Geneva Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen

Little by little, at Highmotor we are keeping you informed about all the news, new models, special editions and any other kind of exclusive that the different brands have been showing us since yesterday at this new edition of the Geneva Motor Show.

We now approach the stand of Volkswagen, a space where we find almost the entire range that the brand sells in Europe. But among all these models we highlight the following: the Polo range, the T-Roc Concept and the Transporter Alltrack.

Polo Range

Volkswagen arrives in Geneva to present us with up to four different models that expand the Polo range. Thus, on its stand we find the world premiere of the Polo TSI BlueMotion, Polo TDI BlueMotion, Polo BlueGT and CrossPolo. The novelty of the first three lies in their engines and, in general, in the multitude of systems aimed at improving consumption and emission levels to enable more ecological mobility. Meanwhile, the Cross Polo brings us an off-road version of the small Polo for drivers who are not content with driving on paved roads.

The first one we are going to talk about is the Polo TSI BlueMotion, which attends this event as a world premiere by debuting a 1.0 TSI engine producing 95 CV of power. This way, for the first time there is a individual Volkswagen BlueMotion model with a petrol engine. This three-cylinder engine fitted to the Polo TSI BlueMotion will allow it to become a benchmark in its segment by achieving fuel consumption figures of just around 4.1 litres per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 94 g/km. As for its launch in the national market, it is expected to take place throughout this year 2014.

The next Polo we come across is the TDI BlueMotion, which is equipped with a direct-injection turbodiesel engine producing 75 CV of power. In terms of consumption figures, the engine makes do with just 3.1 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 82 g/km. This allows a saving of 0.2 litres per 100 kilometres compared with the previous powertrain. Furthermore, Volkswagen has reported that with a full 45-litre tank and the five-speed manual gearbox, the driver will be able to make a journey of up to 1,400 km without needing to stop to refuel.

Now it’s the turn of the Polo BlueGT, which gains 10 CV of additional power with the same consumption, seeking the most optimal combination of sportiness and efficiency. The engine under the bonnet is the 1.4-litre TSI with 150 CV of power and a maximum torque of 250 Nm available from 1,500 rpm. To transmit power to the front wheels, the customer can choose between a 6-speed manual gearbox or the 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. With the first option, the Polo BlueGT’s consumption is set at 4.8 l/100 km. This figure is achieved mainly thanks to the Active Cylinder Management (ACT) system, which allows the temporary deactivation of the second and third cylinders depending on power requirements. In addition to the mechanical improvements, the Polo BlueGT can be distinguished by its design, as it features darkened rear lights of a new design, 17-inch light alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, a modified bumper, side skirts and a body lowered by 15 mm.

The last version of the Polo we have yet to discover is the Cross Polo, with off-road design and qualities but which we will not see at dealerships in our country. Aesthetically, it has silver bars on the front and rear bumpers, wheel arch covers, side skirts and doors in black, the outside mirror housings are always in matt silver and the roof bar in anodised silver. The engine range consists of three different versions: two petrol (75 and 110 CV) and one diesel (90 CV).

T-Roc

With the T-Roc, Volkswagen shows us a convertible prototype with a compact SUV body that could eventually become a model positioned below the current Tiguan. With a length of 4.18 metres and a wheelbase of 2.60 metres, the T-Roc offers enough space to carry up to four passengers inside. The engine chosen for this prototype is the 2.0 TDI with 184 CV of power, paired with the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

According to the German brand, this prototype consumes less than 5 litres per 100 km and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about 6.9 seconds. Its top speed reaches no less than 210 km/h. As this is a prototype, we will now have to wait and see whether the brand dares to launch a model based on the T-Roc or whether it will simply fall into oblivion.

Transporter Alltrack

The Geneva Motor Show is also used by the various brands to present the novelties that also affect their commercial models. Thus, on the stand of Volkswagen we find the new Transporter Alltrack. A more refined design and higher-quality interior, together with generous cargo space and functionality, are the attributes the brand has tried to reflect in this Transporter.

Its exterior is dominated by the “Moonstone Mother of Pearl Effect” colour in combination with some black elements. In addition, the 19-inch alloy wheels help give this commercial model a more elegant image. In this case, the engine chosen is the 2.0 TDI with 180 CV of power, transferring it to the multi-plate Haldex clutch mounted on the rear axle.

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