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Drawing on the continued success
of the Polo BlueMotion,
Volkswagen is set to release a
raft of BlueMotion models in the
UK, across the Golf, Golf Plus,
Golf Estate, Jetta and Passat
saloon and Passat Estate ranges,
with the first cars arriving in
time for the new ‘08’ plate in
March.
In
addition from October 27th
onwards the Polo BlueMotion and
the new Golf BlueMotion, placed
in Vehicle Excise Duty bands A
and B respectively, will both be
exempt from the London
Congestion Charge.
BlueMotion represents the most
efficient model in each of
Volkswagen’s passenger car
ranges. In each vehicle a
combination of revised
aerodynamics, optimised gear
ratios, a new turbocharger and
hard compound tyres is applied.
The effect is a reduction in
loading on the engine resulting
in a rise in efficiency and
lower emissions.
Unlike the Polo BlueMotion,
which has a 1.4-litre TDI
engine, all the new BlueMotion
models are powered by a
1.9-litre TDI 105 PS unit linked
to a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
in the exhaust system. In the
Golf this means a combined
economy figure of 62.8 mpg and
CO2 emissions of just
119 g/km, while the Golf
BlueMotion’s 55-litre fuel tank
allows for a theoretical range
in excess of 750 miles.
These increases in efficiency
don’t come at the expense of
comfort or safety. All Golf
BlueMotion models are fitted
with Climatic air conditioning
as standard as well as a
multifunction display advising
on the optimum moment to change
gear. The comprehensive roster
of standard safety equipment
includes ABS with Hydraulic
Brake Assist (HBA), a total of
six airbags, Electronic
Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
and ASR traction control. The
Match model adds alloy wheels,
sports suspension, cruise
control and leather trim for the
steering wheel, gear knob and
handbrake grip.
Priced from £15,565 for the
BlueMotion S TDI 3dr before
rising to £16,745 for the
BlueMotion Match TDI 5dr the new
models represent strong value
for money. All have a
five-speed manual gearbox as
standard.
The new BlueMotion variants are
now available to order.
|
BlueMotion Model |
Combined MPG |
CO2,
g/km |
‘On the road’
RRP |
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Golf 1.9-litre S TDI 105
PS 3dr |
62.8 |
119 |
£15,565 |
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Golf 1.9-litre S TDI 105
PS 5dr |
62.8 |
119 |
£16,065 |
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Golf 1.9-litre Match TDI
105 PS 5dr |
62.8 |
119 |
£16,745 |
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Golf Plus 1.9-litre TDI
105 PS |
58.9 |
127 |
£16,765 |
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Golf Estate 1.9-litre
TDI 105 PS |
61.4 |
122 |
£16,320 |
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Jetta 1.9-litre TDI 105
PS |
61.4 |
122 |
£16,260 |
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Passat 1.9-litre TDI 105
PS |
55.4 |
136 |
£17,260 |
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Passat Estate 1.9-litre
TDI 105 PS |
54.3 |
137 |
£18,395 |
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