It's time for new hybrid of Volkswagen the 100 kmpl car.

               VOLKSWAGEN  displayed their new XL1 plug in hybrid concept car, for the first time at the inaugural 2011 Qatar Motor Show. Earlier this year, VW  once again displayed their XL1 100 kmpl two seater car at the India Auto Show in Delhi. Volkswagen has built the XL1 on the same platform on which Skoda Citigo and VW Up! are built - their MQB platform.

                            Production variant of XL-1 should be 153 inches in length, 65 inches in width and have a 45 inch height. It is supposed to be powered by an 800cc two cylinder diesel engine generating 48 hp power and 88 lb/ft torque. This together with its electric motor, will offer additional 27 hp power and 103 lb/ft torque. XL1 will have lithium ion batteries, which will ensure that the vehicle travels upto 24 miles (35                                       kms) on a single recharge.

                             The plug in motor will ensure that the XL-1 travels from 0 to 100 kmph in 11.9 seconds and a top speed of 160 kmph. Expect to see this new XL-1 in company showrooms by 2013 while greater details of price  and other factors will be made known at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.