solman1
Well-known member
Hello all,
I tried the VW website but cannot find any info on trailer towing. I am thinking of the new sportwagon with the 1.8 gas engine as right for my needs. I need to be able to tow a utility type trailer 1500 LBS max. I know the TDI with DSG trans as in my 2014 JETTA was not trailer rated by the manufacturer. I was wondering if the restriction was due to the TDI engine or was it the DSG transmission that imposed the trailer restriction. I thought of a manual trans but they seem far and few between here in NJ. Not great in the traffic we get around here and prefer the automatic I think. Any insight is greatly appreciated.
I tried the VW website but cannot find any info on trailer towing. I am thinking of the new sportwagon with the 1.8 gas engine as right for my needs. I need to be able to tow a utility type trailer 1500 LBS max. I know the TDI with DSG trans as in my 2014 JETTA was not trailer rated by the manufacturer. I was wondering if the restriction was due to the TDI engine or was it the DSG transmission that imposed the trailer restriction. I thought of a manual trans but they seem far and few between here in NJ. Not great in the traffic we get around here and prefer the automatic I think. Any insight is greatly appreciated.