[RahulNagaraj]

Volkswagen has updated its 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine globally. The new 1.5-litre TSI evo2 unit is said to offer improved efficiency while reducing emissions. The updated engine will make its global debut on Volkswagen's facelifted T-Roc & T-Roc Cabriolet SUVs, before making its way onto other models by the end of the year.



The updated 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine continues to produce the same 148 BHP as its predecessors. However, it could be offered in multiple variants with varying power outputs, including a plug-in hybrid version pushing out 268 BHP. Volkswagen also claims that the 1.5-litre TSI evo2 engine is compatible with "fuels with renewable content".



According to the German automaker, the new iteration of the 1.5L TSI unit comes with its three-way catalytic converter and petrol particulate filter moved to a single emission control module, closer to the engine. This helps reduce the use of precious metals in production, while also allowing the engine to be compliant with stricter emission standards in the future. The Active Cylinder Management system has also been upgraded with the two-cylinder mode being optimised to run for a prolonged period of time. Other updates include a VTG turbocharger, high-pressure injection system and pistons with integrated cooling ducts.

In India, Volkswagen models such as the Virtus and Taigun and Skoda's Slavia & Kushaq use the outgoing 1.5L TSI evo1 engine. Hence, it remains to be seen if the new 1.5L TSI evo2 engine makes its way onto some of the Indian models as well.

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[TechnoBloop]

It would be good if they brought the Evo2's to Taigun, Kushaq, Slavia and Virtus as well, especially a plug-in Hybrid version. VW has always been criticized for its mileage in India, so with a PHEV version, they could solve that problem, but again the prices will skyrocket in what is already an expensive car.

[Cresterk]

If they manage to offer the hybrid in the Kodiaq and Tiguan, this would be a game changer. Currently no one wants to go for them due to their abysmal mileage even though they have more features and look better than the competition.

[orthodoc105]

Are the current vw 2.0 cars (kushaq, slavia, taigun, virtus) using Evo2 engines? Or they are still using Evo1? If latter, how have they been made E20 compliant post-March 2023?

[attrip2008]

I believe the Evo2 engines allow for even higher renewable fuel content than E20.

Current engines are compatible with E20 just need the ancillary systems and rubber components like fuel lines to be upgraded which VW might have done.