Volkswagen adds a new petrol range of engines from 1.4 litre to 2.0 litre across many models.

• Four new petrol engine options in Passat and Tiguan families
• Previously diesel- or hybrid-engined Passat gains new units
• Tiguan SUV petrol engine line-up is significantly expanded

Four efficient petrol engines are now available to order for the first time from Volkswagen Retailers in the popular Passat Saloon and Estate, and Tiguan SUV, model ranges.

The comprehensive line-up of new petrol engines now being offered in Passat and Tiguan further broaden the cars’ appeal while also allowing the growing numbers of buyers keen to enjoy the benefits of petrol power to consider two of Volkswagen’s most popular models.

The stylish Passat Saloon and Estate family enters this growing market sector with four petrol engines options, ranging from a frugal 1.4-litre TSI 125 PS to a potent 2.0-litre TSI 220 PS, and also including the impressive 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS with Active Cylinder Technology.

What’s more, for the first time the sporty R-Line trim is being made available with an entry-level engine in Passat. This broadens choice as well as making stylish R-Line ownership even more accessible – with the new 1.4-litre TSI 125 PS Passat R-Line a particularly attractive proposition for style- and budget-conscious buyers.

 

Hard-headed fleet and business users could be equally enamoured of the new petrol-powered Passats thanks to a strong set of benefit in kind (BIK) statistics.

When it comes to company car tax, the Passat 1.4 TSI ACT 150 PS SE Business six-speed manual, with an on-the-road price of £23,775 RRP, produces a BIK rating of 22% meaning a 40% tax payer would incur a tax charge of £6,880 over a typical three years behind the wheel.

The equivalent Passat 2.0 TDI 150 PS SE Business six-speed manual driver would be required to pay HMRC £7,746 over the same 36-month spell thanks to the car’s £25,675 RRP and 23% BIK rate.

The new petrol-powered Passat models – which exactly mirror the equipment specifications of their diesel siblings on a like-for-like trim basis – will sit alongside the existing diesel engines in the extensive Passat family, and will be introduced at an RRP roughly £1,900 below their diesel equivalents, making them a compelling alternative for many buyers.

Meanwhile, seven new petrol derivatives have also been added to the burgeoning Volkswagen Tiguan range. The 1.4-litre 125 PS TSI 2WD has been introduced on the SE and SE Nav trim lines, offering a lower entry price from just £25,000 RRP OTR into these desirable models.

The accomplished 1.4-litre 150 PS 2WD DSG is now available on the SEL and R-Line which, priced from £29,900 RRP OTR for the SEL trim, also creates a lower entry point into these luxurious and sporty models.

Welcoming the arrival of these new petrol engine options in two of Volkswagen’s most sought-after models Wes Withey, Volkswagen UK Product Marketing Manager, said: “Adding petrol engine options to our popular Passat family, in particular, is a great step forward.

“Powerful, refined and frugal – these new petrol units make the Passat more accessible in terms of price, as well as further broadening the cars’ already extensive appeal.”

Volkswagen Passat Saloon – petrol engine models
Model	Engine	Gearbox	Doors	Power	CO₂ (g/km)	OTR RRP
S	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	4	125 PS	123	£21,610.00
S	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	4	125 PS	114	£23,210.00
S	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	4	150 PS	115	£22,535.00
S	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	4	150 PS	117	£24,155.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	4	125 PS	123	£22,850.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	4	125 PS	114	£24,450.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	4	150 PS	115	£23,775.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	4	150 PS	117	£25,395.00
GT	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	4	125 PS	126	£24,955.00
GT	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	4	125 PS	117	£26,555.00
GT	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	4	150 PS	116	£25,900.00
GT	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	4	150 PS	118	£27,500.00
GT	1.8 TSI	6-Sp Man	4	180 PS	136	£26,915.00
GT	1.8 TSI	7-Sp DSG	4	180 PS	130	£28,495.00
GT	2.0 TSI	6-Sp DSG	4	220 PS	146	£31,660.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	4	125 PS	126	£25,950.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	4	125 PS	117	£27,550.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	4	150 PS	116	£26,895.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	4	150 PS	118	£28,495.00
R-Line	1.8 TSI	6-Sp Man	4	180 PS	136	£27,910.00
R-Line	1.8 TSI	7-Sp DSG	4	180 PS	130	£29,490.00
R-Line	2.0 TSI	6-Sp DSG	4	220 PS	146	£32,655.00

Volkswagen Passat Estate – petrol engine models
Model	Engine	Gearbox	Doors	Power	CO₂ (g/km)	OTR RRP
S	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	5	125 PS	124	£23,210.00
S	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	5	125 PS	117	£24,810.00
S	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	5	150 PS	119	£24,135.00
S	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	119	£25,755.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	5	125 PS	124	£24,450.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	5	125 PS	117	£26,050.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	5	150 PS	119	£25,375.00
SE Business	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	119	£26,995.00
GT	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	5	125 PS	127	£26,555.00
GT	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	5	125 PS	120	£28,155.00
GT	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	5	150 PS	120	£27,500.00
GT	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	120	£29,100.00
GT	1.8 TSI	6-Sp Man	5	180 PS	137	£28,535.00
GT	1.8 TSI	7-Sp DSG	5	180 PS	131	£30,135.00
GT	2.0 TSI	6-Sp DSG	5	220 PS	149	£33,260.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI	6-Sp Man	5	125 PS	127	£27,550.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI	7-Sp DSG	5	125 PS	120	£29,150.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI ACT	6-Sp Man	5	150 PS	120	£28,495.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI ACT	7-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	120	£30,095.00
R-Line	1.8 TSI	6-Sp Man	5	180 PS	137	£29,530.00
R-Line	1.8 TSI	7-Sp DSG	5	180 PS	131	£31,130.00
R-Line	2.0 TSI	6-Sp DSG	5	220 PS	149	£34,255.00

Volkswagen Tiguan – petrol engine models
Model	Engine	Gearbox	Doors	Power	CO₂ (g/km)	OTR RRP
SE	1.4 TSI 2WD	6-Sp Man	5	125 PS	139	£25,000.00
SE Nav	1.4 TSI 2WD	6-Sp Man	5	125 PS	139	£25,725.00
SE Nav	1.4 TSI ACT 2WD	6-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	140	£28,325.00
SE Nav	1.4 TSI ACT 4WD	6-Sp Man	5	150 PS	155	£28,590.00
SE Nav	1.4 TSI ACT 4WD	6-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	163	£30,080.00
SEL	1.4 TSI ACT 2WD	6-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	140	£29,900.00
R-Line	1.4 TSI ACT 2WD	6-Sp DSG	5	150 PS	140	£32,215.00

Volkswagen has six models that have a rating of at least Good in the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Ratings.

• Jetta earns TSP+ rating, Golf 4-door and Passat models earn TSP

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that several of its 2017 models have earned 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):

• The 2017 Jetta, when equipped with optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) and Xenon headlights, has earned TOP SAFETY PICK+
• The 2017 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf Alltrack, Golf GTI 4-door and Golf SportWagen, when equipped with optional Front Assist, have earned TOP SAFETY PICK 
• The 2017 Passat, featuring standard Front Assist, has earned TOP SAFETY PICK

The 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award is issued to vehicles that have earned good ratings in IIHS tests evaluated in five categories: frontal impact moderate overlap; frontal impact small overlap; side impact; roof strength; and head restraints. 

It must also offer an autonomous emergency braking system (AEB) that earns at least an advanced rating for front crash prevention.

The 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating is issued to vehicles that have met all of the TOP SAFETY PICK criteria and must offer headlights that earn at least an acceptable rating for visibility and lack of excessive glare.

“At Volkswagen, we strongly believe that the latest advanced driver assist technologies can be delivered without being in the premium segment,” said Hendrik Muth, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy. ”The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings awarded to a variety of Volkswagen models compliments our ongoing commitment to offering these features .”

Volkswagen’s Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking system (Front Assist) driver assistance system uses one or more radar sensors combined with a camera to help monitor the distance of traffic ahead of the vehicle. 

Within physical system limits, Forward Collision Warning helps alert the driver of critical front-end collision situations, both acoustically and visually by a clear warning symbol in the instrument cluster above 19 mph, and, if necessary, braking is initiated to slow the vehicle in the system speed range. 

If the driver fails to apply the brakes, the system autonomously applies them; if the pedal is engaged but the driver brakes too lightly, the pressure is increased by the system (targeted braking).  Front Assist is optional on 2017 Jetta and Golf models and standard on the 2017 Passat.

Other available driver assistance features on the 2017 Jetta, Golf family and Passat include: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, an active Lane Departure Warning system (Lane Assist), front and rear Park Distance Control (ParkPilot), and Parking Steering Assistant (Park Assist), High Beam Control (Light Assist), and Bi-Xenon headlights with the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS). Availability depends on model and trim.

All Volkswagen models offer a combination of both passive and active safety systems that are engineered to meet or exceed current crash regulations. The 2017 Jetta, Golf models and Passat are equipped with the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard.

IIHS launched its front crash prevention rating program in 2013 to help consumers sort through the maze of available technologies and zero in on the most effective systems.