VW India to localize production of EA288 2.0L diesel engine

Volkswagen plans to localize the EA288 2.0L diesel engine later this year after ramping up local component sourcing for the 1.5L diesel engine it produces at its facility in Chakan, Pune. The EA288 2.0L diesel engine powers a wide range of cars produced by Volkswagen AG worldwide, including the Skoda Octavia and Audi A3 that are sold in India.

The EA288 engine family has been developed for VW's MQB platform with displacements ranging from 1.6L to 2.0L. The MQB platform underpins several new VW group models and will underpin many more in the future as well. Volkswagen feels the collective sales volume will be enough to justify the investment required to localize production of the engine.

Upcoming cars such as the new-gen Audi A4 and new Skoda Superb will be among the models offered with this engine. The motor will be compliant with the BS VI emission norms that will be enforced from April 1, 2020. While localized production will help control costs, it will also help in speeding up the supply chain and reduce the time taken for supplying spare parts.

Source: Autocar

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