R20 Info

[lincs]

I really hope this doesn't mark the end of v6's in golfs... this would make me very sad

theyve said this is the case numerous times that the v6 is gone due to emission regulations.

[Manaz]

theyve said this is the case numerous times that the v6 is gone due to emission regulations.

Not just regulations - simple economy. They can get more power out of a forced induction 4-cylinder for a given amount of fuel than they can out of a larger V6. The 15º V6 is being dropped as upgrading it to direct injection is too difficult - the V6 in the Passat has DI, but I believe it's also a 60º V6, and thus won't fit under the bonnet of the smaller Golf.