To the point – IAA 2007: BlueMotion Offensive

Update: added image gallery (at the end of the press release)

-Advanced technologies for sustained mobility

-Six new BlueMotion models in one stroke: Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Variant, Jetta, Touran, Caddy all debut as BlueMotion at the IAA

-BlueMotion as environmental badge: Affordable VW technologies reduce CO2 emissions

Wolfsburg, 11 September 2007 - Volkswagen is dramatically expanding the range of its especially environmentally friendly BlueMotion models. After the Polo BlueMotion – the world’s most economical five-seater –, the Passat BlueMotion and Passat Variant BlueMotion, the company is simultaneously introducing six new models at this year’s IAA in Frankfurt that carry BlueMotion technology which is as economical as it is environmentally friendly and affordable:The Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Variant, Jetta, Touran and the near-production concept car Caddy BlueMotion. This means that starting in 2008, Volkswagen will be offering a model with the successful BlueMotion environmental badge in nearly every one of its model series. Together they have the potential, in Germany alone, of saving four million liters of fuel and 10,600 metric tons of CO2 annually.

Most economical Golf of all times. A highlight anticipated by many car drivers is the new Golf BlueMotion. With just 4.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, its fuel consumption has been reduced by 0.6 liter compared to the predecessor model – a reduction of almost twelve percent. Analogously, CO2 emissions were also reduced by 135 g/km to just 119 g/km now; a top result for a vehicle of its size.

Clean, practical, economical. Extremely low fuel consumption values are also exhibited by the Golf Variant BlueMotion (4.6 l / 100 km; 122 g/km CO2), the Golf Plus BlueMotion (4.8 l / 100 km; 127 g/km CO2), Jetta BlueMotion (4.6 l / 100 km; 122 g/km CO2), Touran BlueMotion (5.5 l / 100 km; 146 g / km CO2) and the concept car Caddy BlueMotion (5.8 l / 100 km; 154 g/km CO2). They are all powered by an efficient TDI that outputs 77 kW / 105 PS. Always included as standard equipment: The particulate filter.


BlueMotion advances to become quality seal for preservation of resources

The name BlueMotion not only refers to the automobile, its fuel economy and emissions, but comprehensively to the whole brand. Blue – the corporate color of Volkswagen stands for the elements to be protected, water and air. Motion – embodies the aspect of forward, future-directed mobility. The goal is to protect the earth’s resources for future generations. Within just one and a half years, BlueMotion has advanced to become a quality seal for economy without compromises in driving fun.

At the same time, the BlueMotion offensive is a continuation of a decade-long tradition in engines at Volkswagen. At the latest since the first Golf D – which revolutionized the compact class in 1976 with its self-igniting diesel – the brand has acted as an innovator in the field of economical diesel engines. Other milestones were the special Formula-E models from the early 1980s and the cutting-edge Lupo 3L TDI, the first full-fledged three-liter production vehicle in the world. Today, the Polo BlueMotion has taken up a leadership position. With fuel consumption of only 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers and 99 g/km CO2 emissions it is the most economical five-seater on the world market.


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Source:Volkswagen Media Services

IAA under the Sign of the Caddy: World premieres of the Maxi and BlueMotion

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles at IAA Frankfurt Show 2007 will have three (four if you count the already debuted California NoLimit) World Debuts.

The most important release from VWCV is the Caddy Life BlueMotion Studie that only drinks 5.7L of diesel per 100km/h and also has a diesel particulate filter that cuts the CO2 rating from 167g/km to 149 g/km.

This is all due to some enhancements under the skin to the aerodynamics, gearbox and engine.

I wont bore you with the rest of the debuts I'll let you click the post for yourself and found out what VWCV have to offer, Enjoy.

Press Release follows....


-Caddy debuts in Frankfurt as extended Maxi and with new 140 PS TDI

-Caddy BlueMotion concept vehicle with 105 PS TDI now consumes just 5.7 liters of diesel

-New: Multivan PanAmericana and California NoLimit

Hannover, September 2007. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting two world premieres at the International Motor show (IAA) in Frankfurt: The new Caddy Maxi and the near-production Caddy BlueMotion concept vehicle. The Caddy Maxi was lengthened by 47 centimeters making it the new crossover between the “classic” Caddy and the “T5”. The Caddy BlueMotion shines with its fuel consumption of just 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers. Also on display for the first time in the world in a production version at the IAA: The all-wheel drive Multivan PanAmericana and the California No Limit

World premiere 1: The new Caddy Maxi. It merges the qualities of a delivery van with the versatility of a compact van to form a new commercial vehicle class. Compared to the familiar Caddy, the Maxi was lengthened from 4.41 meters to 4.88 meters. This has created a space wonder with up to 4,200 liters cargo space. This Volkswagen will be available at the end of 2007 in the Caddy Maxi Life version; at the beginning of 2008 it will be followed by the Caddy Maxi Kombi and Caddy Maxi Van. A new top engine will make its way onto the new Volkswagen commercial vehicle: A powerful 103 kW / 140 PS TDI.

World premiere 2: The near-production Caddy BlueMotion concept vehicle is being presented by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as an extremely economical and environmentally friendly model. The rated fuel consumption of the Caddy BlueMotion, powered by a 77 kW / 105 PS strong TDI with standard diesel particulate filter, was reduced by 0.6 liter to 5.7 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers by applying numerous technical and aerodynamic design measures. This value corresponds to a CO2 emissions value of 149 g/km (reduction of 18 g/km).

World premiere 3: The all-wheel drive Multivan PanAmericana was designed for very big adventures. It is reminiscent of the approx. 23,000 kilometer long route from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego – also known as the Panamericana. In 1999, another all-wheel drive Multivan covered this stretch in a record time of just 15 days. The entire equipment package of the Multivan PanAmericana was customized for these types of adventures. The model has underbody shielding as standard equipment, for example. As an option, the new model can also be ordered with a chassis set 50 millimeter higher and shorter gear ratios.

The California, one of the most popular camper vans in Europe, is entering the starting gates once again with a limited and particularly well-equipped “NoLimit” version. Total production run: 222 vehicles. Exterior identifying characteristics: White paint, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome accents and tinted windows from the B pillars. Upgrades to the interior include a combination of leather and Alcantara upholstery on seats and beds. Exclusive features such as a mobile 10-inch monitor with integrated DVD player and DVB-T receiver as well as an iPod (30 GB) are standard equipment, as are a DVD navigation system and bi-xenon headlamps.









Source: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles