VW completes production of BlueTDI for U.S., 60mpg Jetta on the way

Volkswagen has completed its production version of the BlueTDI, a next-generation turbo diesel developed especially for us on the stateside. First introduced in the Tiguan in Europe in 2007, Volkswagen will unveil a Jetta BlueTDI at the International Vienna Motor Symposium for the U.S.

The Volkswagen Jetta BlueTDI will debut as one of the cleanest and most economic cars of its class in the world. Power comes from 2.0L engine that produces...
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investor27 - 4/24/2008 5:11:06 PM

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I'm not such a big fan of diesel anymore. The price of diesel here fluctuate greatly locally. We need to make diesel fuel the same price as premium fuel to take full advantage of the benefits of diesel cars.

bagwell - 4/24/2008 7:13:19 PM

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my thoughts exactly...however brewing your own biodiesel would work (probably would void the warranty)

blacktip007 - 4/24/2008 6:11:58 PM

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Took a 3 week vacation several years ago and rented a passat tdi..drove like a bat outa hell on the autobahn..about 125mph fully loaded with suit cases etc...didnt fill up till I had to turn it in...thats 7 years ago.

aarononymous - 4/24/2008 7:51:49 PM

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7 years on a tank? Wow!

AlexTx - 4/25/2008 2:12:20 AM

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That TDI destroys the Prius in Gas mileage and in Co2 release.
Even the current 2.0TDI beats the Prius.
Ironic isn't it?
A diesel cleaner than a Hybrid....

IamEvilHomer - 4/26/2008 5:04:34 PM

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ok WAKE UP

mpls - 4/25/2008 7:28:54 AM

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5th Gear did some tests with Bluemotion, the claimed 60-70mpg was not attained, they only got around 40mpg..

IamEvilHomer - 4/26/2008 5:04:58 PM

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wow 40 mpg sucks lol

avanti64 - 5/1/2008 11:25:26 PM

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That's if it can go 60 miles before it breaks down.