The Volkswagen XL1 concept will make it into production in 2013, VW’s R&D chief Ulrich Hackenberg has confirmed at the Paris motor show.
The model is now close to being signed off by Hackenberg’s department, Hackenberg himself having undertaken a drive of more than 300 miles in the model last week to test its durability.
The XL1 is an innovative diesel-electric hybrid that’s claimed to be able to return more than 300mpg. Hackenberg said production was likely to be limited to 50 units to preserve its high-tech, early adopter appeal, but more could be built as engineering capacity for up to 5000 models was in place.
