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14/1/2018 at 8:16am
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I seem to remember reading that the next model of VW Golf's Mk8 will be using a 1lt 3 cylinder petrol engine with Twin Electric Turbos
If that comes to fruition, I guess that will be my next company car, not an EV.
With such a small engine and Twin Turbo's to boost up the power, such a vehicle will tick most of the box's regarding emmisions and tax implications.
Although I guess the car will almost be useless for towing, and probably will only just about lug it's own body weight around.
Not sure what condition a 1lt engine will be in, after I have thrashed it around as a rep for two years, and hand it back for another with 70k miles on it.
For those buying such a vehicle as used, it will probably be the case of new engine before it hits 100k miles.
Of course on the upside for the used car buyer, you will be able to buy a 3 year old VW Golf for around £1000, not good news for those that buy new privately.
Edit = Wow the 1lt Petrol VW Golf with 3 cylinder engine is already on the market now, just hope our fleet manager dosn't find out about it!
On the upside the unbraked towing weight is 640kg but the braked towing weight is just 1300kg compared to 1500kg of the TDi Golf I drive now, and that pretty much rules out towing a caravan, unless under 1000kg I guess.
Post last edited on 14/01/2018 08:37:36
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28mpg from a 1 ltr engine?? Think I'll stick to my ancient Volvo! 2.5 litre turbo-diesel, 18 years old and with 166,000 on the clock, does 40mpg around town and nearly 50mpg on a run. Doesn't do much less with a caravan on the back.
