VW News: Rumorpile: Scratch 1.4T Out: Jetta and Beetle To Get 1.8T

[William Maley]

William Maley

Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

April 29, 2012

For the past six months, we've been following rumors about what will replace Volkswagen's 2.5L five-cylinder engine that is used in the Jetta, Golf, Beetle, and Passat.

Last November, a report from Car & Driver stated the 2.5L will be replaced by a 1.8T. Then in January, Volkswagen executives hinted the Jetta, Beetle, and Golf could get the 1.4T that will be under the hood of the upcoming Jetta Hybrid.

Now, Car & Driver reports the 1.8T for the Jetta, Beetle, and Golf is back on the table according to a source. Car & Driver speculates with Volkswagen's ambitious sales goal by 2018, it will be more efficient and more cost-effective to minimize the number of engines it offers.

Source: Car & Driver

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[G. David Felt]

H'mmmm Music Chairs on the Engine types. Believe it when we really see it.