Will VW ever sell TDI again?

Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche dealers can’t sell any new diesels, except for certain 2015 models sold as new. They also cannot sell most used and certified pre-owned diesels. Volkswagen has since committed to electric cars, and it’s possible the company will not sell a TDI diesel in the U.S. ever again.

Does Volkswagen still make Golf TDI?

It’s called the GTD and you’ll never see one in the United States. Volkswagen has released some details for the Golf GTD, a diesel version of the eighth-generation Golf GTI.

How long will a Golf TDI last?

The main reason I purchased the VW Golf TDI is that with the diesel engine, life expectancy is 50-80% longer. A well-maintained diesel engine can easily go 400-500,000 miles.

How reliable is 1.6 TDI?

Because they are diesel, the engine runs with quite low revs, so wear is minimal. They do have a turbo, but again if run carefully will last a long time. The I is for injection; this means tuning is always accurate and does not require any maintenance throughout its life.

Why are there so many VW TDI for sale?

The popularity of the VW TDIs comes from the fact that there is no other car quite like them. Chevrolet has offered a diesel engine in its now-discontinued Cruze, but Wiesenfelder found it sluggish compared with the TDIs. Both Honda and Mazda considered introducing diesels, but they never appeared in the U.S.

When did VW stop selling TDI?

TDI engines installed in 2009 to 2015 model year Volkswagen Group cars sold through 18 September 2015 had an emissions defeat device, which activated emissions controls only during emissions testing. The emissions controls were suppressed otherwise, allowing the TDI engines to exceed legal limits on emissions.

Is the Volkswagen Golf a hatchback or SUV?

The Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback. The 2019 Golf starts at $21,845 (MSRP), with a destination charge of $895.

How eco-friendly is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback. The 2020 Golf starts at $23,195 (MSRP), with a destination charge of $920. It gets EPA-estimated 32 MPG combined. Eco-Friendly vehicles have a minimum EPA-estimated mileage of 35 mpg combined and include hybrids, diesels and even a few fuel-sipping gas-only cars.

How much does a 2019 Volkswagen Golf cost?

25 Model Years. The Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback. The 2019 Golf starts at $21,845 (MSRP), with a destination charge of $895.