19 February 2010 - New VW Polo achieves 80.7 MPG, 91 g/Km

VW have launched their most efficient model yet in the form of the latest Polo BlueMotion.

The new Polo BlueMotion adopts an all-new highly advanced 1.2-litre TDI three-cylinder common rail diesel engine developing 74 bhp, and 133 lbs.ft of torque available from just 2,000 rpm. This new engine, combined with longer gearing through the five-speed manual gearbox, regenerative braking and an automatic Start/Stop system, help the new Polo BlueMotion emit just 91 g/km of CO2 thanks to an impressive 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle. This grants the new Polo BlueMotion a theoretical range of over 800 miles on one tank of diesel.

These technological enhancements are accompanied by several cosmetic changes designed to maximise efficiency. Comprising bespoke bumpers, side skirts and an extended roof spoiler along with 15-inch ‘Greenland’ alloy wheels fitted with low rolling resistance tyres, they contribute towards making the new Polo BlueMotion among the most efficient vehicles currently available in the UK.

Performance is adequate rather than sparkling with the 0 - 62 mph dash despatched in 13.9 seconds and a top speed of 107 mph. However in the context of the excellent fuel consumption performance is good.

The fuel consumption is all the more impressive when you realise that VW have resisted the temptation to remove all of the creature comforts with manual air conditioning, cruise control and leather steering wheel fitted as standard. As with all models in the Polo range, a number of safety features are also fitted, including four airbags, ABS and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme).

The new model meets Euro 5 emissions standards so a particulate filter is standard. NOx emissions will remain stubbornly higher than petrol models but it does achieve seriously low CO2 emissions.

The new Polo BlueMotion is now available to order from Volkswagen Retailers, with prices starting at £14,445 for the three-door, and £15,045 for the five-door model.