Second-generation GreenLine models in Paris

9/16/2010

Škoda Auto is going to present the second-generation GreenLine models at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.

Škoda Auto has a long-term commitment to environmental friendliness and sustainable development. Besides tens of environmental activities, the key tools Škoda Auto uses to help the automotive industry reduce its environmental impacts and give every driver a chance to join the climate-saving mission are its GreenLine products and GreenLine technologies.

In this connection, the upcoming Paris Motor Show is going to see second-generation GreenLine products. The pillars of the GreenLine models are modern diesel engines with direct injection (1.2 TDI CR 55kW and 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW), the Start-Stop technology and the braking-energy recovery system. Other items include an adapted engine control unit, tires with reduced rolling resistance, changes made to the aerodynamics of the body and the chassis, a gear change recommendation indicator on the dashboard, and more.

Among further important technology features is the Start-Stop system that reduces fuel consumption by as much as 10 % and even more in city traffic. Besides zero emissions, the automatically switched off engine is noiseless as the driver is waiting at traffic lights, which certainly improves the quality of life in cities. Furthermore, the GreenLine vehicles recover energy as they brake – as a result of repoling the generator, a part of the kinetic potential gets back to the accumulator in the form of electricity that then does not need to be generated at the cost of consumed fuel. Moreover, the driver can substantially influence the fuel consumption of their car - to provide necessary information in this respect, all GreenLine models are fitted with a gear change indicator.

In 2008, the first-generation GreenLine models marked the start of Škoda Auto´s initiative aimed at permanently reducing the fuel consumption of its vehicles; the GreenLine technology is a combination of adaptations made to the vehicle and its engine that Škoda never stops developing. With these GreenLine models Škoda Auto has a very modern portfolio of cars with exceptionally low consumption.

source - Skoda-Auto.com

come on Skoda!!! give us a tasty concept for the show!!

The stop-start and brakeing regeneration should be standard on all of the range IMO, not just the "greenie" models.

I have a number of concerns, from what I initially can fathom...I may be wrong and await a full inspection and reviews.

The stop-start system and regen system seems to me to be very much a "poor mans" system. I suspect the starter is a conventional, maybe a slightly beefed up starter motor and what reviews there are out there (Polo Bluemotion) suggest restarts are not instaneous. Using a (modified) alternator for regen braking seems unlikely to be too effective, depending on driving style. I suspect that it has just one battery - maybe its an AGM lead acid (costly to replace) thats run at part charge - anyway, management of energy retrieval, bearing in mind there are no electric motors to use the recovered energy, is likely to be more an exercise in PR and CO2 manipulation than any real world advantage. I also think stop-start wont do the DPF any favours and that is already a source of concern for urban users. All in all could be costly to maintain in the long run.

Oh...and then I wonder what could happen with the brakes and steering (due to lack of assistance when engine is stopped).

Edited 19 September, 201015 yr by xman

I drove a hire van, Ford Transit, which had gear change up recommendation on the dash and thought it was rather interesting. I'm forever prodding my GF's knee to try get her to change up a gear I guess if you're a bad driver a little light on the dash won't make you change up though.

The stop-start and brakeing regeneration should be standard on all of the range IMO, not just the "greenie" models.

Unnecessary expense for the non-greenies

The stop-start and brakeing regeneration should be standard on all of the range IMO, not just the "greenie" models.

No way would i want start stop on my car after i've been out for a good drive, switching the engine off while the turbo is still red hot, no thanks

I wanted to go for the new greenline fabia,being a greenie myself , but in the end have decided against it - more to go wrong with stop/start, and waste of money as I don't drive in a city, prefer a slightly bigger 4 cyl engine, and the mpg data on www.spritmonitor.de and Dutch car reviews don't show anything like the benefit that Skoda claim. Meanwhile though, I would like to see gear change indicators on any trip computer, would like to use low rolling resistance tyres, and don't see why all models can't have the best drag co-efficient - should mean quieter and faster I'd have thought. I'd rather loose some steering wheel and gear knob options and be able to choose these!

Further details here: http://new.skoda-auto.com/COM/about/info/news/News/Pages/2010_53_GreenLineII.aspx

According to our cousins in europe see here the average mpg of 17 Greenline II owners is only 60.3 mpg.

Whats going on? These CR diesels are not returning anywhere near the claimed figures.

Because you have to drive so gently to get those fuel consumptions it is frustrating and then you have to rev it and the fuel consumption dives.

Best idea is to get a siutable engine for the driving style you have or need.

7 speed DSG is a major breakthrough and 8 speed is around the corner then you just have to drive. Hybrid will made the biggest difference not start stop to us who hardle ever town drive.

All-electric Octavia concept car also unveiled in Paris: http://www.autorevue.cz/skoda-octavia-green-e-line-elektromobil-je-tu

And in English: http://new.skoda-auto.com/COM/about/info/news/News/Pages/2010_55_Concept.aspx

Edited 30 September, 201015 yr by OctaviaT81