WITH an average fuel consumption of 3.8 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres, the Polo BlueMotion from Volkswagen is the most economical five-seater in Europe.

The reduction in fuel consumption was achieved by longer gear ratios, aero dynamic refinement and internal modifications to the engine.

The new Polo has a five-speed manual transmission.

With a diesel particulate filter (DPF) as standard equipment, the Polo BlueMotion offers agile driving performance.

Its three-cylinder direct injection turbodiesel reaches a maximum torque of 195 Newton-Meters at a low 1,800rpm due to an exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.
This maximum torque remains constant up to 2,200rpm — more than enough to provide for a commanding emergence from the lower rpm cellar.

Driving performance and visual appearance of the modified body emphasise that the Polo BlueMotion is taking a more dynamic position than the world champion of economy, the Lupo 3L TDI with its 45 kW / 61 hp that was produced at the end of 2005.

Of significance is the second word in “Polo BlueMotion”.

Blue — the Volkswagen colour — suggests elements of water and air. Motion embodies mobility that is looking forward into the future.

The objective is to advance BlueMotion to be the bearer of a quality seal that stands for economy without compromising driving fun.

Within the Polo model series, BlueMotion marks the most recent highlight in a marketing campaign in the small car market segment.

Volkswagen started this campaign in 2005 with a technically and visually improved generation of Polo cars.

This was followed by the introduction of the dynamic Polo GTI at the end of 2005 and the introduction of the spirited and robust CrossPolo design in early 2006.