Passat BlueMotion to make debut at Geneva

phaeton · 02-06-2007, 08:03 PM

WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen is set to unwrap the second in what it promises will eventually be an extended range of BlueMotion models at next month's Geneva Motor Show: a super-frugal version of the sixth-generation Passat capable of running up to 870 miles between fill-ups.

The new car, which is planned to go on sale across Europe later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles, is rumored to achieve a combined city/highway average of 47 mpg (U.S.), improving on the standard Passat model by more than 6.6 mpg thanks to a series of detailed upgrades similar to those already seen on the Polo Bluemotion.

Additionally, carbon dioxide emissions are said to lower nearly 10 percent, allowing the new car to conform to the European Commission's proposed emissions standard for 2008 and beyond.

Volkswagen is yet to reveal details pertaining to the new car. However, Inside Line sources say the front-wheel-drive Passat BlueMotion is powered by a specially tuned version of the German carmaker's popular 105-horsepower 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

It sits in a reworked Passat body shell with aerodynamic upgrades, including a new front bumper and grille designed to reduce drag. Other measures adopted by the new car are low-rolling-resistance tires and a reworked gearbox with taller 5th and 6th gears.

What this means to you: VW is another automaker making serious inroads into mating performance and efficiency.

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siko · 02-06-2007, 11:45 PM

BlueMotion?... I thouth they were onboard the Bluetec train!?

Mikael · 02-07-2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by siko

BlueMotion?... I thouth they were onboard the Bluetec train!?

LOL It's not the same thing. Here's the previous BlueMotion model, Polo Blue Motion. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

phaeton · 02-08-2007, 06:36 PM

Yeah BlueTec uses some Urea Injection or something not upto date on this Tech sorry.

Read this http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=9565

Whereas BlueMotion is just adjustment to gears and aerodynamic spoilers etc.

02-06-2007, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Passat BlueMotion to make debut at Geneva WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen is set to unwrap the second in what it promises will eventually be an extended range of BlueMotion models at next month's Geneva Motor Show: a super-frugal version of the sixth-generation Passat capable of running up to 870 miles between fill-ups. The new car, which is planned to go on sale across Europe later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles, is rumored to achieve a combined city/highway average of 47 mpg (U.S.), improving on the standard Passat model by more than 6.6 mpg thanks to a series of detailed upgrades similar to those already seen on the Polo Bluemotion. Additionally, carbon dioxide emissions are said to lower nearly 10 percent, allowing the new car to conform to the European Commission's proposed emissions standard for 2008 and beyond. Volkswagen is yet to reveal details pertaining to the new car. However, Inside Line sources say the front-wheel-drive Passat BlueMotion is powered by a specially tuned version of the German carmaker's popular 105-horsepower 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. It sits in a reworked Passat body shell with aerodynamic upgrades, including a new front bumper and grille designed to reduce drag. Other measures adopted by the new car are low-rolling-resistance tires and a reworked gearbox with taller 5th and 6th gears. What this means to you: VW is another automaker making serious inroads into mating performance and efficiency. Source - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Passat BlueMotion to make debut at Geneva BlueMotion?... I thouth they were onboard the Bluetec train!?

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Passat BlueMotion to make debut at Geneva Yeah BlueTec uses some Urea Injection or something not upto date on this Tech sorry. Read this http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=9565 Whereas BlueMotion is just adjustment to gears and aerodynamic spoilers etc.

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