Why hope for a chain? Chains can fail, as can the stuff they drive (water pumps) and rubber belts exert a lot less drag on an engine, and make for it to be more compact.
Battery is clearly an EFB battery in the video. Also AGM is not going to do anything special for you, far better for battery life extension is to put the battery in the trunk (i.e. no heat), which hasn't been done here unfortunately. But VAG has never done that with their lower end vehicles anyway, so it's as expected. Even Mk8 R still has its battery in the engine bay.
Just bought one and was looking at it. I think performance wise it will be pretty limited due to 1. How new the platform is and 2. How small the intercooler is. However with the high compression pistons high octane fuel and small increases in boost can make a pretty decent difference. Depending on elevation with everything stock with a solid tune you could probably squeeze an extra 20-50hp out of it. If you got a full exhaust, intake, bigger intercooler you could probably get maybe 100-120hp more from it. But the intercooler will be the biggest drawback to making power since I doubt many companies will mess with trying to build a bigger water/air intercooler for it. And converting to an air/air can be difficult since you have to remove and cap off a bunch of coolant lines, remove heat exchanger, find space for piping and intercooler, etc. And all that for minimal gains in power
@@KJTUSKJTUS what about interchangeable parts from other 1.5L engines in VAG group? For example the intake the 1.5 TSI EVO Performance Intake made by Forge. Or even the 1.5 Tsi Forge Blow Off Valve made by Forge. These would be more for the "phsshh" noises but I would be happy with just having the ability to modify the car in some aspect.
@@brandonallen111 I would assume a lot of stuff will be cross compatible. There really isn't a whole lot of info on the platform yet. It will probably be a little while before major advances in performance parts start making way to market since it's a fairly new platform. Also the main focus will more than likely still primarily be on the 2.0 until VW starts to phase them out.
Anyone else having occasional high pitched squeaking when accelerating. (Occurs at city and highway speeds). Seems to happen when the gears shift. Lasts about 5 or so seconds. Stops immediately when I let off accelerator. I have the 8-speed auto (about 2,000 miles on it). Happens in "D" and in "S", maybe a little less in "S". TIA!
I'm confused this seems to be the same size as a 2007 era tiguan with a smaller unproven engine with less horsepower and torque. So what exactly am I getting for my money other than some shiny paint and new tech features inside?
Got the same problem... It has a great torque, but lag is... crazy. Sometimes it doesn't do anything and then.. just jumps. Another problem. When I drive where speed limit is 10 MPH (my apartments, or parking places) it keeps 1st gear till 2.5K RPM, 2 to 3 rd and other gears goes under 2k. They for sure have a problem here and they're not going to resolve that. Crap.
Any idea what spec oil VW calls for? Online I've seen some people say 504/507 and some say 508/509. This is confusing as the former is usually a 5w30 and the latter a 0w20
I have 2022 S model it’s fun to drive and I got 45mpg on the highway going 60 m/ hr impressive
It makes way more sense for a car reviewer to be mechanically inclined to give a fair and balanced review.
My new taos is currently at the port. I hoping this engine is as reliable as it looks
THANK YOU !!!! MY NEW 2024 TAOS SE DID NOT COME WOTH ANY INFO ABOUT THE MOTOR AT ALL.
This is exactly what I needed, thank you! Why doesn’t it have a transmission fluid checker place?
Because most if not all modern automatic transmissions are "sealed for life" and are not user serviceable.
@@TDTVGarage oh that’s good to know! I looked for an hour hahaha. Thank you :)
Thankyou so much
Well done, super informative, thank you!
Would you recommend this model to be reliable, or know annual maintenance expenses?
There is no way to answer that question without owning one for several years. It's a 2022.
Great overview. I was wondering if this engine is based on the 1.4 which has a rubber timing belt? I was hoping the 1.5 had a chain one.
It is based on the 1.4.
Chains are worse. You have to take out the entire engine to change them.
Why hope for a chain? Chains can fail, as can the stuff they drive (water pumps) and rubber belts exert a lot less drag on an engine, and make for it to be more compact.
Good job young man. Thanks
Nice overview!
Did VW finally switch to an AGM battery?
Battery is clearly an EFB battery in the video. Also AGM is not going to do anything special for you, far better for battery life extension is to put the battery in the trunk (i.e. no heat), which hasn't been done here unfortunately. But VAG has never done that with their lower end vehicles anyway, so it's as expected. Even Mk8 R still has its battery in the engine bay.
@@rolandm9750 the eos battery is in the back.
I found out the 1.5 in the '23 Taos uses a timing belt. Is it an interference or non-interference engine?
Interference
In my experience all modern euro engines are interference engines
Great video. I got the AWD version last year. With the simple engine bay setup, what do you think I can play around with performance wise👀?
Just bought one and was looking at it. I think performance wise it will be pretty limited due to 1. How new the platform is and 2. How small the intercooler is. However with the high compression pistons high octane fuel and small increases in boost can make a pretty decent difference. Depending on elevation with everything stock with a solid tune you could probably squeeze an extra 20-50hp out of it. If you got a full exhaust, intake, bigger intercooler you could probably get maybe 100-120hp more from it. But the intercooler will be the biggest drawback to making power since I doubt many companies will mess with trying to build a bigger water/air intercooler for it. And converting to an air/air can be difficult since you have to remove and cap off a bunch of coolant lines, remove heat exchanger, find space for piping and intercooler, etc. And all that for minimal gains in power
@@KJTUSKJTUS what about interchangeable parts from other 1.5L engines in VAG group? For example the intake the 1.5 TSI EVO Performance Intake made by Forge. Or even the 1.5 Tsi Forge Blow Off Valve made by Forge. These would be more for the "phsshh" noises but I would be happy with just having the ability to modify the car in some aspect.
@@brandonallen111 I would assume a lot of stuff will be cross compatible. There really isn't a whole lot of info on the platform yet. It will probably be a little while before major advances in performance parts start making way to market since it's a fairly new platform. Also the main focus will more than likely still primarily be on the 2.0 until VW starts to phase them out.
Look up JB4 they made plug & play tune. Been around for years.
that's a car review that I am looking for, better to talk about hard plastic on the door bin
Can we hook up a trailer 1500 lbs on t this bad boy!? Thanks! Great video fellas!
Maybe check the owners manual or #google
The manual says no but etrailer sells a curt hitch and I tow jetskis and an ATV on a utility trailer with mine no problem
Anyone else having occasional high pitched squeaking when accelerating. (Occurs at city and highway speeds). Seems to happen when the gears shift. Lasts about 5 or so seconds. Stops immediately when I let off accelerator. I have the 8-speed auto (about 2,000 miles on it). Happens in "D" and in "S", maybe a little less in "S". TIA!
Haven't had squeaking but the turbo does make some noise higher in the rpm band
That may be a bad timing belt.
TURBO
Haven't heard this. How do you know?/Fix?@@andyescobar202
I'm confused this seems to be the same size as a 2007 era tiguan with a smaller unproven engine with less horsepower and torque. So what exactly am I getting for my money other than some shiny paint and new tech features inside?
Nothing. Now built in Mexico!
@@SURENITY substantially better fuel economy, reduced emissions, a higher standard of impact protection, and faster to 60mph.
Does anyone have an idea how reliable are these engines tested for how many kms ?
y will never ever reach that mileage probably in your life just do proper oil changes all other things are just maintenance
They’re brutal
@@alexdugre2397 Could you help quantify Alex ?That would be helpful.
Won’t last long without regular oil changes. Change the oil every 5000 on the dot
Km or miles?
@@tummalapallisaurabh8708Miles
@@tummalapallisaurabh8708 miles. Plannig to do the 5K change and have the oil analysis with Blackstone.
@@sme7725a Awesome, let me know how it goes!
Shut up
I got a trendline but i feel like it need a lil bit extra power, or improve the lag, any tip?? Great video🤙🏼
Got the same problem... It has a great torque, but lag is... crazy. Sometimes it doesn't do anything and then.. just jumps. Another problem. When I drive where speed limit is 10 MPH (my apartments, or parking places) it keeps 1st gear till 2.5K RPM, 2 to 3 rd and other gears goes under 2k. They for sure have a problem here and they're not going to resolve that. Crap.
@@mishasound I have k&n air filter ordered. Has 15 positive reviews about eliminating turbo lag, better mpg, more power
@@mishasoundthat’s what’s saving your gas and brakes buddy
Is there an engine undercover at the bottom? Strangely the Tiguan does not have.
Yes it does
Any idea what spec oil VW calls for? Online I've seen some people say 504/507 and some say 508/509. This is confusing as the former is usually a 5w30 and the latter a 0w20
VW 508 00 & SAE 0W-20 is printed on a label directly to the left of the hood latch. Visible as soon as you lift the hood.
Questions is that full grown horses or miniature horses cause it's kinda slow on the takeoff 🤔 😂
Change oil every 6k with right oil, replace oil separator 60 k then last forever hopefully
Lol why is he saying Tah-ose?
And how do you think it is pronounced correctly? 😂
@@MariUovotahos