Volkswagen is boosting the appeal of its multi-award-winning Passat and Passat Estate ranges with the addition of ultra-efficient BlueMotion variants.
Both saloon and estate models return 76.3mpg and emit just 95g/km of carbon dioxide. Such efficiency is made possible thanks to the installation of a modified version of the Passat’s entry-level 1.6-litre TDI 117bhp engine with SCR, as well as BlueMotion modifications.
The engine’s maximum power is produced at 3,600rpm, with torque of 184lb/ft developed at 1,750rpm. Standstill to 62mph takes 10.8 seconds, while top speed is 130mph – slightly greater than for the standard 1.6-litre engine, meaning there is no compromise in performance for the BlueMotion version.
In estate guise, the same is true with 0 to 62mph in 11 seconds and a top speed of 129mph exceeding those of the standard 1.6-litre car. The 1.6-litre TDI BlueMotion is available in combination with a six-speed manual gearbox only.
Prices for the BlueMotion model start at £23,200 RRP OTR for the Passat saloon and rise to £24,750 for the estate.
Passat BlueMotion models are available to order now, with first deliveries expected in August.
