The next generation of Volkswagen's Golf, due to go on sale early next year, will have the option of stop-start fuel saving technology.
The systems will be standard in the BlueMotion low-emissions version.
It has also been reported that the new Golf will get a smaller entry level engine than the current range, either a three-pot 1.0 or a 1.2 four with a suggested 75hp output.
The new Golf is planned for debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
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