BlueMotion

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BlueMotion is a trading name for certain car models from the Volkswagen Group, emphasizing higher fuel efficiency.^[1][2]

Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on the Polo Mk4 BlueMotion,^[2][3] and in 2007 a version based on the current Passat was released. BlueMotion versions of the Golf Mk5 and Touran, as well as the Sharan, were released in 2008.^[4] It was also added to other models in 2009 including the Jetta, Caddy^[5] and Touareg,^[6] with others following afterwards. The name refers to Volkswagen Group's corporate color, blue, with the word 'motion' added to denote mobility,^[2] 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',^[7] and in the Škoda Fabia and Superb, where the technology is called "GreenLine".^[8]

The BlueMotion Polo (Mk4) and Ibiza Ecomotive used a special 1.4 L three cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine^[3] 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),^[2][3] emitting 99 g/km of CO₂ (base model), or 102 g/km with the trim package.^[3] 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.^[9]