Volkswagen is introducing the new 1.4 litre TFSi engine to the Passat range, which gives more power and better economy with starting prices from ?26,280 before delivery charges.

Volkswagen aims for a four-fold improvement in performance and specifications with the introduction of the 122bhp TFSi engine across the Passat range. The engine brings higher power, greater fuel economy and lower emissions to the range. Volkswagen will add an increased level of standard specifications when the first models to feature the new engine arrive on the market here from the beginning of next year.

Twice winner of the international engine of the year award, the new 1.4-litre TFSi unit will boost Passat's power output from 115bhp to 122bhp resulting in improved acceleration and an increase in top speed to 203km/h.

Alongside this extra power comes a 12per cent cut in fuel consumption - down from 7.5 litres to 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres - and a corresponding 12per cent reduction in carbon emissions, from 179g/km to 157g/km.

Designed to satisfy growing international demand for vehicles that match performance with lower fuel usage and fewer emissions, the new TFSi engine is already making its mark in the Golf GT, Golf GT Sport, Jetta and Touran. Within the coming weeks, a 122bhp version arrives in the Eos, followed next January by a 150bhp version in the all new Tiguan.

Besides scoring on the power to economy scale, the new TFSi engine has the added advantage of bringing Passat into lower VRT and road tax segments. Utilising the saving that this brings, Volkswagen is increasing the level of standard specifications on all models.

At entry level, front fog lights, front armrest with storage box and rear air vents are set to feature. Higher up the range, other standard items being introduced include 16" alloys with wider profile 215/55 tyres and full leather upholstery on Highline models.

Price variation will be minimal with the new, higher-specified Passat coming on the market at €26,280 ex works, compared with the current ex works price of €26,010 for the 1.6 version.

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