Comments on: VW Unveils World’s Most Efficient Road-Legal Hybrid

By: Daniel13-14

Daniel13-14 — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:23:01 +0000

is this car better than a citreon ax which does 60mpg

By: G.

G. — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:59:20 +0000

Some of the best advances are keeping it simple and vw has surely considered this in the design and matching of current and future technologies. Look forward to your new lines and advances forward into the future.

By: @ndrew

@ndrew — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:05:26 +0000

like the design of the L1. the headlamp bar on the front reminds me of the first-generation taurus/sable. now if only ford would’ve kept up that momentum…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:40:42 +0000

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By: sheckyvegas

sheckyvegas — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:17:49 +0000

What is the point of these car manufacturers bringing out these “show” cars and then tell us, “Well, don’t get your hopes up. We’re not planning on actually building these things.” Who gives a crap if you make an electric car that gets 500 miles a charge, seats 17 people, and makes hot coffee for you, if YOU’RE NOT EVEN GOING TO BUILD IT???!!!

By: ex-EV1 driver

ex-EV1 driver — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:28:43 +0000

I guess this continues to prove that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. While I laud the use of a diesel, there is no need to add the complexity and expense of the Turbocharger or Direct Injection (TDI) in a hybrid. The electric motor is a much more efficient way to give extra torque (obviating the Turbo Charger) or to efficiently provide torque at different speeds (Direct Injection).
VW, as with all the other auto manufacturers refuses to let go of their current technology an embrace the future.
This smacks of Honda's aborted Accord Hybrid although maybe not quite a stupid.

By: Dan L

Dan L — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:40:44 +0000

The L1 is impressive for a concept car. Most concept cars seem to be an opportunity for designers to show off ideas that they think are neat, but would never put in a production car. The L1 seems more like a legitimate attempt to sell into a very real market niche. If VW can make a commuter car that gets dramatically better fuel economy than its competitors, it will sell. A low price point wouldn’t hurt, either. I hope that they build it.

By: Phillip U.

Phillip U. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:33:25 +0000

Neat concepts. Particularly the blending of their TDI engine and an electric powertrain. Article didn't mention if either are parallel or serial hybrids. Personally, I wouldn't buy either, they're too small for my young family but it's nice to see an effort to use a fuel-efficient turbo diesel ICE in a hybrid setup.

Throw this setup in their Touareg without going all performance crazy and I'd be interested. Especially the plug-in version. Let's say 30-40 mile full-speed all electric range (maybe with ICE assist during hard acceleration) and an overall range of 300+ miles and I'd pay 65-70K for that.

By: Lost Prius to wife

Lost Prius to wife — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:23:30 +0000

The L1 is really good looking. Unfortunately, the two seater will require a backseat driver! Will it be me or my wife? Dumb question – forget the question! May have to buy two just so I get a chance to drive.

Actually, all kidding aside, this car may be worth waiting for. A little slow for the 0 to 60, but the mpg is in the right ballpark.