| The Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion sold in the European | | | | fuel consumption. In addition, the Volkswagen Polo |
| market was named as one of the finalists for the | | | | BlueMotion made it as a finalist in the 2007 World |
| 2007 World Green Car of the Year. More than 40 | | | | Green Car of the Year award because of the low |
| automotive journalists from all over the world | | | | exhaust (CO2) emissions provided by the 3-cylinder |
| selected the top three finalists for this year's award. | | | | TDI engine. The reduced CO2 emissions was |
| The other two finalists for the 2007 World Green | | | | achieved, thanks to the engine's advanced systems |
| Car of the Year award include the BMW Hydrogen 7 | | | | including turbo diesel fuel direct injection, optimized |
| and the Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC. | | | | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), improved EGR cooler, |
| According to a Volkswagen Group official press | | | | and electrically powered EGR valve with VW valve |
| release, "The Polo BlueMotion is Europe's most | | | | cover and VW valve cover gasket. The engine is |
| economical five-seat automobile, offering the | | | | connected through a standard 5-speed manual |
| equivalent of 60 miles per gallon. The key to the Polo | | | | gearbox. |
| BlueMotion's efficiency is the optimization of an | | | | Exterior highlights of the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion |
| already economical package. Incorporation of longer | | | | incude side flasher lamps integrated in the outside |
| ratio gears in the standard five-speed manual | | | | rearview mirrors, rear spoiler, radiator grille insert, |
| transmission, application-specific light weight alloy | | | | front and rear bumpers in sporty design, side trim |
| wheels, and lower rolling resistance 165/70 R14 tires | | | | strips, sill panel, 14-inch "Jerez" alloy wheels with 165 |
| all contribute to increased fuel economy. The | | | | 70 R 14 performance tires, and the "BlueMotion" |
| lightweight body structure has enhanced | | | | badge at the rear. |
| aerodynamics to further improve its efficiency. The | | | | Inside, the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion comes with |
| Polo BlueMotion doesn't ask its owners to | | | | four spoke steering wheel, indicator lamps and |
| compromise, as its sprightly performance and sporty | | | | service interval indicator, seat stripes in "Popcorn" or |
| chassis dynamics provide the "fun to drive" element | | | | "Select" pattern, and electric window lifts. In addition, |
| inherent in Volkswagen's brand DNA." | | | | advanced active and passive safety systems are also |
| Introduced at the 2006 Geneva International Auto | | | | available as standard equipments including driver and |
| Show, the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion hatchback | | | | front passenger air bags with front passenger airbag |
| model features a 3-cylinder TDI engine delivering 80 | | | | deactivation switch, side air bags for driver and front |
| hp (59 kW) at 4,000 rpm and develops a maximum | | | | passenger, height adjustable 3-point automatic front |
| torque output of 144 lb.-ft. (195 Nm) rotating at | | | | safety belts with belt tensioners, rear head restraints, |
| engine speeds of 2,200 rpm. The engine significantly | | | | and antilock braking system (ABS) with convenience |
| offers improved fuel efficiency with only 3.9 liters of | | | | braking assist (BA). |