Press Release
BLUEMOTION INTERIOR
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The most economical five-seater in Europe can also consume 1,030 liters of luggage!
In its interior the Polo BlueMotion demonstrates the same high material quality as the rest of the model series. Ergonometric design, functionality and quality are standards of the class. Furthermore, the new Polo BlueMotion is also distinguished by its ideal space utilization. This relates not only to the seat positions and driver comfort (leg room in front: 688 to 981 millimeters). More importantly, the Polo exhibits genuine size in the rear seats with a maximum leg room 818 millimeters. Like every other Polo, the BlueMotion is also a five-seater. And that means: this Volkswagen is the only five-seat car in Europe with an average fuel consumption of less than 4.0 liters. The Polo BlueMotion also offers a lot of “lateral format” space: Elbow room in front is “best-in-class” at about 1412 millimeters (two-door version). Moreover, its head room is significantly above the average at 988 millimeters in front and 958 millimeters in back. Even cars with a sunroof still offer 950 millimeters in front.
The five-seat Polo BlueMotion also proves to be a classic all-around talent when it comes to transporting luggage. The basic configuration has a trunk volume of 270 liters. If necessary the reclining rear bench seatback can be folded in just seconds; this increases luggage space to 1,030 liters. Even bulky purchases or weekend recreational equipment no longer present any problems. The expanded interior dimensions have something to do with this: Interior loading height is 877 millimeters, and the width between wheel wells is 955 millimeters. The optional split rear seats offers even greater flexibility. Seatbacks and seats can then be folded individually at a ratio of 1/3 to 2/3.
BLUEMOTION STANDARD EQUIPMENT
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Standard equipment includes alloy wheels, aerodynamic kit and sporty chassis; Price level is in the range of the Polo TDI Sportline which also has a 59 kW engine
The new Polo BlueMotion offers an above-average equipment package. Relative to the comparable Trendline version the fast economizer offers standard features such as 14-inch alloy wheels, attached components all around the vehicle painted in the car color, aerodynamically optimized front end, rear spoiler, sporty seats in the new “Popcorn” or “Select” pattern and a multifunctional display that can be used to call up such information as the low average fuel consumption figures.
The Polo BlueMotion is available in five exterior colors and three interior color combinations. The 3.9-liter car can be painted in the solid colors “Black” und “Candy White”, metallic colors “Ice Age Silver” and “Reflective Silver” or in the pearl-effect color “Blue 6 Anthracite”. In the interior Volkswagen offers the “Popcorn” upholstery fabric in “Ice Age” color and the “Select” fabric either in the basic “Anthracite” color or in “Flannel Gray”. The instrument panel is always in “Anthracite” and the carpeting in noble “Black”.
An overview of standard equipment on the Polo BlueMotion (Excerpt):
Exterior equipment
- Outside rearview mirror body painted silver and door handles in car color
- Side flasher lamps integrated in the outside rearview mirrors
- Roof antenna
- Rear spoiler in car color
- Galvanized body
- Radiator grille insert in car color
- “Jerez” alloy wheels 5 J x 14 with anti-theft lug nuts and tires sized 165/70 R 14
- “BlueMotion” name on back of vehicle
- Sill panel in car color
- Side trim strips in car color
- Bumpers and trim strips in car color
- Front and rear bumpers in sporty design, lower section of bumper in car color
Interior equipment
- Storage compartment in instrument panel
- Storage compartments in front doors
- Cup holders, rear (2)
- Luggage space cover
- Middle seat stripes in “Popcorn” or “Select” pattern
- Four spoke steering wheel
Convenience features
- Outside rearview mirror adjustable from interior, aspherical on driver’s side
- Electric window lifts, front
- Mounting bracket for first aid kit and hazard triangle
- Rear windshield wiper with intermittent function
- Heating and fresh air ventilation system with 4-stage blower and recirculation switch
- Interior lighting, front, with shutoff delay and contact switch on driver’s door
- Instrument backlighting, blue; red night design for switches
- Instrument cluster with electronic speedometer, odometer and trip odometer, tachometer
- Convenience flashers (1 press = 3 flashes)
- Indicator lamps and service interval indicator
- Steering wheel, height and length adjustable
- Make-up mirrors in sun visor
- Multifunctional display
- Non-smoker version: Power outlet with cover instead of cigarette lighter, front
- Rear bench seat and reclining seatback, undivided, foldable, 3-seat
- Windshield wipers, front, with interval switch
- Power-assisted steering, electro-hydraulic, speed-dependent control
- Dust and pollen filter
- Tire Mobility Set: 12-Volt compressor and tire sealant
- Warning buzzer if lights are not shut off
- Central locking system, including main key with light
Safety equipment
- ABS with braking assist
- Airbags for driver and front passenger, with front passenger airbag- deactivation switch
- Antilock braking system (ABS) with convenience braking assist
- Three-point automatic safety belts, rear
- Three-point automatic safety belts, front, height adjustable with belt tensioners
- ISOFIX restraint eye bolts (device for fastening 2 child seats to rear bench seat)
- Head restraints, rear (3)
- Front disk brakes, ventilated
- Side airbags for driver and front passenger
- Hazard triangle
- Vehicle immobilizer system, electronic
BLUEMOTION SAFETY
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Standard front and side airbags, ABS and ISOFIX- Child seat anchors; ESP is also available as option
The Polo BlueMotion is characterized by a sophisticated occupant protection system. Essentially head rests and three-point restraints are provided at each of the five seating positions. Also standard features: Front and side airbags (passenger airbag can be deactivated) as well as belt tensioners in front. Belt tensioning provides for early and ergonomically optimal attachment of the driver and front passenger to the vehicle structure. This causes the energy to be dissipated over a longer time period with associated milder deceleration values. A head airbag system is available as an option for front and rear passengers. Specifically, these airbags cover, left and right, the area from the A to the C column and from the headliner to the window sill. The result: Maximum protection at all outer seating locations regardless of body size.
Standard on-board features include a so-called Dual Brake Assist. This brake assist system, together with ABS, supports the driver in extreme situations by boosting brake pressure beginning at a specific level of brake pedal force. This shortens the stopping distance. The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) is of course available on the Polo.
The basis for a high degree of active safety lies in the design of the Polo BlueMotion chassis. The fact is: With its McPherson front axle and a sophisticated rear semi-independent suspension this Polo is also one of the safest vehicles in its market segment.
