Volkswagen's 1.5 TDI engine to get a bigger turbocharger

In 2015, we had reported that Volkswagen was looking to increase its localization levels for its 1.5L TDI engine, which powers the Volkswagen Polo, Vento and the Skoda Rapid in India. A few media reports claim that the company is likely to equip this motor with a larger turbocharger to increase its power and efficiency.

Volkswagen currently sources 25 major components such as the turbocharger, connecting rods, vacuum lines, flywheels and engine brackets from 18 local suppliers. The turbocharger in the present models is supplied by Honeywell. Now, Autocar reports that the company is likely to use a new, locally-sourced and bigger turbocharger that will bump up the engine's power to 110 BHP. The Polo GT, Vento and possibly the upcoming Ameo and Skoda Rapid are likely to get the 1.5L TDI engine in this state of tune.

The 1.5L TDI engine is produced at the Volkswagen plant at Chakan, near Pune.