Volkswagen UK has enriched the Passat family by
adding a number of new gasoline engines to their range.
Priced from £ 21,610 (US$ 27,929) and available as
options across the range, including the R-Line, they include the 125 PS and 150 PS versions of the 1.4-liter TSI. Both are mated to a standard
6-speed manual gearbox, or an optional 7-speed dual-clutch auto. The 150 PS
version is also equipped with the Active Cylinder Technology, a system that
shuts down two cylinders at different times to improve fuel consumption.
A 1.8-liter TSI with 180 PS is also part of
the offerings, as is a 2.0-liter TSI rated at 220 PS. The first is
offered with a 6-speed stick shift or a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission,
while the second one is fitted as standard to a 6-speed DSG. These units can be
ordered on the GT and R-Line grades, and cost as much as £ 34,255 (US$ 44,271) for
the most powerful model.
Volkswagen has also added the 1.4-liter TSI with
125 PS to the Tiguan as well, in the SE and SE Nav grades, as well as
the 150 PS version in the SEL and R-Line specs.
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