 cents E cheaper than unleaded in Europe. There...I fell better. No surprise that America's educational system has fallen behind every advanced community and even many third world countries. Keep 'em stupid and driving 25 mpg vehicles.