VW has unveiled the Golf BlueMotion concept that gets an astounding 74.3 mpg (European cycle).
The Golf BlueMotion concept is powered by a 105 horsepower 1.6L TDI diesel engine. In addition to achieving 74 mpg, the concept also reachs 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds.
The Golf BlueMotion will go on sale in mid 2009, while the new Golf hits dealers in the UK in January 2009.
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PRESS RELEASE:
99 G/KM, 74 MPG: GOLF BLUEMOTION CONCEPT SETS NEW BENCHMARKS
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.
Comments (11)
Even though I doubt it'll happen, I would hope that vehicles such as this will quiet the mouths of the naysayers of diesel.
This is better gas mileage the alot of hybrids.
Oh yeah....1st!!
=)
Posted by D! | September 8, 2008 9:46 AM
Posted on September 8, 2008 09:46
It'll never come to the US. Its such a shame too. There are quite a few good diesels out there right now that get way better mileage than hybrids but the US tax system makes diesels prohibitive.
Posted by Cloned | September 8, 2008 12:02 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 12:02
I also find it funny that people go, "Oh oh, but diesel is so much more expensive, and if everyone goes diesel it'll only get more expensive!!!"
WTF....
What uses gas besides cars? Something tells me that in terms of a country the U.S. uses more diesel than gas. Anything that moves large object, buses, 18 wheelers, construction equipment, ect.. all use diesel.
But just like Cloned said, it'll never come to us anyway.
Posted by Brian | September 8, 2008 1:24 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 13:24
So-so style/design, but why a 5-speed tranny over a more efficient 6-speed?
Posted by Saheed | September 8, 2008 2:13 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 14:13
So-so style/design, but why a 5-speed tranny over a more efficient 6-speed?
Posted by Saheed | September 8, 2008 2:14 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 14:14
@Torque Report Press Release
"tyres" = Tires
=)
Posted by Grammar Patrol | September 8, 2008 2:21 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 14:21
Just because a car has more gears doesn't necessarily mean it's more fuel efficient. Take, for instance, the case of the Subaru Forester XT. It's a 5-speed automatic but gets higher mpg than 6-spd automatic found in the Mazda CX-7.
Posted by Optimummind | September 8, 2008 2:28 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 14:28
Wish they could've given it a more powerful engine, 0-60 in the 11's is borderline unsafe. I don't really have a lead foot, but merging onto some parkways in New England requires a little more acceleration to be done safely. I don't know why everyone makes such a push for high mpg....why not get 60mpg with an 8sec 0-60. I suppose I am fortunate to have enough funds to not care about an extra thousand in gas every year, but I know a lot of people that are in the same boat and are still looking for just a reasonable car that doesn't sacrifice driving performance or size for ultra mpg. While some cars are close (hybrid camary, diesel passat) none really justify the higher cost..might as well just get a standard 4.
Posted by thetruth | September 8, 2008 3:30 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 15:30
if everyone would buy a car like this, then everyone would accellerate at 11.3 sec, hence there would not be a problem.
Posted by the truth is simple | September 8, 2008 11:22 PM
Posted on September 8, 2008 23:22
NO - NO - NO - NO it is not powered by 1.6L TDI diesel ... what it is powered by are three field mice called JEREMY, JAMES and RICHARD
Posted by Stig | September 9, 2008 1:56 AM
Posted on September 9, 2008 01:56
"...It'll never come to the US. Its such a shame too...."
All that grease form McDonalds will be left untapped to free us from the evil oil barons!
Posted by Dean | September 9, 2008 5:18 PM
Posted on September 9, 2008 17:18