Volkswagen in Detroit Auto Show 2014 also presented the Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Concept. It is painted in the Reef Blue metallic blue color and features a new grille and rear spoiler. Inside there are two-color dual, glossy black details and carbon touches.
Focused on ultimate fuel economy, the VW Passat BlueMotion concept shows us how finances can be non-hybrid cars.
Powertrain is 1.400 cc TSI petrol engine performance of 150 hp and 249 Nm of torque. It features direct fuel injection system Start / Stop system and Active Cylinder Management, which deactivates two cylinders of the car when they are not needed for example in low speeds. Also, the DSG gearbox is setting automatically disengaged from the engine when you let your foot off the accelerator, leaving the vehicle rolling without mechanical friction. Because of all the above, the VW announces the Passat BlueMotion concept of average consumption of 5,6 liters, number is apparently possible to get close.
In related news, Volkswagen announced that the plant in the city of Puebla Mexico began the production of the seventh generation of the Golf. The plant has a strong 700 cars a day, with Volkswagen Golf course to start trading in the U.S. market since the summer.
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BLUEMOTION® CONCEPT MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
- Estimated highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg
- Highly efficient powertrain uses 1.4-liter EA211 TSI® engine and DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Engine is world's first inline four cylinder with cylinder deactivation
Chattanooga/Detroit - The Passat BlueMotion® Concept that is being presented by Volkswagen of America at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit shows just how fuel-efficient a non-hybrid, gasoline-engined mid-size sedan can be. Based on the current Passat that was developed specifically for North America, the BlueMotion label defines the version that has the best efficiency in the model lineup.
The Passat BlueMotion Concept features an all-new version of the Volkswagen 1.4-liter EA211 TSI® engine with direct injection and turbocharging. On top, this Passat also offers Active Cylinder Management (ACT) technology, previously seen on the European Volkswagen Polo and Golf models. ACT deactivates the valvetrain on cylinders two and three for situations when the driver only applies light throttle pressure to maintain specific city speeds.
Another Volkswagen innovation that helps save gas is the coasting function, used also on the Jetta Hybrid. As soon as the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the DSG® transmission decouples the engine, allowing the Passat to roll with the lowest possible mechanical drag from the other moving components.
Additional fuel savings come from the stop/start system, which shuts off the engine when the car comes to a temporary stop. As soon as the driver lifts their foot off the brake, the 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine starts again. All these measures result in a manufacturer estimated highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. The Passat BlueMotion Concept also delivers 150 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
The Concept's striking Reef Blue Metallic color will be introduced on other Passat models, too. The interior of the Concept also offers two-tone seats that carry blue dividing lines between the darker and lighter leather seating surfaces. The stitching indicates this is a member of the BlueMotion family, which has been rolled out globally since 2006 on many highly fuel-efficient Volkswagen models.
