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