Frankfurt Preview: Volkswagen to debut new BlueMotion, Polo, Golf and Passat

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Frankfurt Preview: Volkswagen to debut new BlueMotion, Polo, Golf and Passat

Posted by SharK at 7:26 AM

Filed under: Diesel, MPG, Volkswagen, Frankfurt Motor Show

2010 Volkswagen BlueMotion Golf, Polo, Passat - click above for high-res image gallery

Volkswagen will be using its Frankfurt Motor Show stand to show off newly-revised versions of three BlueMotion models. New Golf, Polo and Passat BlueMotions will have even lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. The Polo was shown as a concept alongside the debut of the regular editions in Geneva. The new Polo BlueMotion gets a combined fuel economy rating of 71.3 mpg (U.S.) with CO₂ emissions of just 87 g/km! Thanks to a newly developed 1.2-liter TDI engine, the CO₂ figures match the Smart ForTwo diesel but add the ability to carry five people.

The next step up the ladder is the Golf BlueMotion that carries a 103 hp 1.6-liter TDI and gets a 61.9 mpg (U.S.) combined rating with CO₂ dipping into the double digits at 99 g/km. The mid-sized Passat also manages to get up 53.4 mpg (U.S.) with the greenhouse gas emissions at 114 g/km. The TDI engines in all three models are recalibrated compared to the conventional models and have a reduced idle speed. Further minimizing the idle losses are an automatic start-stop system, low rolling resistance tires and reduced aerodynamic drag thanks to lower front air dams and rocker panel extensions. The press release is after the jump.

Gallery: 2010 Volkswagen BlueMotion Polo, Passat, Golf