Priced from £19,245, the Transporter BlueMotion achieves a combined fuel economy of 48.7 mpg and emissions of 153 g/km. According to Volkwagen, this means that one tank of fuel could deliver a theoretical range of more than 850 miles, the equivalent of driving from Portsmouth to Prague.
These figures represent a 3.9 mpg improvement in combined fuel economy, and a 13 g/km reduction in emissions compared to the previous BlueMotion model.
The efficiency of the Transporter BlueMotion, which is available only as a panel van, is achieved by modifying the engine management system and transmission as well as using low rolling resistance tyres, Start/Stop and battery regeneration systems and cruise control.
The Transporter BlueMotion is powered by the familiar 114 PS 2.0-litre TDI engine with common rail direct injection, which delivers a maximum of 250mn of torque.