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Volkswagen has introduced a new 1.0-litre 115hp turbocharged 'Bluemotion' petrol engine to the Golf hatch, estate and SV.

The new Golf TSI Bluemotion returns 65.7mpg on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 99g/km.  Also available for the first time with a Bluemotion engine is the option of a DSG automatic gearbox, again with 99g/km emissions.  

The Golf Match TSI Bluemotion costs £19,740, with first deliveries of these cars are due in September.

Unlike the diesel Bluemotion model which is based on the entry-level S, the Golf TSI Bluemotion comes as standard in Match trim.  Standard equipment highlights including ESC, XDS and seven airbags, an Automatic Post Collision Braking System, a PreCrash system, cruise control, stop/start with battery regeneration and driver alert. 

The Golf Match TSI Bluemotion also includes 16-inch alloy wheels. 

This new 1.0-litre Bluemotion engine will also be available in the Golf Estate and Golf SV, with predicted fuel economy figures of 65.7 mpg and 99g/km (103 for DSG) for the Estate, and 62.8 mpg / 105 g/km (61.4/105 for DSG) for the SV.