Volkswagen has released its latest Polo BlueMotion, an 80.7 mpg fuel economy wonder.
Prices start at £14,445 on the road, but the main news is the fuel economy and its subsequent low emissions.
The new Polo BlueMotion features a new 1.2-litre TDI three-cylinder common rail diesel engine offering 75 PS, and 133 lbs. ft. (180 Nm) of torque available from 2,000 rpm. The 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 while returning 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.
As good as the engine may be, can’t offer such low fuel consumption without the right tire/wheel package. That’s why the new Polo Blue motion comes fitted with 15-inch Greenland alloy wheels fitted with 185/60R15 low rolling resistance tires. VW didn’t give any further details about which company would be supplying these tires.
The new Polo goes from 0 to 62 mph in 13.9 seconds and has a top speed of 107 mph. (Tyres & Accessories)