Article: Geneva 2011: Multivan BlueMotion

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You can view the page at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/cont...van-BlueMotion

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VW Multivan BlueMotion and Edition 25 premiere in Geneva

and looks like it's no longer a show pony now:

Volkswagen Multivan Blue Emotion Release Date | VW Review Release 2011

I saw an Edition 25 at Frankston Hospital last week, nice looking van but knew nothing about it. I bet the sports pack does wonders for the body roll. Did VW ever release a Sportline in Oz?

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Link posted is dead because the news is on a new system.

Only 75 Edition 5s will be sold in Australia and no Sportlines were sold here as VW UK did the modifications not VWCV.

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Multivan BlueMotion Seven-seater as BlueMotion consumes just 6.4 l/100 km

Sets new standards in its class at 169 g CO2 per kilometre

BlueMotion stands for an independent model that is the most fuel-efficient in its class. It is an individually designed and configured vehicle with a TDI engine. Equipped in this way, the new Multivan BlueMotion consumes nearly a litre less fuel per 100 km – making it the most fuel-efficient Multivan ever.

Compared to its nearly equally powered counterpart in the current series (75 kW TDI), the new Multivan BlueMotion only needs 6.4 l/100 km, which is 0.9 litres less diesel fuel (equivalent to 169 g/km CO2 instead of 193 g/km). These results were made possible by an efficient and torque-strong common rail four-cylinder engine in combination with a Stop/Start system, battery regeneration, tyres with especially low rolling resistance and special aerodynamic measures. The 2.0 litre TDI engine in the Multivan BlueMotion outputs 84 kW / 114 PS and has a maximum torque of 250 Newton metres at a low 1,500 rpm. This fuel-efficient yet powerful and comfortable engine enables good driving performance (164 km/h top speed) with seating for up to seven people and low fuel consumption values.

Visually, the Multivan BlueMotion sets itself apart from the rest of the model line-up by its Glacier Blue Metallic exterior colour, which is also applied to the door mirrors and door handles. This paint is used exclusively on this model. The master of fuel-saving is also recognisable by its BlueMotion signatures at the front and rear, as well as by its door sill lighting; it rides on standard 16-inch wheels with tyres that have especially low rolling resistance. The optional front fog lights are encircled by chrome rings and a black frame – a style exclusive to the Multivan BlueMotion.

Inside, the Multivan BlueMotion is distinguished by special seat covers in “Scout” design. Other standard features include: tyre pressure control indicator, “Climatic” climate control system, Multifunction Display “Plus”, cruise control system and carpeted floors in the driver’s cab and passenger compartment. The dashboard was also significantly upgraded with new panels in stainless steel look, chrome accents on light switches and the gear shift grip, as well as additional matting in the storage compartments.