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VOLKSWAGEN POLO THAT AVERAGES 80.7MPG
HOW long before the 100mpg car is considered to be normal? After all, Smart recently brought out a diesel that averages 85.6mpg but, to be honest, it’s a tiny two- seater that’s best for short journeys.
This week Volkswagen announced a new Polo, called the BlueMotion that averages 80.7mpg. Apparently, it’s good for just over 800 miles on one tank, which won’t please money-grabbing oil companies.
The BlueMotion’s all-new three-cylinder 1.2- litre common rail diesel is no tarmac tearaway, but owners won’t want that anyway. With 75bhp and 133lb of torque it’s good for 0-62mph (100kph) in 13.9secs and a 107mph top speed.
Standard kit includes air-con, cruise control, leather steering wheel and four airbags.
Prices start at £14,445 for what VW laughably call a “three-door” and £15,045 for a “five-door” with first deliveries in May.
By the way, the BlueMotion’s low CO2 emissions of 91g/km mean it also qualifies for free road tax, which leads me to another question.
How long will it be before the Government revises its zero tax rate figure from less than 100g/km to 80g/km?
That won’t be long either.
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