The Polo receives a third natural gasoline tank, while the Golf gets a 1.5-liter engine.
While hybrids and electric cars may be the future of the Volkswagen Group’s, the combustion engine will continue to dominate for many years. VAG has a good selection of gasoline-powered vehicles that can run on compressed gas, which offers diesel-like fuel economy.
After the SEAT Arona TGI, updated Skoda Octavia G-TEC were launched, the VW core brand today unveiled revised Polo TGI versions and the larger Golf TGI. The supermini’s 90-hp, 1.0-liter three cylinder engine has been upgraded to include a third CNG tank that can hold 16.5 liters. This will bring the total to 91.5 Liters. The subcompact hatchback is now able to travel up to 368 km (229 miles) in CNG mode, according the more realistic Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure.
The GolfTGI has been upgraded to a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It requires 3.5 -3.6 kg of natural gasoline for every 100 km (62 miles). The 130-hp powertrain uses the TGI Miller combustion process. It also makes use of a turbocharger that benefits from variable turbine geometry, which allows more air to be injected into the cylinders. The Golf TGI is able to travel an additional 80km (50 miles) using natural gas, while emitting as little as 95 grams per km.
VW outlines the main benefits of a CNG-friendly car. It is approximately 25% more efficient than regular gasoline-powered cars of the same size and it also reduces emissions.
This could be the last update VW applies to the Mk7 with the eighth generation Golf just around the corner. We won’t have any problems with Wolfsburg if the Golf is sent off with the much-hyped R420 version…