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Polo Bluemotion Now Available

Author: Rain Stockton Author Ranking Bronze | Posted: 26-07-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 26 | Rating:  (52) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Now available for ordering ahead of its arrival in the UK in October is Volkswagen’s Polo BlueMotion, which promises excellent fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions of just 99 g/km. The new model will have a starting price of £11,995 for the BlueMotion 1 while the BlueMotion 2 with higher levels of equipment starts at £12,845.

The BlueMotion 1 qualifies for a place in the tax-exempt VED band ‘A’ as it benefits from combined fuel consumption figure of 74.3 mpg and CO2 output of 99 g/km.

The more capable new Polo will be available in two outfits – BlueMotion 1 and BlueMotion 2. The BlueMotion 1’s list of standard equipment includes diesel particulate filter, twin front and side airbags, a CD player and electric windows, the BlueMotion 2 benefits from air conditioning, rain sensing windscreen wipers, remote central locking and leather trim for the steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob. On the other hand, the BlueMotion 2 emits 104 g/km of CO2 while returning a combined 70.6 mpg.

An advanced 1.4-litre, three-cylinder unit injector diesel engine, with turbocharger, intercooler and exhaust gas recirculation is powering both BlueMotion variants. It’s mated to a bespoke five-speed gearbox with new, longer ratios for third, fourth and fifth gears to minimize engine speeds and enhance economy. The exhaust system also features a diesel particulate filter to help further trim emissions.

The BlueMotion will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 12.8 seconds to reach a 109 mph top speed. Reduced aerodynamic drag, low rolling resistance tires and weight saving all play vital roles in the performance of the vehicle.

The Polo BlueMotion went on sale in mainland Europe in 2006. The demand for the vehicle was such that production at the Pamplona plant in Spain was more than tripled to trim down the waiting list for customer orders. The Polo BlueMotion will be offered in three- or five-door bodystyles in the UK. It will have a choice of four colors, which range from black through Grey Anthracite and Ice Silver to Candy White. The wing mirrors and trailing edge of the rear bumper are finished in silver, regardless of the body color.

The vehicle is now available to order now from Volkswagen UK Retailers, and the first cars will hit the showrooms in October.

Polo BlueMotion pricing courtesy of VW Website:
Polo BlueMotion 1 3dr - £11,995
Polo BlueMotion 1 5dr - £12,595
Polo BlueMotion 2 3dr - £12,845
Polo BlueMotion 2 5dr - £13,445

We can all expect that Polo BlueMotion parts are as durable as Volkswagen Passat parts.

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Rain Stockton is an engineer by profession. He is a motorsports fanatic, especially F1 and NASCAR. He seldom fails to attend major car racing events. A frustrated race car driver, he spends some of his free time working in one of the largest automotive shops in Indianapolis.

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