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VW's most recent press release on the MKVI has indicated that the 3.2L VR6 will probably not be making an appearance in those cars.
Autoweek -
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/p...ter01
"A range of four-cylinder engines will power the Golf, rated from 80 hp to 211 hp. There are no immediate plans for a follow-up to the 250 hp, 3.2-liter V6-powered R32. Instead, Volkswagen is toying with the idea of a 265-hp version of the GTi’s engine--the same engine found in the speedy Audi S3--for a new four-wheel-drive R version of the Golf."
It seems like the evidence is mounting.
The Porsche Cayenne, a previous 3.2L VR6 recipient, now comes with the 3.6L VR6 in the base model. Same for the Touareg, and the Audi Q7 was launched with the 3.6 in the first place.
Now I understand that the A3 & TT still use these motors, but as of late it seems like VW/Audi are turning to the 2.0T. (Audi S3, TTS) They're achieving similar or better power numbers while returning better fuel economy. I'd imagine that it would lower manufacturing costs if they were to streamline their gas engine offerings by solely relying on the 2.0T and 3.6, while Audi relies on the 3.1L DI V6 as their V6 offering.
This is purely speculation, and forgive me if I'm not up-to-date on Audi's future plans for cars like the A3 and TT, but given the industry's shift towards smaller, more economical engines, do you think the 3.2L VR6's days are numbered?
Do you think that VW is going to shift towards the 3.6L VR6 as its' ONLY 6-cylinder option? Audi has had its' 3.1L FSI V6 for a while now, which achieves better power & economy numbers from a smaller displacement, so the 3.2 VR6 is a bit of a moot point to them.
As nice as the 3.2L sounds, it's not a model of power or efficiency, and it seems like it's become the bastard child of the VW/Audi stable.
Thoughts?
Autoweek -
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/p...ter01
"A range of four-cylinder engines will power the Golf, rated from 80 hp to 211 hp. There are no immediate plans for a follow-up to the 250 hp, 3.2-liter V6-powered R32. Instead, Volkswagen is toying with the idea of a 265-hp version of the GTi’s engine--the same engine found in the speedy Audi S3--for a new four-wheel-drive R version of the Golf."
It seems like the evidence is mounting.
The Porsche Cayenne, a previous 3.2L VR6 recipient, now comes with the 3.6L VR6 in the base model. Same for the Touareg, and the Audi Q7 was launched with the 3.6 in the first place.
Now I understand that the A3 & TT still use these motors, but as of late it seems like VW/Audi are turning to the 2.0T. (Audi S3, TTS) They're achieving similar or better power numbers while returning better fuel economy. I'd imagine that it would lower manufacturing costs if they were to streamline their gas engine offerings by solely relying on the 2.0T and 3.6, while Audi relies on the 3.1L DI V6 as their V6 offering.
This is purely speculation, and forgive me if I'm not up-to-date on Audi's future plans for cars like the A3 and TT, but given the industry's shift towards smaller, more economical engines, do you think the 3.2L VR6's days are numbered?
Do you think that VW is going to shift towards the 3.6L VR6 as its' ONLY 6-cylinder option? Audi has had its' 3.1L FSI V6 for a while now, which achieves better power & economy numbers from a smaller displacement, so the 3.2 VR6 is a bit of a moot point to them.
As nice as the 3.2L sounds, it's not a model of power or efficiency, and it seems like it's become the bastard child of the VW/Audi stable.
Thoughts?
