Volkswagen has provided its groundbreaking twin up! eco vehicle a world debut at the Tokyo motor Show.
Auto reveal has already driven the VW twin up! however this is the very first time the public have been able to see the model.
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The twin up! is a plug-in hybrid that utilizes innovation showcased by the 313mpg XL1. It has the exact same 47bhp 0.8-litre two-cylinder diesel engine as well as an electric motor that likewise produces 47bhp.
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VW states the vehicle has the prospective for 256.8mpg , as well as delivers 0-62mph in 15.7 seconds. A much more essential figure, though, is the electric-only variety of 31 miles before a three-hour fee from an electric socket is needed.
Overall variety is stated to be much more than 600 miles, despite the 33-litre fuel tank.
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And the vehicle might be on sale within two years. brand advancement chief Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser told car Express: “We requirement to see reaction to the electric e-up! first. We don’t understand what the reaction of the people will be.
“But if we have a great response, as well as we believe we will, then yes.”
Neusser hinted that the twin up! would be priced likewise to the e-up – in the region of 26,000 Euros – which would imply the twin up! would are available in at around £17,000 with the Government’s £5,000 electric vehicle discount.
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And when asked if Skoda as well as SEAT would comply with fit with Citigo as well as Mii versions, Neusser said: “Clearly it’s possible. whatever fits. We are able to create them.”
The Czech as well as Spanish business will be delegated choose if a plug-in hybrid fits with their brand technique as well as can be priced appropriately.