Volkswagen delivers first XL1 plug-in hybrid

Volkswagen has delivered the first XL1 plug-in hybrid vehicle to a happy customer in Berlin.


Dr. Christian Malorny (left) took over his Volkswagen XL1 by Thomas Zahn, Director of Sales and Marketing Germany Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

The XL1 has inspired me from the beginning and I am very pleased to now be driving my own. With its visionary design and high-tech appearance, Volkswagen has dared something new and innovative.

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Quick Specs:
slightly askew 2 person seating
top speed of 98 mph
0-62 mph in 12.7 seconds
NEDC rating of 261 mpg
0.8 liter two-cylinder TDI diesel engine that puts out 47 hp
31 miles of electric range
20kW electric motor
7-speed dual-clutch transmission

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