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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the name for its new compact SUV today—the Volkswagen Taos. The Taos model was designed specifically for the North American Region and, as such, the name was chosen to resonate with American customers.
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Pricing has not been released officially but is anticipated to start out about $22,000 and is expected to be unveiled on 10.13.20.
Despite the engine using a bigger displacement and being stronger compared to EA211 fitted in the Jetta, the engine is significantly more efficient in fuel usage. It sports Volkswagen's modified version of the Miller cycle, in which the intake valves have been closed early in the induction stroke to help with fuel economy. For a turbocharged engine, it has a very large compression ratio of up to 11.5 to one.
The upshot is excellent fuel consumption and driving characteristics. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission in the front-wheel-drive model, with a Sport mode. AWD models get a seven-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission.
“While electric vehicles are stealing the headlines these days, we are continuing to make great strides with technology on our internal combustion engines,” said Johan de Nysschen, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America. “The new 1.5-liter engine in the Taos uses the latest advances in gasoline-engine design to bring outstanding fuel economy to the compact SUV segment. The Taos will provide a further proof point for the ability of the Volkswagen North American Region to deliver the right products for our market requirements.”