Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Concept Makes Global Debut At The NAIAS 2014
Volkswagen of America will be presenting the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Passat BlueMotion Concept shows just how fuel-efficient a non-hybrid, mid-sized sedan can be. It is based on the current Passat that was developed specifically for North America and 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 turbo charging. It also offers Active Cylinder Management (ACT) technology, previously seen on the Volkswagen Polo and Golf models. ACT deactivates the valve train on cylinders two three for situations when the driver only applies light throttle pressure to maintain specific city speeds.
Another innovation that helps save fuel 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 comes from the stop/start system, which shuts off the engine when the car comes to a temporary halt. As soon as the driver lifts their foot off the brake, the engine starts again. All these measures result in an estimated fuel economy rating of 42mpg. The Passat BlueMotion Concept delivers 150 hp 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.
Credits: Oneshift News Team
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