Photos and some info on VW's new Golf TDI Hybrid Concept have leaked onto the internet a few days before its official unveiling in Geneva.
The Golf TDI Hybrid Concept is powered by a 3-cylinder diesel engine which is mated to a 27 horsepower electric motor and a 7-speed DSG transmission. The powertrain achieves 69mpg (3.4l/100km) in the European cycle.
The Concept is capable of driving on electric power, diesel power or a combination of both. There is a handy indash energy monitor like the Prius and the Concept also uses start/stop technology as well as regenerative braking technology.
Visually the Concept features a revised grille, lowered suspension and low-rolling-resistance tires.
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Comments (8)
Sounds promising. Will we get it here in the US?
Posted by Tony | March 1, 2008 8:18 PM
Posted on March 1, 2008 20:18
I'm still waiting for a turbo diesel hybrid, but this is getting close.
Posted by Noya | March 2, 2008 1:16 AM
Posted on March 2, 2008 01:16
@Noya,
the 'T' in TDI stands for Turbo, not for 'three' cylinders
Posted by rene | March 2, 2008 1:44 AM
Posted on March 2, 2008 01:44
@Rene
I think he was simply referring to the fact that this is just a concept car and not anything that's been approved for production.
Posted by Totenglocke | March 2, 2008 6:39 AM
Posted on March 2, 2008 06:39
Only if the car companies would learn that there are some americans that want a diesel because of the high MPG and power.
i still think most are afraid no one will buy them if they make them.
i just wish they would try and see how many they can sell now with the HIGH gas prices
Posted by tom | March 3, 2008 2:05 AM
Posted on March 3, 2008 02:05
True Tom, plus for the long term, biodiesel is much more practical (and cheaper to produce) than ethanol.
Posted by Totenglocke | March 3, 2008 7:02 AM
Posted on March 3, 2008 07:02
this car is sexy......ooooohhh damm!!!
is they had this car in the turbo diesel version
it will be better.....awd ...ok
Posted by junior rodriguez | March 3, 2008 10:32 AM
Posted on March 3, 2008 10:32
Why a Hybrid? I'd rather buy one that wasn't a Hybrid, and save a lot of $$$, not to mention weight and complexity.
Posted by Sabby | March 3, 2008 11:54 AM
Posted on March 3, 2008 11:54