The XL1 has been given the green light from Volkswagen top execs. and will start production in 2013 in Germany.

Powered by a 27HP electric motor and a 48HP two-cylinder turbodiesel with a capacity of just 0.8-liters. The combined horsepower of the two powerplants is 75HP. It will have the 7-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 11.9 seconds, reaching an electronically limited top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

The XL1 concept has a combined fuel economy of just 0.9 lt/100 km, equal to 261 mpg US and 313 mpg UK while emitting just 24 g/km of CO2.

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