New VW Passat BlueMotion emits 95g/km CO2 ~ station of gear

Volkswagen announces new ultra-efficient 1.6-litre diesel Passat BlueMotion, returning 76.3mpg and 95g/km

2015-06-15 11:55

Volkswagen is targeting fleet buyers with the new BlueMotion version of the latest Passat saloon and estate. Kicking off at £23,200 for the four-door and £24,750 for the load-lugger, both variants claim 76.3mpg combined and emit just 95g/km of CO2.

Those headline figures are made possible by a modified version of the standard entry-level 118bhp 1.6 TDI diesel engine, with 250Nm of torque and the sole option of a six-speed manual gearbox. But performance is unaffected, with a 0-62mph time of 10.8 seconds and a top speed of 130mph actually slightly faster than the normal model thanks to tweaks to aerodynamics and gearing. The estate does the same sprint in 11 seconds, and hits 129mph.

Those efficiency figures are almost class leading, but the Passat's chief rival, the Ford Mondeo Econetic, just pips it with 78.5mpg and 94g/km of CO2. It isn't as fast, however, losing out over a second in the 0-62mph sprint.

The spec is adapted from the base 'S' trim car, which still gets a Post-Collision Braking System, Driver Alert and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Stop/start and battery regeneration are also standard, but BlueMotion additions include a new 17-inch alloy wheel design that optimises airflow, low rolling-resistance tyres, suspension lowered by 15mm and revised front and rear bumpers.

BlueMotion badging is the only other distinguishing exterior feature, while the interior is completely identical to the standard car. It's available to order now, with first customer deliveries set for August.

Lawrence Allan

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