Revealed at the Detriot Auto Show, the Volkswagen BlueSport Concept’s sporty framework encloses an efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine. With 177hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, it drives at 60mph in 6.2 seconds.
Successful in combining the words ‘diesel’ and ‘performance’, the six-speed dual-clutch transmission support the fuel efficiency engine in powering the car’s rear wheels while a brake energy regeneration system and the automatic start-stop method effectively reduce the engine’s pull, making the car more fuel efficient without compromising performance. The BlueSport Concept has a combined EPA rating of 42 mpg.
Similar to the Scirocco and Golf, the BlueSport Concept is characterized by a new Volkswagen design language—the ‘design DNA’, developed by Walter de Silva, Flavio Manzoni, and Klaus Bischoff for the Volkswagen Group. The BlueSport Concept has the dual-cross slats, Xenon headlamps, and high-intensity LEDs for taillight aesthetics. Lightweight materials with a 45:55 weight distribution allow the BlueSport Concept to balance agility and economy—emitting only 113g/km of CO2.
The BlueSport Concept is shorter that the Golf, measuring at 3,990 mm in length, 1,745 mm wide, and 1,260 mm high. A 112-litre load area under the hood and another 70-liters in the rear area are retained.
With a ‘Flex Silver’ metallic finish, orange retractable fabric roof, and as set of multi-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels, the BlueSport Concept portrays the evolution of the Volkswagen design. The lightweight, black leather sports seats and a touch screen mounted on the dashboard provide a luxurious finish to the fuel efficient car.
