The EA888 Generation 3 engine is a major evolution of the EA888 engine, launched in 2012. It was designed to further improve efficiency, performance, and reliability compared to previous generations (Gen1 and Gen2). Used in a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including the Audi A3, VW Golf GTI, SEAT Leon Cupra, and Skoda Octavia, it has received significant technical improvements. The EA888 Gen3 engine is particularly appreciated for its power and its ability to be tuned for even higher performance.