Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI Bluemotion 
Before the end of 2008 Volkswagen will release a new VW Passat BlueMotion. This new version is equipped with a 2.0 TDI diesel particulate filter, 81 kW/110 hp and delivers a maximum torque of 250 Nm. This peak is reached between 1500 and 2500 rpm. The new engine has been topped at a speed of 198 km/hr with an average consumption of 4.9 l/100 km. This is 0.2 l/100 km more efficient than the current Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI with 128 g/km CO2 emission (- 8 g/km).
Passat BlueMotion Comfortline
What is it that is really so special about that Passat Bluemotion? The basic principle is that a number of relatively simple adjustments lowered the fuel consumption of the Passat drasticly. A number of close-made strips in the grille, a flatter bottom, lowered chassis in order to reduce the air resistance and the rolling resistance limited with special 16 inch tires. The 1.9 TDI engine is more economical and climate aware than before and the gearbox is adapted with longer high shifts. The first three gears are identical to those of an ordinary VW Passat, but the fourth and fifth gear are way longer. The fifth gear feels in fact as a sixth.
Because Volkswagen believes that riders of cars in this segment are used to a certain level of luxury, the Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion provides with any luxury need you have. Our test version was even equipped 17inch chrome spike rims, tinted glass, separate air-conditioning and RDS900 navigation system. The Bluemotion offers full automatic custom-made solid car seats too. The steering wheel is equipped with the most primiary control buttons for radio, board computer & car phone. Optional you can order various packages to personalize your Passat BlueMotion for family, comfort, winter & holiday usage.
Pricing
The price of the new Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion starts at 30,250 euros for the Trend Line. We tested the fully equipped Volkswagen BlueMotion Comfortline+ worth 35,900 euros.