Honda 1.5L turbo engine reliability questioned in lawsuit
It is said that the Honda i-VTEC turbo engine has a cylinder head gasket problem. December 17, 2024 — Honda class action lawsuit questions reliability of California's 1.5-liter turbo i-VTEC gasoline direct-injection engine. The lawsuit alleges that turbine engine coolant collected in grooves in the engine's cylinder head and damaged the head gasket, causing coolant to leak into the cylinder. The Honda class action lawsuit includes: "All current and former owners or lessees of such vehicles purchased or leased in California." These vehicle classes include models equipped with the 1.5-liter turbocharged i-VTEC engine: 2018-2022 Honda Accord 2016-2022 Honda Civic 2017-2022 Honda CR-V According to the turbine engine class action lawsuit, the defect is caused by "the design and/or manufacture of the engine block and cylinder head, including the use of an inappropriate cylinder head gasket or other sealing compound or feature on the cylinder head." As shown, the design includes grooves where the engine cylinder head meets the engine block.…
Skoda discontinues 1.5L MT models of Slavia and Kushaq
Skoda Slavia and Kushaq 1.5 manual models discontinued, only DSG availableIn a move that may come as a surprise to car enthusiasts, Skoda has discontinued the manual transmission version of the 1.5L EVO TSI engine in the Slavia and Kushaq. This move restricts buyers who prefer the performance-oriented 1.5L engine to the automatic DSG option.Skoda's India 2.0 strategy shiftBuilt on the MQB A0 IN platform, both the Slavia and Kushaq have played a key role in Skoda's growth in India under the Skoda India 2.0 strategy. These two models, along with Volkswagen's Taigun and Virtus, allow buyers to experience modern design and advanced engineering tailored for the Indian market. Known for its power output of 148 BHP and 250 Nm of peak torque, the 1.5L EVO TSI engine has always been a popular choice among enthusiasts looking for a more thrilling driving experience.However, Skoda's decision to remove the manual transmission option for this engine has sparked mixed reactions. Manual transmissions…
Skoda Slavia and Kushaq 1.5L MT models discontinued
Skoda Slavia and Kushaq 1.5 MT models discontinued This latest development will force Slavia and Kushaq buyers to opt for the pricier automatic transmission models if the 1.5L EVO TSI engine is a priority Slavia and Kushaq have been a turning point for Skoda in India since their launch. Slavia was launched under the India 2.0 strategy of SAVWIPL (Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd) and is based on the Indian version of the MQB A0 IN and currently we sell 4 cars based on this model here - Kushaq, Slavia, Taigun and Virtus. The performance-packed 1.5L EVO TSI engine has always been a highlight for thrill seekers and enthusiasts. However, the latest development by Skoda Auto will make automotive purists and some enthusiasts frown as the company has just removed the manual transmission option that comes with the 1.5L EVO TSI. Slavia and Kushak 1.5L MT In August 2024, Skoda sold nearly 2,800 vehicles, lagging behind Volkswagen's approximately 3,600.…
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