BlueMotion

BlueMotion is a trading name for certain car models from the Volkswagen Group, emphasizing higher fuel efficiency. Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on the Polo Mk4 BlueMotion, and in 2007 a version based on the current Passat Mk6 was released. BlueMotion versions of the Golf Mk5 and Touran, as well as the Sharan, were released in 2008. It was also added to other models in 2009 including the Jetta Mk5, Caddy and Touareg, with others following afterwards. The name refers to Volkswagen Group's corporate color, blue, with the word 'motion' added to denote mobility, and echoes DaimlerChrysler's BlueTec engines with NNOx-reducing reducing technology for diesel-powered vehicle emissions control. This technology has also 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". The BlueMotion Polo (Mk4) and Ibiza Ecomotive used a special 1.4 L three cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine with 59 kW (80 PS; 79 bhp) power and an estimated fuel efficiency of 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg‑imp; 60 mpg‑US), emitting 99 g/km of CO2 (base model), or 102 g/km with the trim package. The Ibiza was subsequently changed to the 1.2 L TDI engine. The BlueMotion Golf Mk6 uses a 1.6 L TDI engine, and Polo Mk5 uses a 1.2 L TDI engine, which produces 87 to 90 g/km of CO2.