It's based on the current 1.6 - litre
TDI diesel model, with power increased to 108bhp over the 104bhp of the standard car, but the same 184 lb ft of torque.
It arrives powered by a 3 - liter supercharged V6 (ignore the 3.0 T script on the hatch lid, there's no turbo under the hood), and there's also a torquey
TDI diesel model and S7 and RS 7 high - performance variants.
But «wow» was the only word on my lips while I was test driving the following four models of the new 2015 Volkswagen Golf: the 2015 Volkswagen GTI performance model (arriving in dealerships across the country as we speak); the 2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI base model (expected in June); the 2015 Volkswagen
TDI diesel model (watch for it in August); and the 100 percent electric 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf (unfortunately, North America's first - ever electric Volkswagen will not be distributed in Canada, at least for now).
Each of the 2016 Q5's engines has its own charm, from the plucky performance of the 2.0 T, to the torque - happy acceleration provided by
the TDI diesel model.
The new
TDI diesel model offers impressive acceleration, thanks in part to its generous torque, and returns an even more impressive 38 mpg on the highway.
There's also
a TDI diesel model that doesn't see any powertrain changes from 2015.
Year - to - date, sales are up 74.8 percent, likely due in part to the availability of
the TDI diesel model.
While Woebken refused to close the door on importing
TDI diesel models to North America again in the interview roundtable, conducted during auto show press days, his boss in Germany overruled him this week.
VW reported sales of
its TDI diesel models accounted for 22 percent of the brand's sales in February, an 11 percent increase over last year.
-- February 2016 YTD Sales: down 16.2 % to 2,164 — Without the option to sell previously popular
TDI diesel models, Volkswagen Golf sales inevitably decreased following the diesel emissions scandal eruption last September.
While
the TDI diesel models have been shelved (at least temporarily), the rest of the Golf powertrain lineup ranges from a frugal - yet - peppy 170 - hp 1.8 - liter 4 - cylinder to the Golf R's invigorating (yet still relatively frugal) 292 - hp turbocharged 2.0 - liter four.
Not exact matches
NOx - ious
Diesels: These
models, all with
TDI technology, were among the 15 with cheating software.
Those talents should grow further when a new 4x4
model hits the road later this year, paired exclusively with the 181bhp 2.0
TDI diesel engine.
Unfortunately, customers will have to wait until the next - generation
model to arrive in 2014 for a
TDI version that's powered by a 2.0 - liter turbo -
diesel four - cylinder.
Audi adds a
diesel version to the Q5's lineup for 2014, and the new
TDI model has plenty of pep and is thrifty at the pump, says Cars.com reviewer David Thomas.
Under the hood of
model - year 2011 to 2014 SportWagen
TDIs is the
diesel engine that likely will require extensive modifications to make its emissions legal.
The sipping 1.9 L
TDI direct - injection
diesel has been a
model of civility, too; even through a Michigan winter that's seen temperatures dip into the «teens, the
TDI's efficient starting routine demands just a few seconds of waiting before firing up.
For now, the 2016
TDI version is on hold because VW withdrew its 2016
diesel models from consideration for EPA certification, pending legitimately clean operation.
The completely redesigned, next - generation Audi R8 is expected to debut sometime next year as a 2016
model, with a new architecture shared with the Lamborghini Huracan and a set of new powertrains that may include
TDI diesel and e-tron electric options.
VW also offers
diesels here, but now it offers both
TDI and Hybrid
models of the Jetta.
In Europe, a few of the A7's available powertrains are also changed for 2015, including the 3.0 - liter
diesel V - 6 that we have in the U.S. as the A7
TDI model.
The powertrains offered for the European
model at launch include one
TDI diesel and the familiar 2.0 - liter four - cylinder, as well as a 1.4 - liter and 1.8 - liter version of Audi's TSFI turbocharged, direct - injected gasoline four - cylinders.
After Friday's accusations from the EPA concerning Volkswagen's alleged violation of emissions regulations, Volkswagen has now issued a nationwide stop - sale for affected new 2015 and 2016
diesel models equipped with the 2.0 - liter
TDI engine, as well as all certified pre-owned vehicles with the
diesel four - cylinder.
Though no cheat devices were found in vehicles with the new EA288
diesel engine, VW withdrew its request to EPA - certify 2016
TDI models.
Prior to the scandal, Volkswagen offered
diesel engines in six of its eight U.S.
models, and
TDI - branded cars and crossovers accounted for more than 20 percent of U.S. sales.
That Ecomotive
model might be the economy star but all the
diesels offer seriously impressive consumption and emissions figures, with even the 181bhp 2.0
TDI able to muster an official 65.7 mpg in manual form, or 60.1 mpg as a DSG auto.
The scandal that began with the U.S. EPA announcing last Friday that it is investigating «cheater» software on about 482,000 Volkswagens and Audi A3s equipped with the 2.0 - liter
TDI sold here since the 2009
model year has since extended to include about 11 million VW Group
diesels sold globally.
The
diesel engine and its superior fuel mileage over the gasoline
models is the make or break feature for the
TDI, as most of the car, but not all, is virtually identical to the TSI version.
The
TDI version features a turbocharged 2.0 - liter
diesel four - cylinder engine (140 hp and 236 lb - ft), while the sporty R - Line
model gets a turbocharged 2.0 - liter four - cylinder (210 hp and 207 lb - ft).
Strengths of this
model include sporty turbo performance, practical and spacious interior, Aggressive styling, convertible available, plenty of in - cabin entertainment options, and fuel - efficient
TDI diesel engine available
The settlement still assumes that Volkswagen will remove at least 85 percent of the affected
TDI models through this program, so the repair option, once ratified by the respective authorities, is not expected to represent the overwhelming outcome for the 2.0 - liter
diesel models.
A few 2012 Volkswagen Passat
TDI models have been recalled due to issues with a failing airbag clock spring, loss of low - beam headlight power, and / or problems with the
diesel fuel filter.
The more powerful
diesel models — the 187bhp regular
TDI and the 237bhp «BiTDI» twin - turbo version — should manage 49.6 and 44.1 mpg respectively.
Under the hood is your choice of turbocharged and supercharged gasoline engines or a
TDI clean
diesel model.
For those with a desire to keep their fuel bills low, the 20d
model features an efficient turbocharged
diesel engine that joins the BMW X3 as the only other SUV in the segment to offer such an engine (the Audi Q5
TDI is discontinued due to the VW emissions scandal).
Audi
TDI models do require specially formulated oil to work with a
diesel particulate filter (DPF).
The full range of Audi TFSI petrol and
TDI diesel engines are available in A3 S line trim, including some larger engines that aren't available in Sport or SE
models.
Like the current car, the 2015 Golf is offered in three guises: the Golf is powered by a 1.8 - litre turbocharged, direct - injection four - cylinder TSI engine; the Golf
TDI Clean
Diesel model gets a new 2.0 - litre common rail, turbocharged, direct - injected
diesel engine; and the GTI gets an uprated 2.0 - litre four - cylinder TSI engine making about 210 horsepower and a healthy 258 lb - ft of torque.
It will boast an even more efficient 3.0 - liter
TDI diesel engine option, which already offers great fuel economy for the 2015
model.
UK buyers will only find
diesel, or
TDI, A6es on the dealer lot, with a price of # 32,295 for the 2 - liter base
model.
Rapid
model range now starts at Rs. 722,230 / -(Petrol) ex-showroom Delhi 7 speed automatic dual clutch DSG with cruise control and new 1.5
TDI engine Increased fuel efficiency with the 1.5
TDI diesel engine: 21.66 -LSB-...]
Increased use of ultra-high-strength steel and aluminum will also result in increased efficiency, especially for the newest
TDI clean
diesel V6 - equipped version of the
model.
The latest version of the Touareg will launch on the market in
diesel (
TDI), petrol (FSI and TSI) and hybrid (TSI plus e-motor)
models this summer.
The new
model is space - efficient, rides well, and comes in regular (Golf), performance (Golf GTI), ultra-performance (Golf R),
diesel (Golf
TDI) and electric (e-Golf)
models.
Interesting features of this
model are convertible available, practical and spacious interior, sporty turbo performance, Aggressive styling, plenty of in - cabin entertainment options, and fuel - efficient
TDI diesel engine available Southern Motors does it right!
The entry - level
diesel model, the 2.0
TDI multitronic, boasts the lowest fuel consumption of the range, while still delivering enthusiastic performance.
Strengths of this
model include two new, more efficient gasoline engines, available
TDI clean
diesel engine option, luxurious interior amenities, excellent handling, and Excellent multimedia interface
Interesting features of this
model are impressive fuel - efficiency from
TDI diesel, advanced safety features, Stylish interior, MMI Touch interface, strong performance, and magnificent high - end audio systems
Acolytes of fuel - efficient
diesels in general and VW's
diesel engines in particular (in Canada, about 30 % of VW sales are
diesel models) will be excited by an all - new 2.0 - litre turbocharged
TDI Clean
Diesel four - cylinder (designated EA288), a robust unit now pumping out 150 horsepower (at 3,500 rpm)-- 10 more horses than last year's
diesel engine — and 236 pound - feet of torque between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm.
Updates for the 2015 VW Passat include a new
diesel engine in
TDI models that is rated up to 44 mpg, while a rearview camera is now available in S and Wolfsburg trims.