Volkswagen is looking forward to develop a new technique for distinguishing their models in the upcoming days. To differentiate these models, the company has proposed to differentiate on the basis of their torque output in the Asian market. Lately, there is a growing trend among German manufacturers to change the style of nomenclature of their products.
With the ever increasing number of products, similar powertrain and overlapping specifications and technologies, it is becoming increasingly difficult for car makers to name their products and classify them accordingly. The first manufacturer to decide on new nomenclature techniques was Audi during the first part of the year. Later on, it was Mercedes-Benz’s turn to decide new nomenclature techniques for its models. Final, Volkswagen has decided to go the same way to reduce complications and confusions in their naming techniques. The German company has come up with a unique idea to name their products. It has been decided that torque-based nomenclature shall be applied for the Asian markets for a better demarcation among the several variants.
Definitely, one question that might crop up among fans is why torque among all other things. Volkswagen has an answer for this question as well. It stated that the single most important thing that tells about the power of a certain model after its horsepower is the torque or the twisting force of the car. A high torque will definitely mean a superior acceleration, ultra-high performance and a better driveability. The driving experience also increases several manifolds due to the higher twisting force. This is why the TSI family of engines and their capabilities will be highlighted in the best possible way by defining a car with its torque.
Suppose, if we take the example of India-made Volkswagen Polo, which comes with two engine options – 1.6 litre MPI petrol (discontinued) and the 1.2 litre TSI petrol. Both the engines produce the same power of 105 PS. The difference between the two mills lies in their torque outputs. While the 1.2 mill generates a torque of 175 Nm, the 1.6 litre churns out 153 Nm only. According to the new system, Volkswagen would name the former as 173 TSI and the other one as 153 MPI.
Though, there has been no fixed timeline given by the German automobile manufacturer, the first implementation of this new system will be in Malaysia, though there are plans to extend the same nomenclature systems in India and China, as well. The first model to get the new naming convention will be the Passat CC, which will be named as CC 280 TSI.
