Top 5 Petrol Engines We Need To Bid Goodbye For BS6 Emission Norms
Earlier, we had compiled a report of while the existing petrol units of Hyundai's Grand i10 Nios and the new Elantra also comply with the new regulations.
Well, what if we say that certain petrol engines will also face the axe due to the upcoming emission norms. Certain manufacturers like Ford, Volkswagen, Skoda and Hyundai will be discontinuing petrol engines from their range due to low demand and high costs involved for upgrading them. More grim news is that these units score high on the fun-to-drive quotient as well. So here are the top five petrol engines we'll miss post April 2020.
Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost:
Ford's award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost proved that small engines can have more oomph than big naturally aspirated engines. The turbocharged engine develops 125PS of power and 170Nm of torque, making it more powerful than many 1.5-litre naturally aspirated units available today. It made its India debut in 2013 with the also has an enthusiastic character and delivers it at a lower price point. Ford will be removing the turbo variant post April 2020. A Euro 6 compliant version is available abroad, but importing it means an even pricier sticker. So it's goodbye forever.
Volkswagen 1.2-litre TSI:
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Despite being successful and popular, the 1.2-litre TSI unit is set to face the axe in April 2020 thanks to the high costs involved in upgrading it. However, Volkswagen will bring in a replacement and it's a 1.0-litre TSI unit that develops 115PS of power. However, only time will tell if it will have the character of the 1.2-litre. Volkswagen, we are also disappointed that you didn't give us a manual gearbox with this powertrain as many enthusiasts were pleading for it.
Skoda 1.8-litre TSI:
We're sorry to inform you that the brilliant 1.8-litre TSI engine is set to face the axe too. Developing a whopping 180PS of power and 250Nm of torque, this engine is found under the bonnet of the and Superb. The latter's 1.8-litre variant can be had with a 6-speed MT if you wish to take charge. This motor is known for setting your wheels on fire. Mash your foot hard and you might witness the ESP light blinking hard pleading for mercy. And if your tyres have less tread, there are chances you might experience wheel spin in third gear It is also known to pull strong till 7000rpm and its at home while doing it. What's more? You can hear the turbo sing and the valves work, which means a musical experience when driving up the ghat road.
Unfortunately, just like the 1.2-litre TSI, the costs involved in upgrading this motor is rather high. You'll also be disappointed to know that the replacement engine is expected to be the smaller 1.5-litre TSI Evo engine with a 48v mild-hybrid tech. So if you were keeping an eye on the 1.8-litre or Octavia, we suggest you go ahead and buy one now.
Maruti 1.0-litre Boosterjet:
Yet another 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine to face the axe is Maruti's 1.0-litre Boosterjet. Maruti was not known to have an enthusiastic 'hot hatch in India'. But they decided to change that image by bringing in the's K12B engine is also known for its enthusiasm.
This means poor demand for the hot Maruti hatchback and it's not going to meet BS6 updates. Dealers are also flushing away their . So if you want a hot hatch that's easy on the pocket, we strongly suggest that you get a Baleno RS.
Hyundai 1.6-litre VTVT:
For now, probably the only naturally aspirated engine to face the axe is the's 123PS 1.6-litre VTVT unit. While it might not have that manic top-end of Honda's 1.5-litre i-VTEC unit, this engine is more of an all-arounder. For starters, it has a stronger bottom end than the VTEC and the midrange is also more punchier. This meant that you don't need to wring the engine hard to get the most out of it.
Hyundai will be trading in this engine with the' BS6-compliant 1.5-litre unit. The new engine develops 115PS, 8PS lesser than the current unit. However, we're happy to report that the 1.5-litre unit maintains the same traits as the bigger unit. So you really won't be missing the 1.6-litre unit. The 1.5-litre unit will be found in a host of Hyundai and Kia cars including the next-gen Verna and Creta.
This report might seem disappointing as we'll need to let go of some good engines. So if you're on the lookout for any of these cars, we recommend you to blindly go for it as some of them are future classics. Yes, some cars are slated to exist with a downsized engine like the case of a. While they might be powerful, it won't move our soul like a V8 This is a clear example of how all good things must come to an end. Sigh
By Aniruthan Srithar October 27, 2019 at 05:06PM
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