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stuart
08-09-2008, 07:26 PM
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Volkswagen has today unveiled the remarkable Golf BlueMotion concept vehicle, a car capable of achieving a combined 74.3 mpg while emitting just 99 g/km of CO2. This matches the economy of the Polo BlueMotion, itself among the most efficient vehicles currently on sale.
The BlueMotion label was first attributed to the Polo in 2006 and represents the most efficient model in each of Volkswagen’s passenger car ranges. Since the Polo made its debut, BlueMotion versions of the Golf Mk V, Golf Estate, Golf Plus, Jetta, Touran, Passat, Passat Estate and Sharan have been launched.
The new Golf BlueMotion concept is powered by a highly-efficient and refined 1.6-litre TDI common rail diesel engine developing 105 PS and 184 lbs ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. Despite the focus on economy the Golf BlueMotion concept can reach 62 mph from rest in a respectable 11.3 seconds before going on to a top speed of 117 mph.
As with all BlueMotion models the Golf BlueMotion adopts a series of changes to drivetrain and aerodynamics in order to maximise the vehicle’s efficiency. A set of low rolling resistance tyres are joined by optimised aerodynamics and revised ratios in the five speed gearbox. The resulting combination of changes works to reduce loading on the engine to drive up economy and reduce emissions.
In common with every diesel model in the forthcoming new Golf range the BlueMotion concept is fitted with a diesel particulate filter.
Even in standard non-BlueMotion form, the new Golf sets new economy standards. The entry-level diesel Golf will be powered by a 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS common rail engine capable of achieving 62 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 119 g/km of CO2. This matches the economy of the current Golf BlueMotion model.
The new Golf will go on sale in the UK in January next year; the BlueMotion model will follow around mid 2009.

Col
08-09-2008, 08:47 PM
I like it and love the concept.

What would be really clever is if they could make something that sips fuel if you drive like Miss Daisy but turns into a fire breathing monster when you boot it.

It looks like this goes half way and I'd have one.

RickT
09-09-2008, 10:34 PM
Thats good for the green party save the earth type of people then... :approve::approve: as the cars Co2 emmission come down,

All i can see is the goverment lifting the price of tax up in the long term... in 5 years time when more and more people are using "friendly" cars, the goverment wont be getting as much tax back... the only answer then is to increase it or stivk it on fuel duty.....


Great idea.... im REALLY looking forward to the NEW Q3 to come out in a blue motion form which will get the 4X4 haters on their soap boxes... a friendly 4x4..

As you may of guessed.. im not a big fan of the current phrase we are going though...

Rick

RobBentley
10-09-2008, 12:12 PM
ah, it’s all a load of crap tactics to tax us more, disguised as “save-the-planet”. I’ll keep driving the W8 for as long as I can afford.

That and CO2 emissions are heavily correlated to MPG. Given most cars MPG can change by over 100% depending on if you’re driving (like an eco-warrier) or booting it (like me) – coupled with the fact somebody doing 312g/km (like me) and < 10k year is probably polluting alot less than somebody doing 230g/km (like my father) who does 40k year!

B6Andy101
11-09-2008, 10:47 PM
Time would be better spent clearing our roads of caravans.