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