I’m almost starting to wonder if I need a whole section of Houston Cars dedicated to diesel hybrids. The VW Golf TDI Hybrid is the latest diesel hybrid to be announced. VW’s hybrid design is a full hybrid system, capable of powering the Golf solely on electric, solely on diesel, or with a combination of the two. Of course the popular auto-stop technology will be present as well.
Not much is known as far as specs, but expect to see a 7 speed DSG transmission, and gas mileage as high as 69 MPG. That’s on the EU cycle, so expect the US rating to be a bit lower. The engine could possibly be the 74 HP 1.4 liter, 3 cylinder diesel currently found in the Polo BlueMotion.
So much for Volkswagen hating hybrids. It sounds like they have come to their senses and joined the winning team.
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Does anyone know where in the USA a person could buy a Volkswaqon Golf TDI(Bio Diesel Hybrid)???