BlueMotion Technology for Volkswagen’s up!

Posted 29th February, 2012 in Volkswagen | Leave a comment

Volkswagen is now offering its baby up! model with the company’s eco-friendly BlueMotion Technology.

Available on both the 44 kW (59 hp) and 55 kW (74 hp) model, the € 400 BlueMotion package consists of a Stop/Start function, a 15 mm drop in ride height and a battery regeneration system that stores kinetic energy that would usually be lost during slowing down or braking. Those changes result in a combined fuel consumption of just 4.1 l/100 km and 4.2 l/100 km respectively, and CO2 figures of 96 g/km and 98 g/km.

Other new options include an electrically adjustable panoramic sliding sunroof for € 880, and a ‘leatherette pack’ for the interior. For € 760 you get a leather-trimmed steering wheel, hand brake lever and gear shift grip, while the heated front seats are upholstered in leather look with white stitching.