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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.

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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