Are TSI engines any good? Has anyone got a VW or anything with one? I'm just wondering if they can be chipped or tuned to get more hp out of them should you need it e.g. like you can with a TDI?
I've just got a 1.6 petrol Megane (115hp) at the moment [dreadful car] and want to stick to petrol but with more hp, but don't want insurance or tax to go up "too" much. I'm thinking a TSI might be an option.
There seems to be a downsizing trend going on at the moment but to add supercharger and/or turbo to get more hp, torque and economy.
The other thing I was considering was an Astra Sri 1.6 Turbo. I'm not sure I'm be able to afford the insurance on that though never mind a VXR. So was looking at TSI's otherwise its just going to be a standard
1.8L or 2.0L petrol. Can you get owt decent without going higher than ins group 10/tax band H?Thanks for your advice,
John