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150â€"horsepower range. The from the 1.9L inâ€"line 4â€" Te qlmmbww”bn4Mmm ,"_"5 75 hp at 4,400 rpm. Don‘t let the numbers fool you â€" the peak i+ torque is at a low 1,900 rpm and the turbocharger creates a s +A broad power brand. This newfound spirit is the result several innovations and in no way compromises fuel efficiency or emissions. In fact, it produces fewer evaporative emissions but also contains less potential energy than gasoline. The TDI employs a fiveâ€"nozzle fuel injector that bypasses the traditional preâ€"chamber stage and shoots directly into a combustion chamber specially designed to produce a miniâ€"twister, further dispersing the fuel mixture. it maintains the simple design that is the secret to diesel longevity and the lack of an ignition system. The fuel explodes under comâ€" pression alone, meaning the engine will never require a tuncâ€"up. The turbocharger boosts power and burns emissions, a catalytic converter serves as an afterburner further reducing byâ€"products The TDI label that car buyers will soon see on several Volkâ€" swagen models stands for "Turbo Direct Injected" and it‘s a MMMMWTSWMPQ- ular Mechanic, the hfltru TDI for "giving us cleaner exhaust, higher fuel efficiency and sprightly perforâ€" m,m.-mrmmsmuw familiar Nlavors: the Golf, the Jetta, the Passat and the Passat Wagon. The base price for the Passat is $28,680. Other pricâ€" ing is unknown, as the TDI are not yet officially released. The Passat, which I tested, is VWs largest sedan. It‘s a squareâ€"edged car with a steeply raked hood, a C and D pillar in the cab and a distinctly European look that‘s conservative yet definitely attractive. The only change to the new diesel line will be chrome TDI badges. The remarkable motor sounds like a diesel while idling, but punch the pedal and after the slightest lag, the TDI‘s perâ€" formance is like that of gasolineâ€"powered family car in the Passat TDL: Ecoâ€"diesel is no slowpoke smokepot ? by Shawn Gracey The proven Passat has ample passenger room, including bestâ€"inâ€"class leg and cargo room. There‘s fully independent suspension, venied front discs and rear disc bbrakes and s¢lid P195/60R14H all season tires. The five speed manual, with hydraulic cluich and compact shifter, is near eflortiess Every interior amenity is there in classic splendor The automotive world is certainly dynarmc but 1t revoives mainly around new designs and style changes. it is a pleasure to see 2 truly new and siguhcant innovation in diesel engine technology from Volkswagen, vendors of diesels in North America since 1977. in Europe, one quarier of all cars are diesels and the refined TDI will completely change our perspective. If you are a long distance commuter, go get in line at your nearest VW Shawn Gracey is a partner in MIG Automotive Consultants sysiem when applied to 2 diesel engine The most astonishing aspect of the TDI is the fud econâ€" omy. imagine getting the highway mileage of a 3â€"cylinder Geo Mewo from a fullâ€"size sedan! VW estimates consumpâ€" tion as 6.7/5.3 1/100 kn cityfhighway but overall, as 1,000 kilometers, 1 averaged 5 1/100km combined, during unreâ€" strained driving. This translates to approximately 50 miles per galion. A tank of diesel takes the Passat 1,340 kilometers while the Goll and Jez should squeeze out even more kiloâ€" meters per liure. The fact that gas prices broke the 6O/ure barrier recently underscores the cost eflectiveness of the Pasâ€" sat TDI which also qualifies for a $175 initial tax credit A Passa driver tallying 30,000 kams annually, can expect to save over $500. Emissions, not a diesel‘s strong suit, are dinumished to the point where the TDI meets the stringem 1997 Californian and the whole operation is clectronically controlled by 2 computer brain that sclects from 25 differem programs w * fidmi 3â€"cylinder 1, a 1,000 ring unreâ€" &