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These days, when discussions turn towards the cars we'll be driving a few years from now, efficiency and emissions are two unavoidable topics. Such is the case with the next-next generation of the VW Golf, following the sixth iteration that will hit European dealerships later this year. So, what will the seventh version have in store for us? Smaller engines and a smaller structure. For the last few decades, every succeeding redesign was just a bit bigger and more powerful that its predecessor. Expect that trend to end with the Mk VII Golf. You can bet that diesels will account for a larger percentage of sales too, possibly even in the States.

Just when are we likely to see Golf v7.0? Rumors point to 2012, but VeeDub is keeping quiet. What they do admit to, however, is working on it as you read this.

Gallery: Volkswagen Golf VI


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Debuting in concept form today is the most fuel efficient and cleanest version of Volkswagen's sixth-generation Golf. Wearing the BlueMotion badge, as is common for VeeDubs with fuel-saving tweaks, the new Golf is able to complete the European driving cycle mileage tests with a rather epic 74 miles per gallon (around 62 mpg in the U.S. if conversions can be trusted). For those who like to keep track of such things, that's just 99g/km of carbon emissions and an excellent score by any measure. In order to achieve such low fuel consumption and emissions, the Golf BlueMotion is bestowed with a miserly 1.6-liter TDI common rail diesel engine that kicks out 105 horses and 184 lbs.-ft. of torque at a low 2,000 rpm. Low rolling resistance tires, aero tweaks and revised gearing all help the cause. Though still just a concept, there is little doubt that this model or one very similar will debut a few months after the the standard Golf in Europe next year. In the U.S.? Don't hold your breath, though a Golf TDI sold in the States may happen eventually.

Gallery: VW Golf BlueMotion Concept


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VW unveils 74 mpg Golf BlueMotion Concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fresh from ditching its collaboration with Mercedes-Benz on BLUETEC diesel technology, Volkswagen will be showing its newest economical diesel offering at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month - the Golf BlueMotion. BlueMotion is VW's own line of ultra fuel-efficient cars, and the Golf qualifies by achieving 52.26 mpg, or sipping 4.5L of diesel fuel every 100 kilometers. The darn thing can go 745 miles on a single tank of diesel!

The miserly and super clean Golf is powered by a VW TDI engine producing 103 horsepower and 184 ft-lbs. of torque, specs that, while hardly inspiring, ensure it's not a danger while passing. As a BlueMotion vehicle, this new Golf incorporates many interesting tech touches to help it save gas, including a lower engine idle speed; longer gear ratios in third, fourth and fifth; and a sculpted underbody to decrease drag. The car will retail for €20,615 or the equivalent of $28,236 USD.

As mentioned, VW will officially unveil the Golf BlueMotion in Frankfurt and will have five other BlueMotion models on hand, as well.

[Source: VW]

Gallery: Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion

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