Volkswagen has unveiled the second generation of the EA211-series 1.5 TSI engine. In its most common modification, the mill still churns out the same power and torque, but benefits from improved fuel efficiency and fewer emissions.
The three-stage catalytic converter and soot particle filter now reside much closer to the engine itself and are merged into a single emission control unit. This results in cleaner exhaust and less expenditure of precious metals.
The engine now supports gradual cylinder deactivation and re-activation, resulting in a smoother ride with the feature turned on. The system has also been reprogrammed to let the engine use only of its two cylinders in a much wider range of situations, maximizing the efficiency.
Fuel consumption and emission volumes remain to be revealed. The old-gen VW T-Roc engine needed between 6.2 and 6.8 liters of gas for 100 kilometers of NEDC-rated driving range in urban conditions, 4.4 liters in highway mode, and between 5.0 and 5.3 liters in mixed cycle. Its CO2 emissions made 115-120 grams per kilometer.
In its most basic form, the 1.5-liter turbo mill still makes 150 PS (148 hp / 110 kW). Other specifications remain announced for later dates, some of them running on eco fuel and others included in hybrid powertrains rated at 272 PS (268 hp / 200 kW) and higher.
For the time being, the only production car to get the new VW 1.5 TSI is the T-Roc, both the standard SUV and its convertible variant.