Volkswagen Adds a 1.2-Liter BlueMotion Specification to the Golf Variant
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December 16, 2014

Volkswagen Adds a 1.2-Liter BlueMotion Specification to the Golf Variant


Volkswagen Golf Variant TSI Trendline BlueMotion Technology|
Volkswagen Golf Variant TSI Trendline BlueMotion Technology


1.2-Liter BlueMotion Specification Added to Golf Variant



Volkswagen Group Japan announced that the engine for the entry-level Golf Variant model has been changed to a 1.2-liter unit equipped with BlueMotion Technology, and will go on sale from March 23rd.



Text by HORIGUCHI Yoshihiro (OPENERS)



Fuel Economy Improved by 12% with BlueMotion Technology



The entry-grade Variant, added last summer"Golf Variant TSI Trendline Premium Edition"Based on this, the engine has been downsized from a 1.4-liter TSI to a 1.2-liter TSI, and equipped with "BlueMotion Technology," which consists of an idling stop function called "Start/Stop system" and a brake energy regeneration system. According to Volkswagen, while the engine power is comparable to a 1.8-liter, the 10/15 mode fuel economy has improved by 12% from 16.4 km/l to 18.4 km/l.

This "Golf Variant TSI Trendline BlueMotion Technology," even as an entry-grade model, comes with a rich set of features, including an auto light system, rain sensor, and auto-dimming mirror as standard equipment. Despite the introduction of new technology and enhanced features, the price remains unchanged at 2.79 million yen. Furthermore, it qualifies for eco-car tax reductions (75% reduction) and eco-car subsidies (100,000 yen).

The introduction of BlueMotion Technology in JapanPassat, Passat Variant, and the model released last month,"Golf TSI Trendline BlueMotion Technology"marks the fourth model following these.

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spec


Volkswagen Golf Variant TSI Trendline BlueMotion Technology|
Volkswagen Golf Variant TSI Trendline BlueMotion Technology
Body Dimensions│Length 4,545 × Width 1,785 × Height 1,530mm
Wheelbase│2,575mm
Engine│1.2-liter inline 4-cylinder SOHC turbo
Maximum Output│77kW (105ps) / 5,000rpm
Maximum Torque│157Nm (17.8kgm) / 1,500-4,100rpm
Transmission│7-speed DSG
Drivetrain│FF
Steering│Right
10/15 Mode Fuel Economy│18.4km/liter
CO2 Emissions│126g/km (Converted from 10/15 mode fuel economy)
Price│2.79 million yen


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