Press Release
Most economical VW Polo ever
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Polo BlueMotion with 3.9 liter fuel consumption
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Polo BlueMotion combines economy and driving fun
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Polo BlueMotion uses 3.9 liter, is 80 hp strong and 176 km/h fast
In a world premier at the Geneva Auto Salon, Volkswagen presents the extremely economic Polo BlueMotion. Performance: 59 kW / 80 hp: Average consumption: 3.9 liter diesel. Savings compared to the equally strong and already very economic Polo TDI versions Trendline, Comfortline and Sportline: 0.5 liter. The CO2 emissions are reduced by 16 g/km. The consumption and emission reductions were achieved through longer transmission translations, aerodynamic fine tuning and internal motor modifications. The Volkswagen is shifted via a manual five gear transmission. The Polo, manufactured in Pamplona, Spain, will have its market introduction in Switzerland, Austria and Germany in the summer of 2006.
The diesel particle filter (DPF) comes standard with the Polo BlueMotion and despite being considerably economic is very agile. With 1,800 rpm the three-cylinder turbo diesel fuel direct injection reaches a maximum torque of 195 Newton meters which is consistent up to 2,200 rpm. This is owed to the turbo charger with variable turbine geometry. More than enough to ensure a confident accession from the rotation basement. Further key data: 176 km/h maximum speed and 12.8 seconds for the 0-100-km/h-sprint. The driving performance and the modified chassis optic underline that the Polo follows a more dynamic positioning than the world champion in saving, the Lupo 3L TDI with 45 kW / 61 hp, which was built until then end of 2005. Also on the plus side of the new Polo BlueMotion are its grown up interior space and unlimited day to day capabilities.
The additional name of the Polo BlueMotion has a far-ranging meaning. “Blue” – the Volkswagen color. “Motion” embodies the aspect of a forward towards the future oriented mobility. The BlueMotion is meant to advance to a seal of approval that stands for economy without sacrificing the driving fun.
Polo Offensive
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In 2005 the series was completely overhauled; based on that the current fast Polo GTI, the robust CrossPolo and now the Polo BlueMotion were developed
Within the series the Polo BlueMotion marks the current highpoint of a product offensive in the compact car segment. Volkswagen started this offensive 2005 with a technically and optically improved Polo generation. Based on this, the dynamic Polo GTI and – currently – the fresh and robust conceptualized CrossPolo introduction followed at then end of 2005. With the new Polo BlueMotion, Volkswagen now presents the most economic and efficient version.
Engine
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The 59 kW / 80 hp strong three cylinder -TDI was trimmed for minimal consumption
The first technical column for the average consumption under four liters diesel per one hundred kilometers, is the 1,422 cm3 large three cylinder TDI of the Polo BlueMotion It achieves 59 kW / 80 hp at 4,000 rpm and when reaching 1,800 rpm develops a maximum torque of 195 Newton meters. This new engine generally distinguishes itself through modifications in the areas charge changing (turbo charger with variable turbine geometry) and optimized exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) with an improved EGR cooler and electrically powered EGR valve. With a CO2 emission of only 103 g/km the CO2 emissions of the Polo BlueMotion are reduced by 16 g/km in the basic equipment version in comparison to the equally strong Polo TDI of the latest generation.
Transmission
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The conventional five gear transmission shows a high day to day comfort and, thanks to longer translations, is fuel saving
The second technical column for saving fuel is through the power train. For its use in the Polo BlueMotion, the five gear transmission received longer translations with cruising gear characteristic that lower the rotation level. Especially the gears three to five have twelve and 24 percent longer translations. Effect: From now on, the three-cylinder TDI works in its most efficient rotation area more often and longer. These modifications in the drive train area are supported by 14” alloy wheels, especially created for the Polo BlueMotion. The wheels come standard with optimized roll resistant tires.
Aerodynamic
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A new front-part-aerodynamic lowers the air resistance of the Polo BlueMotion
As a third supporting column an optimized aerodynamic helps lower the consumption. Especially the front part underwent a strong overhaul. A fluidic optimized front spoiler as well as new, except for a cross gap nearly closed radiator grille, make their way through the air stream with low air resistance (cw = 0,30, cw x A = 0,62). The aerodynamic was also improved in the rear. Here a modified heck spoiler and a roof ledge spoiler are used. All aerodynamic measures were conceptualized via calculations and test series in the wind tunnel and then transferred from the design into the components accordingly.
Saving potential
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A Polo BlueMotion fueled up in Germany travels the 943 kilometers from Wolfsburg to Geneva for fuel costs of only 41.19 Euro
In many ways, the Polo BlueMotion shows, that an extremely ecological automobile can be a lot of fun. Firstly: With its low fuel consumption it saves cold hard cash at the gas pump. One hundred kilometers driven with this Volkswagen costs on average 4.37 Euro (basis*: 3.9 liter x 1.12 Euro for one liter diesel in Germany, as of February 2006). Therefore the ride from Wolfsburg to the 943 kilometer far away Geneva Auto Salon can be done mathematically for 41.19 Euro. Secondly: The Polo BlueMotion drives, and drives, and drives… on the route Wolfsburg-Geneva it only has to be fueled up once you reach your destination. Background: Theoretically, the 45 liter tank volume and 3.9 liter consumption result in a range of more than 1,150 kilometers. At this point we’d like to note that according to the EU standard norm 80/1268/EWG the consumption is reduced to 3.2 liter when driving out of town. Thirdly: The savings are not at the expense of agility, because the fuel saving measures the driving performance almost completely untouched. The Polo BlueMotion has an exceptionally strong accession and accelerates in 1.4 seconds - just like the Polo 1.4 TDI - in 12,8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. At maximum speed it reaches 176 km/h (Polo 1,4 TDI: 174 km/h).
Equipment
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Standard alloy wheels, aerodynamic-kit and sport chassis / price range is comparable to the also 59 kW strong Polo TDI Sportline
The new Polo BlueMotion is equipped above average. In the exterior area part of the standard equipment among other things are specially designed alloy wheels type “Jerez” with 165/70 easy run tires in the dimension 165/70, an aerodynamic-kit including heck spoiler, bumpers and components (side protection ledges, mirror case etc.) in body color, sport chassis as well as green heat protection glass. The interior of the Polo BlueMotion distinguishes itself by the specially designed seat covers “Popcorn”. As basic equipment the two-door Volkswagen also has front and side airbags, ABS, power windows, multi function display and an electro hydraulic power steering.
