If you haven't seen the 2009-2010 differences article, go to the home page you can find it there. See if you're willing to wait for the changes. There will be some updates to features and the look for 2010.
The engine/emission system as a package is all new for 2009.
The emissions filters like the DPF have been used previously in Europe and DPF technology has been around for a while. I think the NOx filter is all new for the TDI. The emissions system is a combination of DPF, NOx, EGR, valves, and tuning.
The engine is all new but similar VAG (VW/Audi) engines has been used for a while in Europe. I'm not sure the entire list of tweaks but it's enough to say that any conclusions about similar engines cannot be transferred to this engine. For example, 1 component which is unique to this engine could prove to be a problem. The emissions system as a whole is also all new. In any case I feel it's far too early to make a conclusion about long term reliability.
In the US there are extended warranties on federal emissions components, not sure what Canadian laws apply.
The engine/emission system as a package is all new for 2009.
The emissions filters like the DPF have been used previously in Europe and DPF technology has been around for a while. I think the NOx filter is all new for the TDI. The emissions system is a combination of DPF, NOx, EGR, valves, and tuning.
The engine is all new but similar VAG (VW/Audi) engines has been used for a while in Europe. I'm not sure the entire list of tweaks but it's enough to say that any conclusions about similar engines cannot be transferred to this engine. For example, 1 component which is unique to this engine could prove to be a problem. The emissions system as a whole is also all new. In any case I feel it's far too early to make a conclusion about long term reliability.
In the US there are extended warranties on federal emissions components, not sure what Canadian laws apply.
