| by Uncle Sha | 30th Nov 2009 |
Volkswagen BlueMotion
BlueMotion is a tradename for fuel-efficient automobile models from the Volkswagen Group.
Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on the Mk4 Polo BlueMotion, and in 2007 a version based on the current Passat was released.
More recently, the technology has been used in SEAT’s models like the SEAT Ibiza or the SEAT León under the name Ecomotive, and in the Škoda Fabia and Superb, where the technology is called Greenline.
BlueMotion versions of the Golf and Touran were released in 2008. The name refers to VW’s corporate colour, blue, and echoes DaimlerChrysler’s BlueTec.
The BlueMotion Polo and Ibiza Ecomotive use a special 1.4 litre diesel engine which achieves 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg-imp; 60 mpg-US) while producing just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometre. Both figures are lower than the outgoing hybrid Toyota Prius’.
The BlueMotion Golf Mk6 and Polo V will use a new 1.6 litre TDI engine, both achieving 74.3 mpg-imp (3.80 L/100 km; 61.9 mpg-US).
