Hire Car 1.6TDI Bluemotion

[ScottA]

I think its a genuine bluemotion any way to tell?, its a 1.6 rather than a 2.0 (140).

The "hardcore" bluemotion I have been driving the last two days. It is a very basic trim based on the s spec so plastic steering wheel is the big give away and no rear electric windows........no spare wheel as well.

So basically you might as well just catch the bus or better yet, walk

[ajmoir36]

Same here, just took some photos spill post them on my return.

[dubber36]

I think its a genuine bluemotion any way to tell?, its a 1.6 rather than a 2.0 (140).

As Lee calls it, the "hardcore" Bluemotion has a  body kit, flush grille and tiny 15" wheels. It also has Blumotion badges front and rear.

If it was based on a Match, rather than an S, I think it would do better. With a set of retro fitted 17-18" wheels, it would look a really nice car, but I guess that's missing the point.

[Mr_F]

Is it sad to want to do a test between a warmed up GTD and bluemotion on a run matching acceleration, speed and distance?!?!?!?

 

[Raffe]

I think its a genuine bluemotion any way to tell?, its a 1.6 rather than a 2.0 (140).

As Lee calls it, the "hardcore" Bluemotion has a  body kit, flush grille and tiny 15" wheels. It also has Blumotion badges front and rear.

If it was based on a Match, rather than an S, I think it would do better. With a set of retro fitted 17-18" wheels, it would look a really nice car, but I guess that's missing the point.

It's the same kit the ED35 wears so its going to look great with the bigger wheels, as you say though probably undoes some of the mpg gained.

[dubber36]

I think its a genuine bluemotion any way to tell?, its a 1.6 rather than a 2.0 (140).

As Lee calls it, the "hardcore" Bluemotion has a  body kit, flush grille and tiny 15" wheels. It also has Blumotion badges front and rear.

If it was based on a Match, rather than an S, I think it would do better. With a set of retro fitted 17-18" wheels, it would look a really nice car, but I guess that's missing the point.

It's the same kit the ED35 wears so its going to look great with the bigger wheels, as you say though probably undoes some of the mpg gained.

Not a massive difference tho'. It would still be free to tax.

[ajmoir36]

What you have been waiting for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOiTFUqu0wY&feature=youtube_gdata_player 75mpg peaked at 76mpg and got the total range to 910 miles. Its reasonably perky too. Although tried to keep it between  60-70 MPH.

[ajmoir36]

Right back now and the Bluemotion is outside awaiting collection. http://youtu.be/xEDxTeJXmV0 I didn't do so well on the way back, but I will let you make assumptions about the speed.  Exactly the same journey on the way back 58.1mpg.  Overall mpg 64.4mpg for 234 miles, quite impressed.  The GTD would never have managed that MPG on the distance without some extremly economical driving, which it wasn't on the way back. To say the least the 5 speed box does 85 in 3rd gear on a private runway. 

Apart from the plastic steering wheel the cheap RCD210 with two speakers and two tweeters (none in the rear), no rear electric windows, good seats very comfortable. I actually was quite impressed, it pulls quite well and left a few motors on the lights/roundabouts with ease, in gear acceleration (3rd/4th) is good, don't get me wrong its no GTD and so poor gear pull in 5th at motorway speeds especially on a hill (too used the to the GTD's foot down off we go, regardless of hill angle).  But quite drivable, better than a 1.6 TDCI focus (well felt that way). When the mark 7 arrives? who knows.

[Mr_F]

Love the cackle mate.  How would you rate your driving on that run.

1=Sunday Driving Granny
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5=Up Vettel's Chuff primed for overtaking.

[Mr GTD]

That don't look half bad!!