New models - Volkswagen - Golf - 103TDI BlueMotion TechnologiesBluemotion tech spreads across VW rangeMore models across Volkswagen’s portfolio adopt eco-focussed measures16 Aug 2012 VOLKSWAGEN has quietly released a special low consumption version of its popular Golf 2.0-litre TDI turbo-diesel that promises fuel savings of up to a litre per kilometre. Known as the 103TDI Bluemotion Technologies (BT for short) and available only in popular Comfortline dual-clutch transmission guise, the more economical small car icon joins a growing number of models adopting features that actively reduce consumption. They include the whole of the revamped Passat range, the Tiguan 103TDI AWD, Touareg 150TDI and the recently released CC. Compared to the regular Golf 103TDI DSG Comfortline, the BT gains an idle-stop system and low-rolling-resistance tyres, with no addition to the price of $34,490 plus on-road costs. The result, according to Volkswagen, is a combined average fuel consumption figure of 5.3L/100km – or 0.4L/100km better than the equivalent 103TDI DSG without BT. On a special 16km route from the top of Mount Stromlo Observatory through suburban Canberra and then back again, organised by Volkswagen to demonstrate the BT’s virtues in everyday driving conditions, GoAuto managed to record just 3.9L/100km. Volkswagen will keep the regular 103TDI DSG Comfortline in the range since – unlike its more economical twin – the ‘dirtier’ Golf can be optioned up with popular extras like a sunroof and a Sports Package that includes different seats and lower-profile tyres on larger alloy wheels. Nevertheless, it is expected that most of the next generation of Golf models sold in Australia beginning from the first quarter of 2013 will also feature BT. BT is not to be confused with plain Bluemotion (without the word ‘Technologies’ on the badge) as that remains a special model line in its own right. Though Bluemotion has been available in other markets and other models for a number of years, only the Golf has been given the Bluemotion treatment in Australia. Launched in the middle of 2011 and ranking among Australia’s most economical vehicles, the Golf Bluemotion features a variation of the 77kW/250Nm 1.6-litre TDI found in the now-discontinued Golf 77TDI Trendline hatch, with revised engine management software, longer gear ratios, idle-stop, a multifunction trip computer with gear change recommendation, low rolling-resistance-tyres, improved aerodynamics, a 15mm-lower ride height and no spare wheel. These changes result in a consumption figure of 3.8L/100km and emissions of 99g/km. Read moreAll new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Golf pricing
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