Mk VI

[SteveS]

http://dennis.cerosmedia.com/1T48901a8110b9e481.cde

if that works... imotor mag...

[neg]

Remember a lot are rumours - they might up the power before then to upset the opposition...

DSG all the way for me.

[Phil mcavity]

so if it is only 211hp on the std GTi, sure then the current ed30 lump wouldnt be used untill maybe the GTi-R with 265 and haldex combination. Do hope they preview the concept car in October in Paris motorshow. Could be a good weekend getaway trip  .

[R32UK]

Everyone leaves a little room for a crazy sales boosting model later on in the product life

[Snoopy]

I think the mags are quoting 211PS as it fits in with VW reducing there CO2 figures for the mk6 golf over the mk5's. This would meen it uses a version of the new Audi A5 engine that only puts out 154g/km in the A5 so reduces the GTIs tax band and gives people an option of a decent power output with lower tax and co2 output or a full fat 270PS 4WD GTI-R (201g/km).
Makes good sence to me for them to do this rather than limit themselfs with the current Ed30 engine or using the older GTI engine that are ~190g/km and maybe putting some new buyers off in the future years due to the rising cost and scales of road tax price not just here but also other places.

[Kiddfrost]

I think the mags are quoting 211PS as it fits in with VW reducing there CO2 figures for the mk6 golf over the mk5's. This would meen it uses a version of the new Audi A5 engine that only puts out 154g/km in the A5 so reduces the GTIs tax band and gives people an option of a decent power output with lower tax and co2 output or a full fat 270PS 4WD GTI-R.
Makes good sence to me for them to do this rather than limit themselfs with the current Ed30 engine or using the older GTI engine that are ~190g/km and maybe putting some new buyers off in the future years due to the rising cost and scales of road tax price not just here but also other places.

For me, best theory so far

[Teutonic_Tamer]

so if it is only 211hp on the std GTi, sure then the current ed30 lump wouldnt be used untill maybe the GTi-R with 265 and haldex combination.

But they arn't going to be using any variant of the current 2.0TFSI engine in the Mk6.  It is the new chain-driven cam lump under the bonnet.  The reason for this is that the current lump is a bit of a barsteward to work on, particularly for things like cam belts, water pumps and turbos/exhaust manifolds.  The new lump is meant to ease access for these specific areas.

[R32UK]

so if it is only 211hp on the std GTi, sure then the current ed30 lump wouldnt be used untill maybe the GTi-R with 265 and haldex combination.

But they arn't going to be using any variant of the current 2.0TFSI engine in the Mk6.  It is the new chain-driven cam lump under the bonnet.  The reason for this is that the current lump is a bit of a barsteward to work on, particularly for things like cam belts, water pumps and turbos/exhaust manifolds.  The new lump is meant to ease access for these specific areas.

I cant see this as the reason for them changing an engine. Surely VW are not concerned with making a mechanics work a little easier.

[NewGolf]

so if it is only 211hp on the std GTi, sure then the current ed30 lump wouldnt be used untill maybe the GTi-R with 265 and haldex combination.

But they arn't going to be using any variant of the current 2.0TFSI engine in the Mk6.  It is the new chain-driven cam lump under the bonnet.  The reason for this is that the current lump is a bit of a barsteward to work on, particularly for things like cam belts, water pumps and turbos/exhaust manifolds.  The new lump is meant to ease access for these specific areas.

I cant see this as the reason for them changing an engine. Surely VW are not concerned with making a mechanics work a little easier.

Your kidding surely? Lower running and maintenance costs = happier customers. Me included! 

[R32UK]

so if it is only 211hp on the std GTi, sure then the current ed30 lump wouldnt be used untill maybe the GTi-R with 265 and haldex combination.

But they arn't going to be using any variant of the current 2.0TFSI engine in the Mk6.  It is the new chain-driven cam lump under the bonnet.  The reason for this is that the current lump is a bit of a barsteward to work on, particularly for things like cam belts, water pumps and turbos/exhaust manifolds.  The new lump is meant to ease access for these specific areas.

I cant see this as the reason for them changing an engine. Surely VW are not concerned with making a mechanics work a little easier.

Your kidding surely? Lower running and maintenance costs = happier customers. Me included! 

better economy is a valid reason.. but making certain parts of the engine easier to reach is surely not. Make the thing properly in the first instance, then you dont need to get to these bit = happy customers