New Volkswagen Van Caddy BiFuel

2011-05-23


Volkswagen' Caddy van model has now received a Autogas-powered engine (LPG). The alternate fuel emits significantly less CO2 by over 10 percent, however the biggest switch is usually that running cost can be considerably reduced. On the European industry, a liter of liquid all natural gas, which enjoys tax incentives right up until 2018, is about eighty euro cents. This means that the Caddy only requires €8.24 of fuel to travel one hundred km - a strong argument for this type of drive.

The Caddy has now been fitted with BiFuel’s bivalent drive - which can immediately be switched for petrol use - reduces fuel usage and emissions. It’s powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 102 hp, which offers you a mixed fuel consumption inside the circumstance on the panel van edition of ten.3 liters of Autogas per 100 kilometers, which can be equivalent to 167 g/km CO2. When working on petrol by yourself, the Caddy will need eight liters of it (equivalent to 187 g/km CO2) to cover exactly the same distance - nevertheless quite fuel efficient.

BiFuel styles come fitted with the further 45 liter fuel tank stored beneath the car or truck floor in this type of way that it does not compromise bootspace functionality. Collectively with all the 60 liter fuel tank, it is enough for any combined range of more than 940 kilometers, whilst the gasoline alone is adequate to cover 460 km.

In comparison with aftermarket Autogas systems, the factory-installed choice gives unique advantages: the car has been subjected to substantial durability tests, and it's been crash-tested with its fuel tank and is also as a result a great deal safer. It’s also fully covered by guarantee, such as all gasoline elements. The brand new Caddy BiFuel ordering commences extremely shortly, in accordance on the German carmaker.