VW Twin-Up Prototype with XL1-Derived Powertrain Set for Tokyo Motor Show Debut
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VW Twin-Up Prototype with XL1-Derived Powertrain Set for Tokyo Motor Show Debut



At the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show (November 22 – December 1), VW will unveil a special Up study called the Twin-Up. Featuring an upgraded version of the diesel electric hybrid powertrain from the XL1, the Twin-Up get very close to the magic 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US/282 mpg UK) average fuel consumption number that Ferdinand Piech had in mind when he gave the green light to what is now known as the XL1. Read more »




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