By - EB
Since our last post was so futuristic we thought we might as well give you a look at a car that looks more like something off the Jetsons than from german engineering. Volkswagen is set to premier the XL1 next month at the Geneva Auto Show. It looks fast but try 0-60 in 12 seconds. Although this set of wheels might not win a race from one red light to the next, it's going to keep a couple bucks in your wallet getting over 260 mpg thanks to a combination of a 47 hp diesel engine and 27 hp electric motor. XL1 power comes from a 47-horsepower, two-cylinder diesel motor connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while the 20 kW (27 hp) electric motor is fed by a lithium-ion battery. Unlike its hybrid competitor the Toyota Prius, this sexy machine goes as fast as 99 mph and cruises at 62 mph using only 8.3 hp. The price isn't yet set but we figure it will be in the Prius range. Look for this sleek piece of metal on wheels in 2014.
