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60 MPG / Highway VW Jetta BlueTDI Coming to the US this Summer

Thursday, April 24, 2008 | 4 comments » Categories | , , ,

The production version of VW's clean BlueTDI engine was unveiled today at the International Vienna Motor Symposium (24-25 April). Developed especially for the North American market, the Jetta BlueTDI features an advanced 2.0-liter common-rail turbo diesel engine that produces 140 Hp and 320 Nm or 236-lb/ft of torque.

Based on the high-tech TDI, which was first introduced in Europe in 2007 with the Tiguan, this four-cylinder diesel engine was redeveloped with internal engine modifications and a NOx trap in order to meet specific operating conditions in the U.S. But apart from being clean, VW supports that the new diesel engine helps the Jetta achieve a fuel economy of up to 60 mpg on the highway. The Jetta BlueTDI will go on sale in the States this summer. -Continued

“High fuel prices and a dramatic change in environmental consciousness means that diesel is becoming more and more attractive for American drivers every day.” said Dr. Ing. Jens Hadler, Director of Volkswagen Powertrain Development.

“This is why many customers, especially in California, have been waiting for a super-clean diesel like our BlueTDI. I think this motor will help the diesel get its big break in America because it consumes so little and yet can go such long distances on a single fill-up. And in a country as big as the United States, this is a priceless advantage.”

4 comments

  1. Cosmin // May 02, 2008  

    I don't believe a word from VW about their "new" engine from Tiguan. I have a 2-year-old Skoda Octavia with the same engine features so, VW back off. Jeez, looking at the picture I see the dashboard of my Octi ;). So, If VW has good engines but 3-year old so bragging about their "new" engines is full cowdung

  2. Carfan // May 07, 2008  

    Wow, good looking car, 140 bhp and 60mpg. I am looking forward to
    test it in the summer...

  3. Anonymous // May 07, 2008  

    It is a totally new common-rail engine. Read the articles about it.
    60mpg and 140 bhp - that's really great! Looking forward to test the car!

  4. Anonymous // May 07, 2008  

    Cosmin - FYI, Skoda is VW's Czech unit. Everything is tested in the Euro market first before it comes to the US. I can't wait for this new clean diesel. We really need it here in the big cities where using a bike isn't an option.

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