Volkswagen Terminology
Das Welt Auto
The World Car
TSI
Turbo Supercharged Injection is an engine that combines petrol direct injection with twin charging. Tsi engines are compact, high powered and use less fuel, acceleration is instant so overtaking is safer
4Motion
A four wheel drive system which constantly monitors driving conditions. Four wheel drive as and when the vehicle feels it is required
4XMotion
Permanent 4 wheel drive system
Blue Motion
Designed to help keep fuel consumption and emissions impressively low, includes stop/start, gear change recommendation and regenerative braking
Stop/Start Function
Momentarily switches off the engine when the vehicle is stationary, in neutral and the clutch disengaged
Recuperation
Battery regeneration is achieved by recuperating energy created during braking and acceleration
Common Rail Diesel
The latest diesel common rail injection technology is as notable for it’s power and refinement as it is for exceptional economy, plenty of torque which is available from low revs
DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter, removes soot from the exhaust
DSG
Direct Shift Gearbox A dual-clutch gearbox that changes gear faster than a manual, yet so smooth they’re virtually imperceptible
ACC
Adaptive Chassis Control, choice of 3 suspension settings, Sport, Comfort and Normal
MPV
Multi Purpose Vehicle
Fatigue Detection System
Detects when the driver is becoming tired and recommends taking a break
Lane Assist
A camera controlled lane tracking aid that countersteers your vehicle if it drifts from your chosen lane
PS
Stands for PferdeStarke which is German for horse strength. 1 ps is equivalent to 98.6% of 1 brake horsepower, e.g. 105ps = 104bhp
