Engine options start from a 1.6-litre 105PS diesel engine (yes, the same mill that powers the Vento), mated to a start-stop system to increase fuel efficiency. Other diesels include 140hp and 170hp versions of VW’s 2.0-litre TDI CR mills. The engine options further unfold in the form of a 1.4-litre TSI, 1.8-litre TSI, 2.0-TSI and 3.6-litre V6 petrol powerplants. Out of these, we expect the 1.6 (105hp) and 2.0 TDI (170hp) diesels and the 1.8 TSI (160hp) petrol engine making their way to India. The 2011 Passat will go on sale in the US and Europe by early 2011. We are expecting an India launch by June 2011.Pricing for the Passat range is India is expected to drop down by a fair margin since the 1.6-litre’s mass import / localisation plans will play a huge part in reducing end user costs.
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