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Volkswagen Polo Blue GT 2012: Engines and performance. The German manufacturer Volkswagen has created an edition of the Polo that is able to unite what apparently seems contradictory, sportsmanship with the efficiency of their engines. It has therefore resorted to draw from the Polo Blue Motion Polo GTi and achieve both aspects and benefits of any GTi, but without assuming high fuel consumption, and conserving the environment. The new Volkswagen Polo Blue GT is a small compact but with the qualities of any large vehicle segment of the sport. This version will be available throughout Europe.

Undoubtedly, this new work of the Volkswagen Group acquired a unique look at both when speaking of its exterior, and the talk inside. On the outside of the vehicle are attractive elements as good exclusive alloy wheels 17 "and the GT emblems on both the front and back of the body. It also has great special sports supplements for this edition, and double chrome tailpipes included diffuser, rear spoiler and fog lights with a single contour for this edition. We also found that the distance between the set and the soil has been reduced 15 mm from the conventional version, thanks to the installation of a new sports suspension system.

Moreover, we also found inside the dose of sportiness and exclusivity that is promised, with a multifunction display with tire pressure gauges, all instruments of the series GTi, cruise control, sports seats and full details and chrome finishes. Elements such as electro hydraulic steering or remote central locking also noted for its great features.

Within the topic of safety, the new Polo Blue GT with all that is necessary today in a vehicle with such features. So we find in him, the ABS and ESP electric differential lock, automatic activation of hazard warning lights, automatic daytime running lights and Isofix attachment points for the seats, among other things.

Engines and performance
the new version of Polo Blue GT comes with the engine range comprising TSi petrol. This time there are three options available for engines 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4.

In the first case, the three-cylinder 1.0 of its maximum power ranging from 60 hp to 75 hp MPi technology, is exactly the same engine that equips the new Volkswagen Up!, The urbanite that is causing such a furor in the territories Europeans.

For what makes engines 1.2 and 1.4, both are four cylinders and are designed especially for this occasion. They have a gasoline direct injection TSI. The 1.2 produces a maximum power of 85 hp and 105 hp and the 1.4 in the case found its power in 122 hp and 140 hp.

All petrol engines are combined and despite what we think, are very efficient, including version 1.4. With maximum power (140 hp) and with the DSG transmission system, the maximum combined fuel consumption does not exceed the 4.5 l/100km. By combining the Blue Motion Polo and Polo GTi, the result is the new Polo Blue GT.

Volkswagen's new compact looks like a good option if you want to enjoy sporty driving, respecting the environment and our pocket without much suffer the consequences. That is why the new Polo Blue GT is aimed mostly at younger drivers, with security systems specially designed for this audience, who usually more forgetful as they are not accustomed to driving.

Diesel with the Volvo XC60 is more affordable thanks to the advent of the D3 engine. Simultaneously, the D4 version of the XC60 more energy efficient

the program of the Volvo XC60 diesel starts now at a starting price of € 45.995, -. For this money you buy the XC60 to debut D3 136 hp strong engine. That sounds low for a relatively large car like the XC60, but thanks to a torque of 350 Nm, the Swedish Crossover still nice being able to work.

D4 environmentally friendly
if average consumption for the D3 is 5.3 l/100 km at an emission of 139 g / km specified, values that are equal to the refined simultaneously with the D4 Volvo introduces new entry-level diesel. By its nature knows the XC60 D4 now a starting price of € 47.995, Strength is 163 hp and 400 Nm for hands. Who stopped abruptly from the accelerator accelerates in 10.3 seconds to 100 km / h. The top speed is exactly 200 km / h.

 He is not even in the showroom and now is the brand new Volkswagen Golf tuners already underway. The renowned Abt Sportsline has worked rap because there is not only a bodykit but also engine tuning for the entire range available.

We were a few weeks ago to sit behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen Golf VII, even though the actual deliveries are going to come. Nevertheless, there is no time to lose if you want ringleader and a first custom Golf VII to the audience want to display. Abt Sportsline is specialized in cars from the VAG group and did so probably faster than others where potential for improvement lay in the new Golf.

looks
Abt emphasizes the Gulf sportier want to watch but also the everyday practicality of the design is retained. So no extreme lowering or many all kinds of spoilers, but subtle, but present tweaks. At the front, the grille and the headlights were adjusted and spoiler decals for an "angry look" effect. Further back, of course, wider side skirts and at the back is a kind of trunk mounted grille. The two exhaust pipes on either side of the diffuser at a bit tuned cars will not be missed.

Volkswagen Golf VII Abt

engine Tuning
There is remarkably fast Abbot regarding engine tuning for the Golf VII. For the complete engine range is more power available. A summary of the capital: the 1.2 TFSI is from 86 to 105 hp, the 1.4 TFSI has subsequently 165 instead of 140 hp while the smallest diesel, the 1.6 TDI, after krachtkuut squeezes out 125 hp. Factory is 105 hp. Finally, the 150 and 184 hp versions of the 2.0 TDI, which can be screwed up to 180 and 210 hp.

The Toyota GT86 is already a popular tuning object and Toyota shows in Paris for the first own visual upgrades. Subsidiary Toyota Racing Development, the design work on its behalf.

Toyota Racing Development has been working in Japan to the tune and upgrades all kinds of Toyota and is now for the first time the opportunity to demonstrate her skills on the European market. The timing is, of course, with the advent of the GT86, a serious sport coupe that the image of Toyota again should provide a boost. Now the GT86 of itself richly provided the better spoilers, TRD gives the car a little extra.

Sold separately
Specific to the GT86 TRD has an extensive catalog of possible upgrades made. These are all sold separately and not combined in packages which you can fill looks completely. However, the thick rims but not the smaller spoiler? That is just possible. Biggest changes to the copy that Toyota in Paris parks his four outlets, new fog lamp units and a larger air intake in the front. To improve shift feel, a new gear designed shorter and better in the hand must lie.

Performance enhancing
not only the looks were addressed, even in the technical field engineers have TRD their works do. Although the 200 hp strong boxer still untouched it will be possible to replace the brackets for an adjustable set-up. There is also the possibility to further stiffen the chassis and the brakes replaced by larger ones. Finally, the engine sound even better advantage thanks to the alloy exhaust. For these components is that everything is sold separately.

The new Volkswagen Golf. The seventh generation of what has become a global icon. And a car that Volkswagen has put the bar very high. A new Golf to better, safer, more comfortable and nowadays especially cleaner and more economical. The new Volkswagen Golf is all become. The details.

With no less than 29 million copies sold, the Golf symbolizes a real 'people car'. Many generations have grown up with this icon from Wolfsburg with evolution time and again was typical for the new model generations. Also in this seventh generation with Klaus Bischoff and his team another successful evolution of its predecessor have been able to make. Recognizable as golf, as Volkswagen course, but on further you will see lots of new lines. The designers have clearly had the goal to add to the sharpness ó so familiar lines. The front and rear light units have largely lost their curves and give the Golf a more aggressive appearance. Also new is the "character line" as Volkswagen calls it under the door handles that even extends to over tailgate. Looking at the C-pillar and we see a clear-cut corner meant to the Golf a dynamic look. The new design is as recognizable as said Golf but also focused on the future.

Weight reduction
among those completely new bodywork lies an impressive development. Volkswagen is fact; completely against the prevailing trend of weight increases managed the Golf average 100 kg lighter. They used very strong steels, saved all unnecessary materials; new types of plastics used and developed in collaboration with dozens of new production partners. The largest gain (37 kg) was saved in the body and structure of the car, but also in the field of engines (-22 kg) and the chassis and the drive (-26 kg) were significant weight savings applied. Handsome, certainly in this segment with expensive materials like aluminum and carbon are not an option.

Growth
The weight reduction is also significant since the Golf again grown. With a length of 4255 mm, the Golf is now 56 mm longer than the sixth generation and increased the wheelbase by 59 mm to 2637 mm up. Along with the increased width and 13 mm front and rear wheels spaced further increased the interior space in all respects to. Especially in the rear benefit of one more leg, shoulder and elbow room. And who will be happy to take it with me in the Golf vii about 30 liters of extra luggage can leave. Partly thanks to the wider tailgate is today's 380-liter luggage compartment also better accessible and can long belongings by folding down the rear seat and the passenger seat completely shut down.

Volkswagen Golf

Equipment
Volkswagen may have saved on weight, that one has not the equipment. The new Golf is richer than ever before to rest. In the area of active safety supplies manufacturer obviously a whole series of abbreviations and synonyms English. Known systems from expensive classes, but nowadays more and more commonplace in the C-segment. Cameras keep carefully chosen lane into the holes (Lane Assist), scanning traffic (Traffic Sign Detection), keep the distance to your vehicle in front automatically position (Adaptive Cruise Control) and intervene even if it goes wrong with the help of City Emergency Braking , Front Assist, Precrash and multi-collision braking. Touch your tired? Then it sees the Golf. Even parking is a wise choice and that also makes the Golf thanks to the latest generation of the Parking Assist a breeze. Should it still go wrong, then the Golf standard with seven airbags for maximum occupant protection.

Driving
Help is also to drive more enjoyable. With one button can be selected for a five-set driving profiles (Eco, Sport, Normal, Comfort and Individual) that the character of the steering, throttle response and if any of the adaptive dampers adapt. A Golf equipped with DSG gearbox will in Eco mode go coasten ', which means that the engine is already off when the driver steps on the accelerator. Nice steering thanks to the "progressive steering 'taking the ratios of the control automatically adjusts assured. Since the Golf, as with the already driven new A3 is built according to the MQB-principle, the car certainly athletic feels better during cornering. Not least, the standard XDS differential mounted there also contribute to this.

Blue Motion / TDI / TSI
Responsible for the power transmission is a series of new or revised engines: 5 pieces in total. And here was greatly reduce weight naturally used with the primary aim of a lower consumption. Leader it is the new Blue Motion which naturally returns to the Golf range. With a consumption of 3.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 85 g / km set the Blue Motion all competitors offside. This Golf is in fact the end of 2014 secured 14% addition and no (non-electric) C-Segmented can repeat him. Besides the Blue Motion there are two other diesels. First is the 105 hp TDI with a consumption of 3.8 l/100 km and emissions of 99 g / km on an equal footing with the current Blue Motion. More diesel-pit is located in the second block TDI with 155 hp. Despite its bite from the character takes this block content with just 4.1 l/100 km and propels him while 106 grams of CO2 per kilometer into the sky. Both diesels are t / m 2015 accounted for 20% addition. Volkswagen reports also to the petrol front with the Golf. The two TSI engines are good for 85 and 140 hp. The lighter of the two measuring 1.2 liter and has an average consumption of 4.9 l/100 km and emissions of 113 g / km. The 1.4-liter 140 hp alternative we know now from the Audi A3 and Polo BlueGT. Also thanks to cylinder deactivation know this variant to kick it up a respectable fuel consumption of 4.8 l/100 km and emissions to 112 g / km remains stabbing. This gasoline can count on 20% addition, at least t / m 2014.

Ergonomics
As usual, the interior of the Golf very functional design. Tidy, professional and tight. Little fuss. Some will find it boring, but it seems ergonomically perfect again. Central to the present standard touchscreen that is available in 5, 5.8 and 8 inches. The basic model shows only the most important information (black / white) again, but the absolute top model called Discover Pro features a DVD player, telephone module, voice control, 64GB hard drive, WLAN hotspot and of course an extensive navigation. Each of the systems is brand new and also features a touch control that you can zoom and drag as in modern smartphones is the case. A scoop!

Just wait ...
It remains clever how Volkswagen generation after generation an evolution in design that combines a considerable technological innovation. Especially with this Golf 7 that has been lightened, has the most modern electronic devices, cleaner and more economical engines and more space offers its occupants. As icing on the cake is the new Golf is also cheaper than its predecessor. In Germany, the 1.2 TSI Trend line from € 16.975, - in the price lists to assist and thus is the seventh generation Golf € 455, - cheaper than its predecessor. The savings are even greater when you consider that the standard is quite extensive. flush with the opening of the order book. Admiring the new Golf can end this month in Paris and early November in the Dutch showrooms.