NEW 1.4 TDI ENGINE ????

[msironi]

I've heard rumors about modifications on 1.4 TDI engine in summer 2003.... any news about????



Mauro,
OpenSky, 1.4TDI

[Paul]

My local dealer confirmed that there would be a 90 bhp 1.4 TDi this Spring/Summer. There is no sign of a 1.9 or new 2.0 TDi version, as "it doesn't need it".

I understand that this uprated 1.4 TDi will co-incide with the availability of a Multitronic or Tiptronic gearbox option, as a friend of mine has been talking to them about such a car and this is what they have indicated.

Paul
1.4TDi, leather, Open Sky, BOSE, 6 CD, alu trim, cruise, DIS, etc. etc.

[Karcsi]

Do you know whether this will be a new TDI engine or just a "new" TDI engine, i.e. re-chipped?

[maersk]

Almost certainly a chip enhancement as all of the Vw Audi group engine differences of tune are. Why do you think they have persevered with the 1.8T petrol?

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[ianjohnsonws14]

Because, until they recently downrated the 1.8T and uprated the V5, it was faster, more economical, cheaper, due to low end torque a better drive and lower tax liability. Ever wondered why VW V5s are so rare and Audi/Skoda/Seat do not use it?

Ian

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?

[runboy]

Ian
The V5 is used in SEAT Toledo's - was the 150bhp and now the 170bhp. Nice car for the money-sat nav as standard etc.

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit

[DaveS]

Slightly off topic, but I'd concur that the 1.8T is a cracking engine. I think in the A4 the 1.8T or TQ is the best package, much nicer than the harsh 2.0 (though I've not tried the FSI). Good economy and useful performance.

I like the idea of a Multitronic A2 - though I'm not sure what sort of weight penalty this would mean on an A2. Tried it in an A4 and it worked a treat.

A product update for the A2 1.4 including a TDI 90bhp spec was sent to dealers in Sep 2001 (also had FSI). Both were planned to come in Q2 2002 !
Same update showed the 'clutchless manual' auto gearbox being dropped from development and the possibility of a 'real' auto being introduce in 2002.

Dave

1.6SE