Volkswagen reveals more efficient 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine for Europe

Volkswagen has revealed the newest, enhanced version of its popular 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine.

The TSI evo2 will make its debut in the European T-Roc and T-Roc Cabriolet models – joining more models in Europe by the end of the year.

The new evo2 motor promises improvements to both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Available initially with an output of 110kW, Volkswagen Europe indicates that more variants and tunes will follow in future.

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Volkswagen’s local arm has confirmed to Wheels that the evo2 motor remains an overseas market engine at this stage, with no confirmation for the Australian market.

From the Golf to the Tiguan, the 1.5 TSI powers a range of Volkswagen Group models and now offers significant fuel consumption benefits through years of continuous development.

The evo2 harnesses enhanced Active Cylinder Management (which Volkswagen calls ACTplus), yielding a wider scope for partial cylinder deactivation, in order to subsequently improve fuel efficiency.

The three-way catalytic converter and petrol particulate filter have been moved further up the exhaust tract, closer to the engine and within a single emission control module. A variable-geometry turbocharger, high-pressure fuel injection system, plasma-coated cylinder walls and pistons cast with cooling ducts help optimise the combustion process.

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The TSI evo2 engines have also been developed with future-proofing in mind, and are designed to operate with fuels containing ingredients sourced from renewable energy sources. They are also compatible with various hybridisation levels, with a plug-in concept producing up to 200kW.

Despite Volkswagen announcing the ceasing of development of new internal combustion engines, back in 2021, key engines such as the 1.5 TSI remain a feature of Volkswagen’s ‘Accelerate’ electrification strategy.

The German manufacturer is targeting a 70 per cent sales share of electric vehicles by 2030, but remains committed to continually developing key combustion engines to comply with future emissions standards (such as Euro 7), and to service key markets where electric mobility is lagging.

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The enhanced TSI evo2 engine will make its European debut within overseas T-Roc variants. While the stylish crossover is set to be updated locally later this year, the new engines won’t feature. Volkswagen Australia has stated that there is currently no confirmation for the updated engines on the local market.