Certain Volkswagen car models
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 then 13-year-old
Sharan
, were released in 2008.
[4]
It was also added to other models in 2009 including
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 Leon
under the name 'EcoMotive',
[7]
and in the
?koda
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 grams of
CO
2
per kilometre (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 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 CO
2
.
[9]
Fuel economy
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]
BlueMotion encompasses a variety of features, including a fuel-efficient engine, an aerodynamic body, a low ride height, an auto stop-start system, a programmed battery charging system, longer gearing, and low rolling resistance tires. On June 30th, 2011, a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion set a world record for the greatest distance driven on a single tank of fuel, which was recognized by the
Guinness Book of Records
. The vehicle achieved 1,526.63 miles (2,456.87 km). The average consumption amounted to 74.8 miles per US gallon (3.14 L/100 km; 89.8 mpg
‑imp
).
[10]
BlueMotion strategy
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BlueMotion technologies include products and technologies to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Currently, they cover the TDI (turbocharged diesel direct injection) and TSI (boosted petrol stratified direct injection) engines and the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). They are supplemented by technologies like drive variants including EcoFuel (natural gas
engines), BiFuel (liquid natural gas engines), MultiFuel (ethanol engines), hybrid systems and electric drives, as well as NOx emissions control,
regenerative braking
and the Stop-Start system. Products / vehicles, including these, are currently grouped under three Volkswagen brands: 'BlueMotion', 'BlueMotion Te technology', and 'BlueTDI'.
[11]
The BlueMotion brands represent the most fuel efficient models
[12]
that Volkswagen offers of the following:
- Engine
- The engine has a number of modifications, including revised engine mapping,
diesel particulate filters
and oxidizing
catalytic converters
[3]
help lower fuel consumption and
NOx
levels. In the later models, there's also a start-stop system that halts and restarts the motor at brief stops.
- Transmission
- The last two gear ratios are longer than on standard
TDI
engine gearboxes.
[2]
[3]
- Reduced rolling resistance
- Low-resistance tires and better
aerodynamics
through lowered
suspension
, redesigned
spoilers
and additional enhancements underneath the car giving less
drag
which produces better fuel economy.
[2]
[3]
BlueMotion Technology
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BlueMotion Technology packages can be configured with TSI and TDI engines.
The package includes
start-stop system
, a change gear indicator, and
regenerative braking
technology.
[11]
The 2015 Golf GTI (mark VII) is available in a BlueMotion variant.
In Brazil
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Currently BlueMotion in
Brazil
focuses on reduced rolling resistance and taller gearbox ratios, among other changes.
The Polo BlueMotion, the first model with the BlueMotion label in Brazil, uses the 1.6 TotalFlex (gasoline/alcohol) engine which is found in the other models. In April 2012 VW introduced the Fox BlueMotion with the same engine in Brazil.
[13]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
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]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
offers Multivan, Transporter and Crafter vehicles as either BlueMotion models or as BlueMotion Technology variants.
[11]
See also
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References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to
BlueMotion
.
External links
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