The New 2018 VW Tiguan is set to arrive in
dealerships across the U.S. this summer with the company’s updated version of
the 2.0-litre TSI engine.
The latest 3B version of VW’s EA888 is expected to
offer improved fuel economy along with 20 percent greater torque in the new
Tiguan when compared to the 1.8-litre TSI currently found in the Passat, Jetta,
Beetle and Golf models.
VW claims that the majority of the engine’s
components have been updated, including the cast-iron block, the valve springs
and the aluminum-alloy pistons and cylinder head. The new TSI petrol engine will run on a
modified Miller combustion cycle that is unique to VW Group in order to make it
more efficient in everyday driving conditions. Overall, the new engine makes
184 Hp at 4,400 rpm and 221 Lb-ft of peak torque from just 1,600 rpm.
VW claims that the new engine’s key feature for
greater fuel economy is the sophisticated valve timing system on the intake
camshaft, which can switch from short to long valve opening, depending on
engine load.
The new EA888 3B petrol unit will be the only engine
option offered in the 2018 VW Tiguan, with other VW models scheduled to get it
in the near future.
