Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Returns In 2014

Members of Generation Why will fondly remember the Volkswagen 1.8T powered Golfs and Jettas of the early 2000′s – or if they don't, they probably knew someone who swore that the turbocharged Volkswagen mill was a gift from Our Lord and Savior Herr Schmaus himself. Yes, it was plagued with ignition issues and a rather unsophisticated character, but you could chip it, broooo (as one Golf MKIV owner so eloquently put it). Autoblog got to sit down with Rainer Michel, Vice President of Product Marketing & Strategy for Volkswagen of America, who confirmed the engine changeover. The 1.8T will be replacing the 2.5L 5-cylinder, bought by many but loved by (almost) none. The new 1.8T has nothing in common with the MKIV motor. It is based on the existing 2.0T engine, and make 158 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. It's only a  matter of time before there's a Stateside ECU reflash… from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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