74.3mpg VW Golf BlueMotion Launched in UK
2010 VW Golf VI BlueMotion ……. By Thami Masemola
October 28,.2009.6:08 PM …….. Filed Under:. Diesel, German, Volkswagen
Volkswagen UK has announced the launch of the Golf BlueMotion,.. new model said to emit the least amount of .02 gases in its range. The car uses ..1.6-litre TDI common rail turbo diesel motor that produces 77kW (105 PS) of power and maximum torque of 250Nm (184 lbs ft) made at 1,500 rpm.
Several other fuel-saving technologies have been installed including . Start/ Stop system, longer gear ratios, regenerative braking, hill hold assist and low rolling resistance tyres. As . result it returns an impressive 74.3 mpg (3.8../100km) and averages 99../km in .02 emissions.
Specifications include . sports aerodynamic kit with sports bumpers, side skirts and 15-inch wheels. Additional equipment includes ABS with ESP, Climatic semi-automatic climate control,.. radio/ CD/ MP3 sound system and seven airbags.
The Golf BlueMotion is offered with . price tag of 17,325.(RRP OTR) which is 785 more than the standard ..1.6-litre TDI. However VW says buyers who travel over 10,000 miles (16,093 km) per annum will be able to save over 120.. year just in fuel savings alone. Also, its theoretical range is 889 miles (1,447 km) with its 55 litre tank.
