Bluemotion added to 2.0 TDI

[Kev]

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Volkswagen has added eco ‘Bluemotion Technology’ tweaks to its Scirocco 2.0 TDI to improve economy to 62.8mpg and cut CO2 emissions to 118g/km.

All Scirocco models equipped with the 138bhp oil-burner will now get the improvements as standard, which include stop-start and battery regeneration systems. Before the changes, economy was rated at 55.4mpg and CO2 at 134g/km on models equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox.

The modifications are also available on 138bhp 2.0 TDI Sciroccos equipped with the six-speed DSG gearbox. Economy improves from 51.4mpg to 57.6mpg and CO2 drops from 145g/km to 129g/km.

VW has also revealed changes to the 168bhp version of the 2.0 TDI engine in the Scirocco GT, which improves economy from 53.3mpg to 54.4mpg and drops CO2 from 139g/km to 134g/km in six-speed manual cars.

The Passat CC is another VW model to benefit from Bluemotion Technology and stop-start and regenerative braking will be added to all diesel models as standard.

In 138bhp 2.0 TDI six-speed manual models, economy is boosted from 50.4mpg to 60.1mpg and CO2 cut from 146g/km to 125g/km.

All Scirocco and Passat CC Bluemotion Technology models are available to order now.

[jammyd]

So what they are saying is that all TDI but the 170 TDI DSG get this???????? grrrrrr

[Caput Mortuum]

I have a 170hp TDI DSG on order due January/February but I don't think I mind too much. I wouldn't want a BM badge on my girls hind quarters, that's for sure!

[Jeffao]

Choose the free de-badge option, and of course there's no road fund licence to pay in the first year then £80 per annum in subsequent years! Every little helps lol

[Scott_mac]

Who cares about Diesel... when do we get it on the Petrol engines??

[bleedsoff]

Is this just for new orders or can old 140TDI get the upgrade?

[jammyd]

This is a new build only thing, you would need lots and lots of modifications to add it to a pre 2010 WK 45 car. I am not sure it would even be possible.

[maisbitt]

Even if you could get the upgrade at vast cost to save you a bit, do you think the UK government would reclassify your CO2 levels to give you a cheaper tax disc? Sure they would!

Unless you're stuck in static traffic for long periods on your daily commute etc, the start-stop is of little benefit. The brake regen can give everyone very modest gains though.

[bleedsoff]

Yea fair enough, anyway get 550miles to my tank so think thats good going!