T5 facelift due to debut in 10 Months

[Tornado T5]

An awd auto would be my dream come true.

[Transporter]

And hopefully it will be longitudinally mounted engine/trans like in Treg or Q5.

[Seano]

And hopefully it will be longitudinally mounted engine/trans like in Treg or Q5.

Not a chance. Whole front end would have to be re-done and that won't happen because a) this is just a refresh and b) a four cyl 2 litre engine already fits transversely in the existing bay.

Anyone else curious/mildly concerned about the continuing habit of moving to small capacity & relatively high revving diesel engines in a commercial vehicle as opposed to a larger and relatively lazier revving (and potentially longer lasting)unit?

[Transporter]

But it would be nice wouldn't it. Maybe in T6 than.
Yes, I agree with you I prefer my R5 diesel before anything 4 cylinder small capacity and with the timing belt.

[gregozedobe]

Anyone else curious/mildly concerned about the continuing habit of moving to small capacity & relatively high revving diesel engines in a commercial vehicle as opposed to a larger and relatively lazier revving (and potentially longer lasting)unit?

I don't think any manufacturer is much concerned these days whether their new engines last only 200,000km instead of the previous 300,000km +

As long as not too many go wrong during the warranty period (basic or extended) they won't worry, besides, they sell more parts if there are problems. They should do enough durability testing to be confident they (the manufacturer) won't have to pay out too much too often.

AFAIK the main push to smaller (but more highly tuned) engines is to reduce exhaust emissions and reduce fuel consumption.

Of course, I would prefer to see the VAG 3.0 V6 TDI available in Transporters , but I don't see it happening until (and unless) they move to different architecture or they adapt the engine for transverse mounting (as previously discussed in this thread).

[Transporter]

Well said Gregozedobe,
The engine’s life is sacrificed in the favor of the environment.
I'd like to keep mine until I see T6 here and what engine options it will come with.

[Silver Caravelle]

And one wonders in environmental terms whether a smaller higher revving engine actually has less emissions than a larger lazy lower revving engine. And because of the power to weight ratio, might actually use more fuel to do the job of pushing a heavy vehicle along.

Also with vehicles/engines designed to be replaced more often, poses some questionable theories whether it actually more environmentally friendly from a manufacturing perspective.

Regards,

Scott

[Transporter]

And one wonders in environmental terms whether a smaller higher revving engine actually has less emissions than a larger lazy lower revving engine. And because of the power to weight ratio, might actually use more fuel to do the job of pushing a heavy vehicle along.

Also with vehicles/engines designed to be replaced more often, poses some questionable theories whether it actually more environmentally friendly from a manufacturing perspective.

Regards,

Scott

You're right.
It is money and profit first, environment second.
Smaller engines should also be cheaper to manufacture. They also need less oil, less coolant and so on.

[phaeton]

1st spy pics - http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090527....rst-spy-photos

[Tornado T5]

1st spy pics - http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090527....rst-spy-photos

Thanks for the link...and thank god it doesn't have Crafter style headlights....hopefully KRudd's 50% bonus is still around when the T5 update is out here.

[phaeton]

Should be interesting once its released but bit annoyed VW are so good at keeping secrets and are taking so long to release T5 revamp.

[Mclovin]

Damn ordered a new T5 1 month ago..and it's already old!
This revamp is going to look awesome and that just makes it hurt even more.

[phaeton]

Damn ordered a new T5 1 month ago..and it's already old!
This revamp is going to look awesome and that just makes it hurt even more.

Have you got it yet ? perhaps you can back out ?

[Tornado T5]

Damn ordered a new T5 1 month ago..and it's already old!
This revamp is going to look awesome and that just makes it hurt even more.

It could be worse, I ordered mine back in March '07 and took delivery in July '07....and in the mean time VW Aust. dropped their prices by over $2000+ as the MY08 specs were released in June 2007. Yes I raised the issue only to be told we have paid for your order ....I didn't quite believe that.

If it's any consolation I don't think we'll see this update until the end of this year or next year at best and looking at the rear end shot nothing's changed apart form the indicator amber lens changing to clear coloured like the reverse light lens.

[Mclovin]

Nah, it's still a couple of months away. Deposit paid

Have you got it yet ? perhaps you can back out ?