sspvw

found this article and not sure what to think the front end is ok but ass end looks like shit and its a diesel hybrid... idk here ya go tell me what you think...

New Volkswagon XL1- introducing the most fuel efficient car in the world.
Unveiled at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show, VW's amazing XL1 two seater diesel electric hybrid is a cool super car where miles per gallon matter more than miles per hour.
The XL1 will be the most fuel efficient car in the world, capable of a mind-blowing 313mpg, it saves the planet, saves you loads of money on petrol and is a seriously cool car to look at and drive.
The XL1 is the perfect showcase of VW's ability to develop world-beating technology and engineering solutions for the cars of the very near future. VW say the XL1 will be on the road in two years costing between £30,000 and £40,000.
VW will produce a limited series of the 800cc diesel/electric XL1 in 2013. But you will be driving affordable mainstream versions of VW's Polo, Golf and the new Up city car that uses the same engine technology in three years.
The XL1 will be the most fuel efficient car in the world, capable of a mind-blowing 313mpg, it saves the planet, saves you loads of money on petrol and is a seriously cool car to look at and drive.
The XL1 is the perfect showcase of VW's ability to develop world-beating technology and engineering solutions for the cars of the very near future. VW say the XL1 will be on the road in two years costing between £30,000 and £40,000.
In normal operation, the car stays in electric drive until full throttle is used, speeds exceed 62mph or the battery charge is down to 20 per cent. In e-mode, the car remains on battery power until 10 per cent of its charge remains (about 22 miles), whereupon the motor starts to charge it and power the vehicle. The recharge time is just over an hour using a 240V British household supply (half an hour with a 360V supply). The 2.2-gallon fuel tank gives a range of about 340 miles.

Volkswagen XL1 Facts
Two-seat, plug-in hybrid, with two-cyl 800cc turbodiesel and 132lb, 5 kWh lithium-ion battery; seven-speed transmission, rear-wheel drive
Price/on sale: Volkswagen genuinely don't know what price they are going to charge for the XL1 in 2013, it depends how exclusive they intend to make it and whether they retain all the expensive technology. We guess somewhere between £30,000 and £40,000.
Power/torque: engine 47bhp/88.5lb ft, motor 27bhp/74lb ft
Top speed: electronically limited to 99mph
Acceleration: 0-62mph in 11.9 sec
Fuel economy: 313mpg EU Combined
CO2 emissions: 24g/km













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Flinch

So.....$48k-$65k?

Dough_Boy.

I think it's god awful. But that's just me.

sspvw

if they cut the ass end off and put something else there... that would be a good start :/

Uzi Crooklyn

how long before its bagged on RS'

CAPSLOCK

PROBABLY ALREADY A FACTORY OPTION.

TiredToyotaDrvr

Dook

Junon

Well, I read the thread title and saw the words "VW" and "Concept", and my mind automatically assumed "dook".

Reading the thread confirmed this.

ufctapout

Didn't the Insight Hybrid already happen?

ChaserAero

Meh. Reminds me of a Civic and the hard top for an S2000

Not a fan, but it will probably sell to all the celebrities.


EDIT: Just like the above post mentions