Volkswagen Launches A New 28mpg Touareg TDI BlueMotion SUV

For the next year, Volkswagen will launch a new petrol-electric hybrid version of its Touareg in its BlueMotion range but before that another version of the handsome SUV will get the environmentally conscientious banner.  But, it just will be launched  in Europe is the new Touareg TDI BlueMotion, which is powered by a 225hp (168kW) V6 TDI turbodiesel engine.

For this engine, it seems like in the regular Touareg TDI clean diesel model was launched recently in the U.S., but ut got a number of fuel saving modifications the BlueMotion model is up to 10% more fuel-efficient than the already frugal standard model.

According from the carmaker, the new Touareg TDI BlueMotion has a fuel economy of just 28mpg (8.3L/100km). Also, it is more fuel-efficient than even the hybrid version due next year, which in prototype form is averaging around 26mpg (9L/100km). In order to enhance fuel economy, their engineers have installed new engine components  to reduce friction, installed low rolling resistance tires and lowered the vehicle by 25mm to reduce drag.

The new Touareg TDI BlueMotion is available  at €50,450 (approximately $70,500) and no word on a U.S. launch has been given.