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Volkswagen Cross Coupe concept updated for Geneva motor show

autoweek.com -- With a combined system output of 302 hp and up to 516 lb-ft of torque--295 lb-ft of which is available from just 1,750 rpm--the latest Cross Coupe is claimed to hit 62 mph from standstill in 6.5 seconds and reach a top speed limited to 137mph.

With the claimed 131 mpg, the vehicle's range stretches to 800 miles in hybrid mode on its 14.5-gallon fuel tank. By comparison, the earlier gasoline-electric Cross Coupe concept averaged 105 mpg.

When running on the diesel engine alone at light throttle, the Cross Coupe is driven by its front wheels. Under what Volkswagen describes as "enthusiastic driving," the electric motors join in to deliver power to all four wheels. In off-road mode, the diesel engine combines with the rear electric motor to provide optimum traction.

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Submitted Mar 06, 2012 By: kenji554

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52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,252 Points:1,739,755 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2012 7:39:20 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse 131 mpg sounds good. What will the real world driving produce?
joekayak All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:833 Points:721,180 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:51:29 PM Ignore joekayak Report Abuse The only good thing about these high gas prices is that auto makers are finally serious about getting higher mpgs.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,862 Points:1,516,380 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:05:02 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Nice numbers.
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,552 Points:1,199,745 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 10:04:43 AM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse Considering the initial outlay of cash for these vehicles, how long or how many miles must one drive to break even?
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,244 Points:1,017,810 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 9:48:14 AM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse but at what cost?
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,706 Points:1,689,930 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:58:13 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse SOUNDS MORE ENGINE THAN MOTOR: In electric mode a clutch is opened to disengage the diesel engine, reducing mechanical drag. If, however, additional battery charge is required to power the electric motors, the diesel engine springs to life to top up the battery.
des7902 Veteran Author Virginia Posts:385 Points:212,240 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:53:56 AM Ignore des7902 Report Abuse Sounds good, but it is still a Volkswagon.
amoshins Champion Author Trenton Posts:2,185 Points:639,595 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:42:52 AM Ignore amoshins Report Abuse 131 MPG w/300 HP? What's not to like?
mkohly Veteran Author Chicago Posts:261 Points:24,205 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:42:20 AM Ignore mkohly Report Abuse Sounds good, but at what cost? Concepts always come across nicely, but it's when the rubber meets the road that we find out if it is realistic or practical for the price.
mwc407 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,095 Points:556,735 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:33:57 AM Ignore mwc407 Report Abuse Sounds like an awesome car.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,356 Points:902,540 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 8:07:32 AM Ignore bills299 Report Abuse Wow!!
Nano72 Veteran Author Champaign Posts:395 Points:325,370 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:40:22 AM Ignore Nano72 Report Abuse very interesting!
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,602 Points:482,880 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:37:59 AM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse Now if they will only bring it to America
Buckeyee Champion Author Maine Posts:4,597 Points:897,055 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:37:53 AM Ignore Buckeyee Report Abuse GM, this should have been the Volt !
BobBG All-Star Author Albany Posts:820 Points:808,910 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:33:13 AM Ignore BobBG Report Abuse That sounds like a great car!
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,104 Points:681,870 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:15:28 AM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse The original VW diesel Rabbit was not known for getting a mile out of every drop but it was a tough engine.
justme888CA Sophomore Author California Posts:205 Points:147,990 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 7:07:29 AM Ignore justme888CA Report Abuse looks good too.
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,216 Points:511,325 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2012 6:47:48 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse bring on the diesel hybrid.