2010 Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi will make its official debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show and arrival in UK Volkswagen Van Centres in November.
The previous Caddy was exceptionally successful with over 800 000 units sold during 6 years of production. The new Caddy range promises to be more economical to run, with more safety features, enhanced quality and refinement, plus improved environmental credentials. (more…)
VW Golf VI Bluemotion is trully amazing car capable of doing 74.3 mpg and also freed from road tax. The vehicle is named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Warranty Direct.
“Volkswagen has built a hugely desirable car that’s big on ability, but small on running costs. The Golf BlueMotion does an enviable 74.3mpg and emits just 99g/km of CO2, which means it is exempt from road tax, while company car tax will be based on just 13% of its £18,685 list price. It’s a package that’s hard to beat. VW dealers are going to be busy.”, commentedWhat Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler. (more…)
Volkswagen Golf VI Match is the latest to join the wide range of available models. The special Match name replaces existing SE trim level and adds over £1,600 worth of extra equipment while costing just £300 more than the outgoing car. The Match comes with 40 PS BlueMotion Technology model for extra economy and performance.
Among the standard equipment are ABS, ESP, seven airbags, Climatic air conditioning, alarm, cruise control and multi-device interface for connectivity to iPod or MP3 player. Match model adds 16” Croft alloys, a leather multifunction steering wheel, DAB digital radio receiver, Bluetooth system, front and rear parking sensors and an RCD 510 touchscreen stereo with six-disc CD autochanger.
The engine range for Match model includes 1.4 litre TSI with 122 PS, a 1.6 litre TDI with 105 PS or a 2.0 litre TDI with 140 PS. Both small engines are available with seven-speed DSG gearbox, while the big 2.0 litre TDI can be specified with the six-speed DSG option.
The BlueMotion Technology delivers 68.9mpg for the 1.6 litre TDI engine. The technology is also available for the popular 2.0 litre TDI engine and the combined fuel economy is 65.7 mpg. The BlueMotion Technology models’ enhanced economy comes as a result of a Start/Stop system and battery regeneration.
The start price for Golf VI Match is £17,730 RRP OTR for the 1.4-litre TSI three-door. The first deliveries will start at the end of June.
Volkswagen already has a Match versions of Polo, Golf and Touran model ranges. Now is time to introduce Tiguan Match. The new version will replace SE trim level and will deliver better equipment and more style to the crossover.
Some of the new features are Park Assist, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, climate control, a touchscreen DAB digital radio and a leather multifunction steering wheel.
All above comes in addition to the standard equipment – 17” alloy wheels, a six-disc CD autochanger, heat insulating glass from the B-pillar back, six airbags, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and ABS. (more…)
Production versions of three new highly-efficient additions to the BlueMotion range have been unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. All engines from this range are common rail diesel powered with incredible low fuel consumption and emissions under 115g/km of CO2.
The new Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion models emit just 87 g/km, 99 g/km and 114 g/km of CO2 respectively while every variant is also capable of travelling a minimum of 840 miles on a single tank of fuel.
Each model bears the results of aerodynamic changes with new front bumper, sill extensions, a lower ride height and relocated air ducts behind the grille elements. The result is less aerodyanamic drag leading to less loading on the engine and greater economy. (more…)
Volkswagen has announced prices for its new Polo model which is available to order today in UK Retailers. The first deliveries will take place on the car’s official ‘on sale’ date of 16 October. Prices start at £10,035 for the S 1.2-litre 60 PS five-door; the three-door model will be available in December.
The new Polo, the fifth generation launched in the supermini’s 34 year history, is the largest and most technically advanced, but it remains true to the brand’s core values of safety, reliability, quality and value for money. Despite the increase in size, the Polo is lighter than the model it replaces leading to improved fuel economy and emissions. (more…)
The new Match model from the Touran’s range is offering more equipment and value for money on the popular MPV. The prices starts from 22,600 euro. The Touran Match is based on the SE model and is fitted with 1,850 euro in additional equipment. (more…)
Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the ‘economy’ range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant. (more…)
Following the Polo, the BlueMotion initiative and the Golf GTI, Volkswagen is now spanning its next arrow in the bow: this time, the Golf GTD. With a powerful 125 kW (170 PS) TDI engine, it is aimed at diesel drivers who value the maximum in dynamics. (more…)
No other car in this class has such a mature and high-end image as the new Polo. Comfort, quality and safety have all taken a considerable leap forward. One example: the Polo was specifically designed to attain the recently established, stricter and more comprehensive, 5-star EuroNCAP rating. (more…)
It is still a concept – the most fuel efficient five-seater in the world. Its name: Polo BlueMotion. Fuel consumption: 3.3 liters CO2 emissions: just 87 g/km! Likelihood of going into production: extremely high! However, before a potential production launch, development must be completed on the brand new 1.2 liter TDI with common rail injection. (more…)
BlueMotionTechnologies bundles Volkswagen’s best environmental technologies of today to fulfill the automotive aspirations of tomorrow. These are developments such as the new start-stop system and energy recovery by regenerative braking, electric drives and hybrid systems as well as clever drive systems like the one in the new TSI EcoFuel. (more…)