The Car Guide News No Diesel For Canadian TTs

No Diesel For Canadian TTs

by Costa Mouzouris February 12, 2015

Photo: Audi

The third generation Audi TT will be arriving in Canada next August, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine. It will be available with 230 hp and 310 hp in the TT and TTS models respectively. What will not be coming to Canada is the more fuel-efficient diesel model.

The 2016 Audi TT 2.0 TDI Ultra uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel. Output from this engine has been boosted to 184 hp compared to the A3’s 150. Maximum torque output matches that of the TTS at 280 lb-ft.

Of course, the TDI’s biggest advantage is its frugal fuel consumption, with a claimed 4.3L/100 km combined compared to 6.7L for the gasoline powered TT, according to European specs.

Unfortunately, North Americans still believe diesel engines belong in heavy-duty pickup trucks, which is why Audi, and many other automakers, are reluctant to bring smaller diesel models here.

Share on Facebook

Gallery News, reviews, videos Audi dealers Used vehicles Audi

Popular articles

News

Old Nissan Kicks to Be Sold Alongside New Kicks for 2025

So, this new 2025 Nissan Kicks is pretty expensive, eh? The company has increased the base price to the point where you now have to minimally spend just shy of $30,000 (including freight and PDI) to get one. Well, good news: the first-generation Kicks will continue to be sold in …

First Drives

2025 Kia K4: Not Exactly a New Benchmark for Compact Cars

Austin, TX— Multiple Kia models have changed names lately. First, the Optima midsize sedan became the K5 , then the Sedona minivan became the Carnival , and now the Forte compact sedan is getting a new life as the K4 . Well, as previously reported, the K5 won’t return to …

News

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Joins Refreshed Lineup, Adds Cabriolet

Hot on the heels of the new 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring, here comes the refreshed 911 Carrera T, still the lightest configuration available in the entire 911 lineup at just 1,478 kilograms. And for the first time, customers will have the opportunity to order it as a …

SEMA

Toyota Turns New 4Runner Into Cool Pickup and Surfer’s Dream

Toyota always has something special and retro-cool for the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This year’s edition runs November 5-8 and will feature this awesome concept that combines the open-air spirit of the first-generation 4Runner with the cutting-edge technology and design of the all-new 2025 4Runner . Just like …

Test Drives

2025 Ram 1500 RHO: Less Power, Better Agility

Over at Stellantis, and Ram in particular, the future now lies with the Hurricane engine. This turbocharged inline six-cylinder will be available in many different applications, two of which can be found in the refreshed and updated 2025 Ram 1500 lineup. The all-new RHO model is the more powerful one.