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  • Bluemotion Touareg unveiled

    Jun 12, 2009 12:00 PM

    Volkswagen has launched a greener Bluemotion version of the Touareg SUV.

    Despite its off-road credentials, VW has lowered the car by 25mm to reduce drag, as well as fitting rolling resistance tyres and a more efficient alternator.

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    The Touareg BlueMotion is fitted with a more efficient, but lower powered, version of the standard car’s 3.0-litre V6 TDI common...Read the full article
  • Re: Bluemotion Touareg unveiled

    Jun 12, 2009 12:02 PM

    A greener Touareg makes as much sense as a low calorie donut.
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    Re: Bluemotion Touareg unveiled

    Jun 12, 2009 12:06 PM

    CO2 emissions are cut to 219 g/km, down from 244 g/km, and combined economy improves from 30.4mpg to 34.0mpg"

    Absolutely superb VW, a giant leap forward in green technology.

    With its state of the art wet-clutch torque converter spinning away power, a mammouth kerb weight, aerodynamics of a brick, high-friction four-wheel drive system and a thirsty 3-litre unit, this planet-saving Prius shamer thoroughly deserves its Bluemotion moniker.

    Drivers of the Touareg Bluemotion can look down on other motorists with smug satisfaction in the knowledge that their choice of vehicle is going a long way to preserving the planet for future generations.

  • Re: Bluemotion Touareg unveiled

    Jun 12, 2009 12:40 PM

    this article reads like an advertisement?!

    the driver in front brakes the least..
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    Re: Bluemotion Touareg unveiled

    Jun 12, 2009 12:48 PM

    Good job - badly needed it, and this new green tech may slow down the mamoth depreciation of what is quite a good car. Just merc to sort out the ML emissions now.

  • Re: Bluemotion Touareg unveiled

    Jun 12, 2009 5:04 PM

    BMW X5 3.0d Twin-Turbo

    Power: 282bhp

    CO2: 216g/km.

     

    Enough Said.

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