2014-2016 VWs, Skoda, and Seat Air Filter is Washable and Reusable
- Jan 23, 2017
In 2014 the Volkswagen Polo went through a modest facelift that included a lot of new safety technology and the creation of more efficient engines. The model received an automatic post-collision braking system and buyers have the option to include adaptive cruise control with front assist and city emergency braking. In addition, a new infotainment system that included a screen that works like a smartphone was incorporated into the vehicle. The infotainment system controls the stereo, mobile phone and the optional satellite navigation system. Also included is a MirrorLink system that permits the integration of a smartphone into the car and also permits the screen to display all of the apps on the phone for easy touchscreen control. The old 1.4-liter engine was replaced with two 1.0-liter and 1.2-liter gasoline engines with the 1.2-liter featuring turbochargers. The 1.2 offers 109-bhp and the new 1.0-liter is a three-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 59 –bhp. Buyers who wanted an automatic gearbox had to acquire a Polo with a 1.2-liter TSI engine. Those who bought the BlueGT Polo model that includes a 1.4-liter gasoline engine that offers 148-bhp that is mated to a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. In addition, a 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel was available. The Polo with the three-cylinder gasoline engine and five-speed manual transmission offers 59bhp at 5,000-6,000 rpm and 70-lb-ft of torque at 3,000-4,300 rpm. Top speed is 100 mph and it could achieve 0-62 mph in 15 seconds. The 2015 Volkswagen Polo has an Inline-4 engine that offers 60-horsepower at 5,000 rpm. The 1.0-liter engine achieves 0 to 60 in 8 seconds and has a top speed of 136-mph. The 2015 Polo exterior was mildly refreshed without any dramatic changes. The length is 156.37-inches (3,972mm); wheelbase is 97.24-inches (2,470mm); width is 66.22-inches (1,682mm) and the height is 57.20-inches (1,453mm). Two three-cylinder gasoline engines and one three-cylinder TSI engine power the vehicle. One of the gasoline engines is a 1.0-liter engine with multi-point injection that delivers 60-horsepower and 95 Nm of torque at 3,000-4,300 rpm; the other three-cylinder gasoline engine is a 1.0-liter multi-point injection engine that generates 75-horsepower and 95 Nm at 3,000-4,300 rpm. The TSI is a 1.0-liter direct injection and turbocharger engine that produces 94-horsepower and 160 Nm at 1,400-4,000 rpm. The 2016 Volkswagen Polo includes a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen, a reverse-view camera and an App-connect USB interface for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions. The Driving Comfort Package includes adaptive cruise control, front assist brakes with city emergency braking, climate control, auto headlights and wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, driver fatigue detection system, and a low tire pressure indicator. A Sport Pack trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels, lowered sports suspension, tinted side and rear windows, front fog lights with cornering function and a tire pressure monitor. There is also a stop-start system and hill start assist. The 2015 Skoda Rapid keeps all of the updates that first appeared on the 2014 model including the brown and beige interior. The plastic feels more premium than many other cars in this category. The stock Rapid does not include a touchscreen infotainment system nor a navigation system. However, it does include a cruise control for the first time. A 1.5-liter common rail turbo-diesel engine powers the vehicle that delivers 105 PS of power at 4,400 rpm and 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 to 2,500 rpm. The diesel engine comes with two gearbox options –- a 5-speed manual and a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. The 2016 Skoda Rapid includes an interior with fabric covered seats and dashboard. It does not have a touchscreen. However, the Black Edition includes cruise control. The 2015 Skoda Fabia is 65 kilograms lighter than the previous year’s model and is powered by a three-cylinder engine that weighs 980kg. The car is also 8mm shorter, 90mm wider and 31mm lower than it predecessor. Five engines were available worldwide to power the car. However, only two engines were available in Australia, both of them being a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine shared with the VW Polo. There have been some refreshing done on the exterior of the car including buffed-up shoulder line and contoured hood and different colored wheels, mirrors and roof was available. The cabin has also been upgraded over the previous model with the plastics feeling more premium than the 2014 model. The 2016 Skoda Fabia went through a major refreshing. The wheelbase has been increased by 5mm, yet the car is 8mm shorter overall than the 2015 model. The SE-L trim gets LED daytime running lights, fog lights, and 16-inch alloy wheels. The SE trim gets 15-inch alloys and the S Trim rides on steel. The third generation Fabia also includes a bulge in the hood. A 1.2-liter turbocharged engine powers the car and delivers 89 bhp. There is also a new 1.4-liter TDI diesel engine that offers 89 and 104 BHP, which has a better CO2 emission rating. Three transmissions are available – 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, 5 and 6-speed manuals. The front-drive chassis is equipped with front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion bar and the whole suspension is guided by electric steering instead of a hydraulic that was on the previous model. The 2015 Seat Toledo went through a major refreshing receiving LED headlights and the taillights were redesigned to make them more similar to the Seat Ibiza. There is also a new multifunctional steering wheel and brushed aluminum trim pieces, one on the dash and the other on the radio surround. The 5-door car is 4.48-meters long and has a wheelbase of 2,602mm. Two engines are available to power the car – a 1.2-liter TSI that generates 85 and 105 horsepower, a 1.4-liter TSI that delivers 122-horsepower and a 1.6-liter TDI diesel that delivers 90 or 105-horsepower. The 2015 Seat Ibiza was refreshed. The car benefited from its manufacturer’s association with the Volkswagen Group. The dull plastics in the cabin of the car have been replaced with softer materials as well as a functional digital display. Changes in the SE trim are a great example of the upgrade. This particular trim received an air conditioner and new infotainment system that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Mirror Link. A 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine that generates 94 bhp powers the car and its mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. 0 to 62-mph is achieved in 10.4-seconds and top speed is 119- mph. The 2016 Seat Ibiza is the manufacturer’s biggest-selling model. All models in this incarnation of the Ibiza include alloy wheels. There is a USB input and a small jack plug above the slot for an MP3 player. The car uses the same engines that power the Volkswagen Polo. There are two versions of a three-cylinder 1.2-liter, one 1.2-liter TSI, a 1.4-liter and a 1.4-liter TSI. The E trim is the entry-level model and includes the 1.2-liter engine. The S has an air conditioner. There are also the SE, Sport, FR and Cupra and special edition Bocanegra in order of performance. The K&N 33-3044 air filter is designed to replace the factory air filter found in the 2014-2016 Seat Ibiza V and Toledo IV, the Skoda Fabia and Rapid, and the Volkswagen Polo. The filter is washable and reusable and lasts up to 50,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. K&N also offers an air filter cleaning kit that cleanses and recharges the filter so that it can be reused. So this filter may be the last you will have to buy for as long as you own your car. The filter media features multilayered cotton gauze treated with a special grade of filter oil. The oil makes the strands of the cotton very sticky. The air filter is shaped as a panel so that it can easily fit into the factory air box. To replace the dirty factory filter all you need to do is take it out of the air box and drop in the K&N 33-3044 air filter. K&N is so sure of the quality of its air filters it backs them with a 10-year/Million Mile Limited Warranty®. The warranty promises that the air filter will perform for up to 10 years or 1,000,000 miles without requiring replacement. The K&N 33-3044 replacement air filter is designed for the following vehicles: 2017 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4L L4 Diesel Engine - All Models | |||
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