What does 230t mean on a car?

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230t refers to a TSI engine with a torque of 230 Newton meters. Origin of 230t: Since 2015, the Volkswagen brand has been gradually implementing a new "torque-based" rear badge system in the Chinese market. The adoption of this "torque-based" rear badge system is a significant innovation for Volkswagen in China, making the torque performance of Volkswagen vehicles clear at a glance. This encourages consumers to focus more on the actual performance of the engine rather than just the displacement. Presentation of 230t: The Volkswagen brand categorizes its engine torque values (Newton meters) into several "torque classes," such as 180, 230, 280, 330, and 380 Newton meters. The rear badge system displays the "torque class value in Newton meters" followed by the "engine technology type" on the right rear of Volkswagen passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles equipped with TSI and TDI engines.