Volkswagen of America unveiled the next step in the company's U.S. diesel strategy at the Washington, D.C. auto show.
Sharing the technology with DaimlerChrysler, the car will not require the AdBlue liquid urea additive to comply with federal standards.
The all-new 2.0-liter common-rail diesel engine will meet emissions requirements in all 50 states. The major change over previous VW diesels is a common-rail injection system that uses electronic valves to meter fuel injection. This allows injection under higher pressure, which better atomize the fuel and makes it easier to control pollution.
The new engine is smoother, quieter, more powerful and more efficient than the old Jetta TDI. Fuel economy should be in the 45 mpg range, while the engine produces 140 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque, according to Norbert Krause, director of VOA's engineering and environmental office.
U.S. availability scheduled for May of '08, at a starting price of about $23,000 and a typically equipped car listing for $25,000, which is in line with the outgoing model, according to spokesman Keith Price.
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