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

Skoda has produced the fastest vRS ever, with the Octavia Hatch and Estate vRS 245

• First examples of the most powerful vRS model ever set to hit the UK
• Prices range from £27,595 to £30,185
• Available in hatch and estate forms, plus optional seven-speed DSG
• Standard electro-mechanical front locking differential delivers sporty drive
• Additional equipment over vRS includes gloss black design features and 19-inch alloys
• 0-62mph time of 6.6 seconds makes vRS 245 the fastest vRS model ever

It’s the vRS that packs the mightiest punch ever: the new Octavia vRS 245 has just touched down in the UK. Delivering 245PS and 370Nm of torque, the new sporting flagship of the range launches with an equally headline-grabbing price that starts from £27,595.

A key new model in SKODA’s revised 2017 Octavia line-up, the new vRS 245 offers 15PS more than the previous range-topping model, and comes with a raft of additional equipment to deliver the brand’s sportiest drive to date. Available in both hatch and estate forms, the vRS 245 model is also offered with a choice of a six-speed manual or a new seven-speed DSG transmission.

Powered by a modified version of the existing 2.0 TSI four cylinder vRS powerplant, the vRS 245 can sprint from 0-62 in just 6.6 seconds (Estate 6.7 seconds) and has exceptional in-gear flexibility. 

In fifth gear, for example, the vRS 245 with a manual gearbox sprints from 37 to 62 mph in just 6.4 seconds (Estate: 6.5 seconds) and from 50 to 75 mph in only 6.6 seconds (Estate: 6.8 seconds).

And it’s not just an increase in engine power that marks the Octavia vRS 245 as something special. Thanks to the standard fitment of an electronically regulated VAQ limited-slip differential, drivers can fully exploit the car’s performance - even in challenging conditions. The VAQ limited-slip differential was originally developed for motorsport and works with an electronically regulated multi-plate clutch located between the differential and the powered axle on the right-hand side. When needed, 100 per cent of the power can be directed to one front wheel. When cornering, the differential transfers an increased amount of engine power to the outer front wheel (wheel with the most grip) as required.

In terms of equipment, the vRS 245 builds on the already impressive specification of the standard vRS with a host of additional items. Externally, the vRS 245 is distinguished by striking 19-inch ‘Xtreme’ gloss black alloy wheels, gloss black front grille, door mirror housings and exhaust tailpipes. Inside, the vRS 245’s cabin features heated and electrically adjustable vRS sports seats trimmed in Alcantara and decorative trim panels finished in gloss black. The colour multifunction trip computer, located in the main instrument panel between the speedometer and rev counter, also includes a lap timer as standard.

Other equipment highlights shared with the standard vRS range include Amundsen satellite navigation with eight-inch display and integrated Wi-Fi, full LED headlights with adaptive front light system and LED daytime running lights, LED interior light pack (10 colours) and a Super sport three-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel with vRS logo and paddles for DSG-equipped models.

The Octavia vRS 245 is available to order now, with UK deliveries in July.

Octavia vRS 245		CO2	VED Band	Recommended OTR	BiK 2017/18	P11D value
Hatch vRS 245	2.0 TSI 245PS	150	H	£27,595.00	29%	£27,340.00
	2.0 TSI 245PS DSG	146	H	£28,985.00	28%	£28,730.00
Estate vRS 245	2.0 TSI 245PS	150	H	£28,795.00	29%	£28,540.00
	2.0 TSI 245PS DSG	146	H	£30,185.00	28%	£29,930.00