Only since 2015 has the company assembled the 3.0-liter Audi CVMD 3.0 TDI diesel engine, which is mounted on modifications of the Q7, Q8, and Volkswagen Touareg 3 crossovers. Particularly for certain markets, its power is restricted to 249 horsepower.
The EA897 series also includes: CJMA, CDUC, CDUD, CRCA, CRTC, CVMD, DCPC.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 249 |
| Torque output, Nm | 600 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 |
| Features | 2 x DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | GTD 2060 VZ |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi Q7 2017) — city — highway — combined |
7.3 5.7 6.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 190 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi Q7 2 (4M) since 2015;
- Audi Q8 1 (4M) since 2019;
- Volkswagen Touareg 3 (CR) since 2018.
Disadvantages of the Audi CVMD engine
The camshafts on the first-year units were replaced under warranty because of noise under the hood;
Additionally, there were several instances of oil pump failure during runs of up to 50,000 kilometers;
Bad fuel is a fear shared by all contemporary Common Rail systems with piezo injectors.
An advanced EGR system may encounter issues after 100–120 thousand kilometers;
Stretching the timing chains is highly likely closer to 250,000 kilometers.