A BlueMotion version of the 6th-gen Transporter panel van is available to order adding impressive economy to the award winner.

A BlueMotion version of the sixth-generation Transporter panel van is now available to order from Volkswagen Van Centres, adding impressive economy to the multi-award-winning van’s already long list of credentials.

The most frugal edition of the T6 short wheelbase panel van has at its heart the proven 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS Euro 6 common rail diesel engine. 

Even in standard Startline form with five-speed manual gearbox, this van returned impressive economy and CO₂ figures: 47.9 mpg and 153 g/km. The BlueMotion model is capable of returning 51.4 mpg on the combined cycle (a seven per cent improvement) and CO₂ emissions reduced to 145 g/km.

In order to achieve these improvements, the new BlueMotion Transporter adds aerodynamically improved wheel spoilers and lowered suspension, modified gear ratios, low friction tyres, cruise control and a speed limiter (to 62 mph) to the standard BlueMotion Technology modifications which come as standard on all T6 models. These include Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems.

The new Transporter BlueMotion has a gross vehicle weight of 2.7 tonnes, and a payload of 839 kg, which is up to 121 kg more than that of the short wheelbase T26 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS five-speed manual.

Costing £19,670 (basic price ex VAT), the Transporter BlueMotion is available to order now at all Volkswagen Van Centres. 

Basic price exc VAT	VAT	RRP inc VAT	OTR package	OTR exc VAT	OTR inc VAT
£19,670.00	£3,934.00	£23,604.00	£987.00	£20,540.00	£24,591.00

Fuel economy			CO2 emissions
Urban mpg	Extra-urban mpg	Combined mpg	145g/km
40.9	58.9	51.4

Performance
Power (PS@rpm)	Torque (Nm@rpm)	Top speed (mph)
102PS @ 3000-3750	250 @ 1,500-2,750	62

Volkswagen launches most efficient Transporter ever

• Updated Transporter BlueMotion offers class-leading fuel efficiency
• 48.7 mpg and CO₂ emissions of only 153 g/km
• More than 850 miles on a single tank of fuel
• On sale now; priced from £19,245 (ex. VAT)

Volkswagen’s biggest-selling commercial vehicle model in the UK, the Transporter, now boasts class-leading fuel efficiency thanks to a host of recent updates to its flagship BlueMotion model.

Offering the ultimate in efficiency, the Transporter BlueMotion model achieves a combined fuel economy of 48.7 mpg and emissions of only 153 g/km.  One tank of fuel can deliver a theoretical range of more than 850 miles, the equivalent of driving from Portsmouth to Prague!  These figures represent a 3.9 mpg improvement in combined fuel economy, and a 13 g/km reduction in emissions compared to the previous BlueMotion model.

The efficiency of the Transporter BlueMotion, which is available only as a panel van, is achieved by modifying the engine management system and transmission as well as using low rolling resistance tyres, start/stop and battery regeneration systems and cruise control. Every aspect of the vehicle’s specification has been optimised to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics.

At the heart of the Transporter BlueMotion is the familiar 114 PS 2.0-litre TDI engine with common rail direct injection, which delivers a maximum of 250 Newton metres of torque.

The cleanest and most fuel-efficient Transporter panel van ever is available to order now through Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Van Centre network. Prices start at just £19,245 (basic RRP ex. VAT).

For full details of the Transporter BlueMotion visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk, or call 0800 717131.

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