V6 TDI Engine

Powerful and Refined.

• This 3.0 Litre V6 TDI SCR 231 PS 4MOTION diesel engine delivers better refinement and a boost in power whilst running a lower fuel economy and emitting less CO2.

  The name of the engine comes from its compact shape - 6 cylinders, three each side, angles in a 'V' shape.

  The V6 3.0 litre TDI engine linked to an 8-speed automatic tiptronic gearbox, has a torque of 369 lbs ft. The result is a significant gain in the performance, with the acceleration time from 0 to 62 mph in just 7.5 seconds with the top speed being 135 mph. Despite these gain the CO2 emissions falls to 173 g/km. 
  A V6 3.0 litre 286 PS 4MOTION engine is also available.

  The new V6 TDI engines are also fitted with a Start/Stop and Brake Energy Recuperation technology as standard. The Start/Stop turns off the engine automatically when you are in traffic or waiting at the traffic lights, which saves fuel and also reduces emissions. Brake Energy Recuperation saves and stores the energy that would usually be lost during braking and instead, uses it for starting and acceleration. 
  Another new feature is the absence of the dipstick, where the oil levels are now electronically measured and shown on the instrument panel of the dashboard.

• Diesel Particulate Filter

  The new advanced diesel engines are much cleaner than the older engines. Their Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) are very effective when cutting emissions, they trap even the finest soot particles which are produced as the engine burns diesel fuel.
  The result of the DPF is a cleaner environment as less pollution enters the atmosphere.

  The latest generation of filters work without additives. This makes them maintenance free for a much longer time, an initial inspection is not usually carried out until after 90,000 miles.
  Their lifespan all depends on different factors such as fuel quality, driving style, use and oil consumption.
  
  The filter also uses a catalytic coating containing precious metals.
  Passive regeneration converts the particulate matter contained in the catalytic converter into CO2. This process will take place at temperatures between 350? and 500? and can run continuously, especially if you drive your car frequently on longer drives.