2009 Jetta BlueTDI Comes to US This Summer, Sports 60 MPG and Cleaner Emissions
VW’s Jetta BlueTDI: 60 MPG, 90% Emissions Reduction for NOx
VW’s ultra-low emission 2009 Jetta will be coming to the US mid-summer, according to an announcement made late last month at the Vienna Motor Symposium.
This newer version of the Jetta will meet the strictest emissions standards in the world—BIN5/LEV2—which are enforced by 5 US states: California, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, and Vermont. BIN5/LEV2 standards severely cap nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions (0.05 g/mile), one of the two tailpipe pollutants that have given diesels a bad rap (that and particulate matter).
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As it happens, Bin5/LEV2 standards are tougher than their European counterpart, the Euro-5, and VW had to custom modify the Jetta BlueTDI for the North American market. NOx reductions were met with internal engine modifications—some of which are “unique worldwide”—and a maintenance-free NOx exhaust trap. Altogether, this system reduces NOx emissions by 90%.
Combining clean emissions with a road-tested fuel economy of up to 60 MPG highway could make this a winner in the US. Dr. Ing. Jens Hadler, Director of Volkswagen Powertrain Development commented:
[H]igh fuel prices and a dramatic change in environmental consciousness means that diesel is becoming more and more attractive for American drivers every day. 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. On the highway, for example, this engine can reach up to 60 miles per gallon. This is an improvement of 12 percent over its predecessor, which had a lower capacity and higher emissions.
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A chinese car? They’re still death traps…
Umm, VW aren’t making the diesel hybrid.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/vw-diesel-hybrid-kaput-golf-vi-details-revealed/
Damn, I want one, my 2002 Jetta TDI only gets 38 in the city. I wonder how much I can get for it. I just might have to accident when shortly after they come out, so i can replace it.
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@ Ghosx: Obviously, you have not driven a TDI. If you had, you would know that diesel engines are intrinsically more efficient that their gasoline counterparts, generating more energy from each gallon of fuel, and creating more torque (what REALLY powers your car) that them as well. The problem with diesels recently, has been the relatively high volume of NOx in comparison to the exhaust from gasoline engines. Well, now that this problem is 90% solved, we can feel much better about driving a car the not only gets more miles per gallon, but put out far fewer emissions that those driving gasoline powered vehicles.
And BTW, your argument that the higher cost of diesel is rendering the fuel economy gains meaningless, well, thats only true if all you care about is the cost of filling up your tank. The greater efficiency, of up to 60 miles per gallon, is still valid. I hope you realize that no matter what you burn in your vehicle, every emits roughly 19 pounds of CO2. If you burn fewer gallows, you emit fewer pounds of CO2. Simple math.
Wow, sure does look hot, 60mpg, 90% less NOx, but what about sulphur emmissions?
First, John: 60mph is likely US miles/US gallon. My 2003 TDI Jetta gets about 50mpg freeway (mine is a manual transmission, though; automatic is probably lower).
Second, Ghosx: Your comment about 0-60 is a good example of what’s wrong with how consumers over here think: bigger is better and the faster something is, the better. I can tell you from personal experience that these cars have plenty of zip. Not quite the same as, say, a Corvette, but the 90hp under my car’s hood are more than enough to safely and easily merge into traffic or turn a corner quickly to snag a spot during rush hour. Of course I can’t really tow anything with this, but then neither can a Mustang.
Also, I would like to point out that gas-cost.net shows a 1-year prediction of diesel prices (I’m not sure on the reliability of this figure) at 3.45, compared to 3.83 for regular gas. So…there ya go. If it works so well for Europe, why can’t it work here?
Hey Great news, I love it when ecology and progress fit together.
At http://www.fueleconomy.gov they only rate this car at 34MPG combined (30MPG Cit, 41MPG Highway)
Some people are either really that BRAINLESS or there pure shilling:
“Not to mention, with Diesel priced at roughly an extra dollar per gallon right now, one doesn’t really save that much over regular gas, so the fuel economy savings is rendered pretty much meaningless at the moment.”
SO your going from 20mpg to 60mpg a 300% increase in fuek economy and your worried about a less than 25% increase in the cost of the fuel you will use? Your joking right. Do you know the NUMBER that tells you how much a car costs to drive? its the DOLLAR per MILE.
You take the COST of a gallon of fuel and divide it by the numbers of miles that gallon will get you SO here in NJ today I just filled up at 3.619 I get 25mpg so my cost per mile is 14.48 CENTS per mile.
NOW diesel is $4.49 a gallon here. at 60mpg thats 7.48 CENTS per mile. I am getting BETTER than 20mpg I am getting 25mpg and still the more expensive diesel would be HALF what I am paying now per mile driven.
Lets see if I had a 35mpg car. 10.34 CENTS per mile.
What about 40mpg? (no such thing unless you get a metro civic or similar small 80’s 90’s car or already have a diesel but hey lets try. 9.04 CENTS per mile.
45mpg 8.04 CENTS PER MILE
50mpg 7.23 CENTS PER MILE
SO unless your driving a gasser that gets 50mpg or better the DIESEL IS STILL CHEAPER.
SO just how many MPG are YOU getting right now? Unless your driving a PRIUS your not getting a better deal on gas than diesel and only JUST BARELY ie if you drive that prius PERFECTLY. Soon as you drop below 49mpg the Diesel is cheaper.
DUH.