The Volkswagen Transporter BlueMotion
Volkswagen has introduced BlueMotion versions of its Transporter range.
The Transporter BlueMotion models provide improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions than equivalent standard models. Two of Volkswagen’s main rivals in this category — the Vauxhall Vivaro and the Ford Transit — have long since been available in low-emission spec, so it’s good to see that VW has now joined the party.
The efficiency of the BlueMotion Technology models is achieved by using low rolling resistance tyres, Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems as well as cruise control.
The BlueMotion model also has a tyre pressure warning light to avoid tyres becoming under-inflated and increasing fuel consumption.
The table below shows the difference between standard and BlueMotion models of the Transporter 84PS, 102PS and 114PS models:
| Transporter with low (standard) roof | 84 PS | 84 PS BlueMotion Technology | 102 PS | 114 PS BlueMotion Technology | 114 PS BlueMotion |
| Urban (mpg)
Extra-urban Combined |
29.1
44.8 37.7 |
32.8
46.3 40.4 |
29.1
44.8 37.7 |
32.8
46.3 40.4 |
37.7
50.4 44.8 |
| 0-62 (mph) | 19.7 | 19.7 | 15.3 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Emissions (g/km) | 198 | 184 | 198 | 184 | 166 |
Transporter BlueMotion and BlueMotion Technology models are available with prices starting from £18,770 (plus VAT) and £17,290 (plus VAT) respectively. For full details of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ range of vans and people carriers, or to find a local Volkswagen Van Centre, visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk
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