Inside the new Caddy BlueMotion.

Volkswagen has announced the arrival of the new Caddy BlueMotion van.

Available to order from February, the new Caddy BlueMotion is the cleanest and most fuel-efficient Caddy ever, and boasts combined cycle fuel consumption of 61.4mpg, and CO2 emissions of just 119g/km.

The new Caddy BlueMotion comes in short-wheelbase panel van form only, and is powered by a frugal 1.6-litre TDI common rail direct injection engine that develops 102 PS and 250 Nm of torque.

The Caddy BlueMotion’s 61mpg official figure is 6mpg higher than the outgoing Caddy BlueMotion model, and 11mpg better than a standard base Caddy.

These gains have been achieved through the application of Volkswagen’s standard BlueMotion Technology features – Cruise Control, Hill-Hold Assist, Start/Stop and Energy Recuperation – plus three additional new BlueMotion design and engineering advancements:

• 15″ Reduced Rolling Resistance Tyres – tyres that reduce friction, and need less effort as they roll, minimise the energy wasted.
• Reduced Ride Height – lowering the ride height by 27 mm reduces aerodynamic drag.
• More efficient Engine Control– the reduced gross weight makes improved engine control and revised calibration possible.

Based on an annual mileage of 30,000 and an average diesel price of 140p per litre, the new Caddy model delivers a fuel cost saving of up to £744 over the standard 1.6-litre TDI 102 PS model, and to help the new model stand out, it boasts body-coloured side strips and a black and blue trim fabric that is only available on the BlueMotion model.