Following closely on the heels of the unveiling of the sixth-generation Golf, Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the Golf BlueMotion concept. As with all VW models that sport the BlueMotion name badge, the Golf BlueMotion concept represents the greenest version of the already thrifty hatchback.
Power for the Golf BlueMotion is provided by a 1.6L common rail diesel. Output is rated at 100 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, which can scoot the Golf from 0-62 in a respectable 11.3 seconds.
In addition to its diesel powerplant, the Golf BlueMotion concept also has plenty of other green features. Thanks to low rolling resistance tires, a revised aerodynamic pack and a five-speed gearbox tuned for economy, the Golf BlueMotion concept returns 74.3 mpg on the European cycle (roughly 62 mpg in the U.S.).
Although the Golf BlueMotion unveiled today has the word ‘concept’ tacked onto the end of its title, a production version of the car is slated to hit the European market in mid 2009. However, U.S. buyers look like they will be left out in the cold on a version of the Golf BlueMotion as there are no plans to bring the car to the U.S., at least as of now.
09/08, 1:35 PM
posted by:
bleenky
11.3 0-100kph is respectable?
09/08, 1:49 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
It beats a Smart…
But then what doesn’t? Oh, a Karman Ghia doesn’t.
09/08, 1:55 PM
posted by:
oldraven
And it doesn’t look like a tapered **** that came from a Chow-Chow.
@bleenky
If you can achieve 62mpg, then yes, 11.3 is respectable.
09/08, 2:01 PM
posted by:
bleenky
It’s pretty good for that mpg, but even if you’re getting 100 mpg, 11.3 seconds is anything but respectable. I guess I’m just having a problem with LLN’s choice of words. “11.3 is pretty good for a car with 100 hp that gets 62 mpg.” I wouldn’t have argued with that statement because it’s true, but for anything to be “respectable” I’d say has to be less than 8 seconds.
09/08, 4:10 PM
posted by:
doctrsnoop
Oh bleenky you must be in your 20’s. I’m 40 and average family cars in the late 70’s and early 80’s had 0-60’s in the 12-15 second range. To me 8 seconds is very fast, and 6 is supercar. Now Toyota Camry’s are in the upper 6s
09/08, 7:38 PM
posted by:
jayjc08
Gotta understand the market it’s in. Most vehicles in this segment average around 10-15 seconds 0 to 60. So yes, this is pretty good.
And hey, its no fun to drive a fast car slow, but it’s a helluva lot funner driving a slow car fast =D
09/08, 7:39 PM
posted by:
tyler_is_aero_tt
I’ll have to get used to the face. It looks pretty good so far.
09/08, 9:58 PM
posted by:
VWgrouP
The part about the fuel and engine blah blah blah is all good, BUT intill now I havent seen the next generation Golf.. and I dont like it. The headlights look to, uhm, Tiguan.. The price better stay the same, because thats what the Golf is all about. Good quality, good “mpg” good looks and all affordable.
09/09, 11:59 AM
posted by:
oldraven
Don’t forget transmissions made from discarded grenades.