The next generation Volkswagen Passat will get the option for a twin-turbocharged 2.0 litre TDI diesel engine producing up to 236 horsepower, impressive output figures for a turbodiesel engine of that size. The new gearbox family would be installed in both transverse or longitudinal engine bays, and will be able to take torque of up to 500 Nm. The eight ratios are provided by an Aisin torque converter automatic gearbox, installed in cars like the Volkswagen Touareg.Ī jump to ten would one-up rivals like Mercedes-Benz who have announced nine-speed automatics, but Volkswagen says the primary aim is to increase efficiency of future cars by up to 15% by 2020. The most gears in a Volkswagen right now would be eight – but that gearbox is not a DSG. VW is jumping from the current seven-speed count straight up to ten ratios for their next generation DSG gearbox. We’ve got some new engines and a new gearbox to look forward to in future Volkswagen Group cars. The Volkswagen Group announced some new powertrain details at this year’s annual Vienna Motor Symposium. Upcoming all-new VW Passat could debut all-new powertrain features
