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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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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