Volkswagen is now offering the BlueMotion technology in the new Passat car range, with a claim to reduce fuel consumption figures to just 4.9 litres/100km (57.6mpg).

Volkswagen is offering BlueMotion fuel saving technology on the new Passat diesel models to bring fuel economy levels to 4.9 litres/100km (57.6mpg) for what is a big car.

This new Passat BlueMotion is powered by an advanced common rail turbo-diesel. The low 4.9 litres/100km fuel economy figure corresponds to a low CO2 emissions value of 128 g/km. This puts it into the band B annual, giving a road tax cost of only €156.

Standard equipment on the second generation of the Passat BlueMotion includes a start-stop system, especially in city driving. Implemented in a Volkswagen for the first time in this form, its operation becomes as natural as shifting gears or steering.

Reducing CO2 emissions by 15g/km and saving fuel, this technology activates when the vehicle comes to a standstill in neutral gear. The engine then switches off with a start-stop symbol appearing on the dashboard, once the clutch is released. The engine then restarts as the driver is shifting into gear. The system also allows the driver to deactivate this function by a switch, within easy reach.

The BlueMotion technology is currently available in the Passat Saloon and Passat Variant with prices starting from €27,390 and €28,905. Volkswagen reports that the BlueMotion system will be introduced in the new Golf and new Polo in 2010 for the Irish market.

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