The all new VW XL1 is to be shown off at the upcomming Qatar motor show. Its' powered by a two-cylinder 800cc TDI diesel producing 35kW, and linked to a 20kW electric motor, equalling a total of 55kW. The power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed DSG gearbox with an automatic clutch fitted between each unit. This means the electric motor can work independently of the diesel or with it when accelerating. The total range of the XL1 is around 550km from only a 10 litre tank. In electric only mode the XL1 has a more modest range of 35km. The use of carbon fibre and other advanced construction methods helps keep the kerb weight of the XL1 to 795kg. Performance is not blistering, but it’s not too shabby, either, with 100km/h able to be reached in 11.9 seconds. Top speed is limited at 160km/h. A version of this car is likely to be built on mass production in the very near future.
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