What is "bluemotion"

BlueMotion is a tradename for certain car models from the Volkswagen Group with an emphasis on higher fuel efficiency.

Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on the Mk4 Polo BlueMotion, and in 2007 a version based on the current Passat was released. More recently, the technology has 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". BlueMotion versions of the Golf Mk5 and Touran were released in 2008. The name refers to Volkswagen Group's corporate colour, blue, with the word 'motion' added to denote mobility, and echoes DaimlerChrysler's BlueTec engines which are equipped with advanced NOx reducing technology for diesel-powered vehicle emissions control.

The BlueMotion Polo (based on the Mk4 Polo) and Ibiza Ecomotive used a special 1.4 L three cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine which develops achieves while producing just 99 grammes of CO per kilometre (base model), or 102 g/km with the higher specification trim package (with air conditioning, etc.). The Ibiza was subsequently changed to the 1.2 L TDI engine.

The BlueMotion Golf Mk6 uses a new 1.6 L TDI engine, and Polo Mk5 uses a new 1.2 L TDI engine, which produces 87 to 90 g/km of .