Volkswagen Up Lite Concept 2011

Volkswagen Up! Lite is a concept car that foreshadows a hybrid-powered car to be produced in series by the German since 2011. The new model has a compact size and uses some mechanical components of the new Polo, which, however, compared to boast fuel consumption and CO2 values very low thanks to the numerous technical solutions designed to reduce the overall weight of the car.

Volkswagen Up! Lite was previewed at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show, the car on display was equipped with a heat engine turbo-diesel 0.8-liter two-cylinder capable of delivering 51 hp coupled to a 14 hp electric motor powered by lithium batteries, the change is the new DSG dual-clutch 7-speed. The benefits claimed by the manufacturer are very good, the Up! Lite accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 12.5 seconds. And can reach a top speed of 160 km / h autonomy is estimated at about 800 km.