Engine of the year 2009

TheARUN · 28th December 2009, 16:45

I voted for the RITZ 1.2 K Series. Glad that I'm on the winning side!

The engine revolutionised public thinking. The SWIFT DDiS used to sell 70% to 30% of the petrol SWIFT and had a waiting period of 6 months. The RITZ then came along but with the K-Series. MARUTI thought that the RITZ DDiS would sell 70% and made few petrol RITZ cars. Voila, the public just loved the RITZ petrol. It outsells the diesel 3 is to 1. All because of a brilliant engine.

.anshuman · 28th December 2009, 17:58

I have voted for Skoda TSi engine offered in Both Laura and Superb, this engine is just brilliant.

The other engine i like in the list is the CRDi engine offered in i20, Clearly the most refined, freerevving and powerful engine in the class yet one of the most Fuel Efficient.

Honda has introduced the revolutionary cylinder deactivation technology in Accord V6, it sure is a better compromise between Performance and Economy compared to previous gen Accord but they are asking toooo much for it.

VeluM · 28th December 2009, 18:02

I voted for the Nano engine simply because it contributes by being very cost effective, and yet providing enough power to make the Nano seem like a "proper car" in everyone's view.

DieselAddikt · 28th December 2009, 18:58

I vote for 1.4CRDi. I believe it is a new engine released in 2009 unlike some other names in the competition.

My next favourite would be the 1.8 TSI. And then the 1.2 K Series.

Aarman_008 · 28th December 2009, 22:52

I voted for 1.4 CRDi engine of i20. Truly an amazing performer for both city driving and highways.

My next choice would be 1.2 K series Engine of Ritz.

Mi10 · 29th December 2009, 07:22

I voted for the 1.8 TSI; 160 horses is too much to behold

clevermax · 29th December 2009, 08:11

Voted for Skoda 1.8 TSI. Was in a confusion whether to vote for this of or the K Series.

Nano engine!! Come on, Nano is the COTY, but its engine surely doesn't deserve anything.

ACM · 29th December 2009, 09:19

It's amazing how the car of the year varies so much with the engine of the year.

For me it was clearly the

1.8 TSI from Skoda for both the Superb and the Laura- taking the fight to the accord and arriving even before VW got it out here. It was a game changer.

The 1.2 K series from maruti is going to be a petrol mainstay for many years.

The 3.0 D4 Diesel plant from the fortuner get the job done and has raised the bar in the SUV's below Rs.25L.

And lastly the nano engine though seemingy underpowered is quite sufficent for the car.

nurni76 · 29th December 2009, 10:16

Voted for Ritz K series. Changed the game for Maruti when the DDis was surging ahead in Swift and Dzire. 70% of Ritz sales is Petrol thanks to this gem of a petrol engine

civic-sense · 30th December 2009, 16:13

How different is the 1.8 TSI compared to the 1.8 TPI in The Octavia?

GTO · 3rd January 2010, 14:48

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Originally Posted by ACM

1.8 TSI from Skoda for both the Superb and the Laura- taking the fight to the accord and arriving even before VW got it out here. It was a game changer.

I am honestly not at all surprised to see this engine fight it out with the 1.2 K series in the poll. So clearly a petrolheads choice (though I've personally voted for the 1.2).

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The 3.0 D4 Diesel plant from the fortuner get the job done and has raised the bar in the SUV's below Rs.25L.

It's also used in a 50 lakh SUV i.e. the Prado! In nearly the same state of tune. One of the best things about the Fortuner is the train-like torque from the 3.0 diesel.

LongDrive · 3rd January 2010, 14:54

My winner is 1.2 K series Engine. Great Engine

theEnd · 3rd January 2010, 15:07

Definitely the 1.8TSI! Looking forward to seeing VW's fantastic 1.4TSI coming to India in 2010, or else seeing the 1.8TSI in the VW Polo.

quattroa4 · 3rd January 2010, 18:44

just drive the i 20 crdi and you will belive it how good it is , 22 kgm of pure bliss!!!!
1.2L k series is just another engine , nothing special about it
1.8 TSI is existing here from 2004 , but in another form of 150 bhp of RS , though hugely improved , but it was there
1.2 L jazz , not that fun ! its a decent one
@ V6 of honda , fabulous , but at what cost ?
so its i 20 thats the choice will be

.anshuman · 3rd January 2010, 19:47

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Originally Posted by quattroa4

1.8 TSI is existing here from 2004 , but in another form of 150 bhp of RS , though hugely improved , but it was there

Nope i dont agree here 1.8TPI and 1.8TSi are altogether different engines with different drive feel and characteristics. Both of them are 1.8litre and turbocharged but similarities end here.

View Poll Results: Which is the Engine of the Year?
Tata Nano 623 cc	16	9.70%
Maruti Ritz K Series 1.2 Petrol	61	36.97%
Honda Jazz 1.2 iVtec	6	3.64%
Hyundai i20 CRDi	13	7.88%
Skoda 1.8 TSI	46	27.88%
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Petrol	2	1.21%
Toyota Fortuner 3.0 D-4D	15	9.09%
Honda Accord 3.5 V6	6	3.64%
Voters: 165. You may not vote on this poll

28th December 2009, 16:45	#31
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,381 Thanked: 977 Times View My Garage	I voted for the RITZ 1.2 K Series. Glad that I'm on the winning side! The engine revolutionised public thinking. The SWIFT DDiS used to sell 70% to 30% of the petrol SWIFT and had a waiting period of 6 months. The RITZ then came along but with the K-Series. MARUTI thought that the RITZ DDiS would sell 70% and made few petrol RITZ cars. Voila, the public just loved the RITZ petrol. It outsells the diesel 3 is to 1. All because of a brilliant engine.
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28th December 2009, 17:58	#32
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,764 Thanked: 11,105 Times View My Garage	I have voted for Skoda TSi engine offered in Both Laura and Superb, this engine is just brilliant. The other engine i like in the list is the CRDi engine offered in i20, Clearly the most refined, freerevving and powerful engine in the class yet one of the most Fuel Efficient. Honda has introduced the revolutionary cylinder deactivation technology in Accord V6, it sure is a better compromise between Performance and Economy compared to previous gen Accord but they are asking toooo much for it.
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28th December 2009, 18:02	#33
VeluM Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,801 Thanked: 1,510 Times	I voted for the Nano engine simply because it contributes by being very cost effective, and yet providing enough power to make the Nano seem like a "proper car" in everyone's view. Last edited by VeluM : 28th December 2009 at 18:03. Reason: Rephrased.
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28th December 2009, 18:58	#34
DieselAddikt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 599 Thanked: 971 Times View My Garage	I vote for 1.4CRDi. I believe it is a new engine released in 2009 unlike some other names in the competition. My next favourite would be the 1.8 TSI. And then the 1.2 K Series. Last edited by DieselAddikt : 28th December 2009 at 19:01.
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28th December 2009, 22:52	#35
Aarman_008 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 140 Thanked: 4 Times	I voted for 1.4 CRDi engine of i20. Truly an amazing performer for both city driving and highways. My next choice would be 1.2 K series Engine of Ritz.
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29th December 2009, 07:22	#36
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,170 Thanked: 3,289 Times View My Garage	I voted for the 1.8 TSI; 160 horses is too much to behold
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29th December 2009, 08:11	#37
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,108 Thanked: 2,787 Times View My Garage	Voted for Skoda 1.8 TSI. Was in a confusion whether to vote for this of or the K Series. Nano engine!! Come on, Nano is the COTY, but its engine surely doesn't deserve anything.
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29th December 2009, 09:19	#38
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,756 Thanked: 4,384 Times View My Garage	It's amazing how the car of the year varies so much with the engine of the year. For me it was clearly the 1.8 TSI from Skoda for both the Superb and the Laura- taking the fight to the accord and arriving even before VW got it out here. It was a game changer. The 1.2 K series from maruti is going to be a petrol mainstay for many years. The 3.0 D4 Diesel plant from the fortuner get the job done and has raised the bar in the SUV's below Rs.25L. And lastly the nano engine though seemingy underpowered is quite sufficent for the car.
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29th December 2009, 10:16	#39
nurni76 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BLR/SEATTLE Posts: 907 Thanked: 361 Times View My Garage	Voted for Ritz K series. Changed the game for Maruti when the DDis was surging ahead in Swift and Dzire. 70% of Ritz sales is Petrol thanks to this gem of a petrol engine
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30th December 2009, 16:13	#40
civic-sense BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,659 Times	How different is the 1.8 TSI compared to the 1.8 TPI in The Octavia?
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3rd January 2010, 14:54	#42
LongDrive BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 67 Thanked: 12 Times	1.2 K series Engine My winner is 1.2 K series Engine. Great Engine
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3rd January 2010, 15:07	#43
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Definitely the 1.8TSI! Looking forward to seeing VW's fantastic 1.4TSI coming to India in 2010, or else seeing the 1.8TSI in the VW Polo.
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3rd January 2010, 18:44	#44
quattroa4 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurangabad Posts: 424 Thanked: 588 Times	just drive the i 20 crdi and you will belive it how good it is , 22 kgm of pure bliss!!!! 1.2L k series is just another engine , nothing special about it 1.8 TSI is existing here from 2004 , but in another form of 150 bhp of RS , though hugely improved , but it was there 1.2 L jazz , not that fun ! its a decent one @ V6 of honda , fabulous , but at what cost ? so its i 20 thats the choice will be
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