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Volkswagen added 2.0-L TSI option for Tiguan, Tayron and Passat

Volkswagen has expanded its 4MOTION lineup with two versions of the 2.0-liter TSI engine. These engines will be available in the Tiguan, Tayron and Passat.

The 4MOTION system uses a multi-plate clutch to connect the rear axle. In city driving on dry roads, power is only transmitted to the front wheels, which saves fuel. The rear axle is engaged when the load increases or power is lost. The driver can also engage all-wheel drive manually if necessary.

The 2.0-liter TSI engine delivers 204 hp (152 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque, or 265 hp (197 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque (available only with the R-Line). The Passat is only available with the 265 hp option.

Volkswagen has also added a new Trailer Mode, which is activated automatically, allowing the Tiguan and Passat to tow up to 2,200 kilograms, while the Tayron has increased its towing capacity to 2,500 kilograms.

When it comes to price, buyers who opt for the Tiguan with a TSI engine and 4MOTION all-wheel drive will pay 48,200 euros, while this option for the Tayron costs 50,800 euros. Those who opt for the Passat with a TSI engine and 4MOTION will pay 62,990 euros.

Source: Volkswagen

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VW delays launch of new EVs for 2026

The decline in demand for electric cars in Europe has forced Volkswagen to postpone the introduction of new EVs until 2026. This was announced by German automotive analyst Matthias Schmidt in an interview with Bloomberg.

In early 2024, Volkswagen introduced its most powerful station wagon ever, the ID.7 GTX Tourer, and this year, there will be no new models. In 2025, the German brand will be selling old technology to new customers. The reason is a large number of unsold EVs, and the same problem is plaguing other manufacturers as well.

However, what is most troubling VW are two new electric models that it is developing in China. These are two mid-range models, one of which will be an SUV, and the German company is developing them in cooperation with the Chinese company XPeng. VW hopes that this will not disrupt plans and that with the arrival of these models on the market, the VW Group will increase annual sales in China to four million vehicles by 2030. In 2023, the VW Group sold 2.93 million vehicles in China.

Source: Bloomberg

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Data from nearly 1 million VW Group vehicles leaked

In 2023, a study by the Mozilla Foundation found that many car manufacturers collect more data than necessary, and sometimes even resell it. Now, it has emerged that data from nearly a million VW Group vehicles has been compromised.

GPS data from a large number of EVs was left unprotected and publicly available for months, allowing unauthorized parties to create detailed profiles of the vehicles’ users. According to Reuters, the vehicle data could reveal the names and contact details of drivers, owners and locations for nearly 500,000 vehicles. Among the owners of these cars are a large number of people from politics and business, as well as people from professional groups dealing with security (police officers).

The problem was discovered by the Chaos Computer Club (CCC), which informed VW, and the company quickly reacted and fixed the problem. However, given the length of the problem, it is not excluded that some of the data ended up with third parties. VW said the data is used to improve batteries and software, and is not used to create profiles about individuals or vehicle movements. Still, this incident should force EV manufacturers to do a better job of protecting vehicle data.

Source: Reuters