Pricewheels.com

  • Home
  • | Contact Us |
  • New Cars
  • Used Cars
  • Auto Loans
  • What Car Can I Afford
  • Car News

Volkswagen’s Answer To The Chevy Volt

Research
  • See pricing and all the information you need to pick the right new car.

  • New Cars

  • Used car technical specifications, gas mileage, safety ratings, reviews and more.

  • Used Cars
Extended Warranty
  • Don't get caught off guard by expensive repair bills. Protect yourself today.

  • Get Extended Warranty on Your Vehicle
Get Auto Loan Rates
State:
Zip:
Loan Type:
Loan Amount:

Get New Car Quote
Make:
Model:

Find Car Parts
Year:
Make:
Model:

Oct 29th, 2008 by RJ Menezes

112_0809_01z2011_volkswagen_golf_twindrivefront_three_quarter_view.jpg

The Chevy Volt has garnered a lot of attention not because it’s a hybrid, but because it promises the capability to run off of electricity only if need be. So it’s like an electric car, but with a back up gasoline engine. This has led other automakers to start revealing their take on this idea.

One of those companies is Volkswagen. While the German auto giant has had massive success with it’s modern turbo-diesels overseas, it still knows that it must explore other areas of clean propulsion. Enter the Golf/Rabbit TwinDrive. Essentially, the TwinDrive is a regular Golf/Rabbit, but with a super-small 1.0-liter three cylinder 100hp engine, mated to a plug-in style electric motor. The electric motor is powered by a 350-pound bank of lithium-ion batteries produced by Sanyo. The batteries will effectively give the TwinDrive a range of roughly 30 miles on electric power alone! On top of all this there is almost 40hp worth of regenerative braking power that can be harnessed and reused.

112_0809_02z2011_volkswagen_golf_twindriveengine.jpg

With the TwinDrive concept Volkswagen is proving that GM aren’t the only ones with a plug-in hybrid solution. To top it all off, there is no difference in the TwinDrive from a regular Golf/Rabbit. Both cars share the same interior and cargo space, with the TwinDrive only forgoing its spare tire for the battery space it needs. VW wants to have these things on the road by 2011. At that point it will be based on the 6th generation model which just came out in Europe. Pricing has not been announced or has a price range been given but expect it to carry a premium over the regular Golf/Rabbit models.

112_0809_04z2011_volkswagen_golf_twindriveplug.jpg

-Source: Motor Trend

-Photos: Volkswagen AGĀ 


Posted in Automotive, Battery-powered vehicles, Hybrids, Technology, Volkswagen | No Comments

Comments are closed.


EXTENDED WARRANTY QUOTE

Protect your vehicle with an extended warranty! Get a fast free quote on affordable extended warranties for used and new cars here!

Get an Extended Warranty !

CHECK INSURANCE RATES

Don't forget to factor insurance costs into your research. Get accurate insurance rate information on any vehicle and shop for the best deal.

See How Much You Can Save!

AUTO LOAN QUOTE

Get real price quotes from local dealerships. Don't buy a car without checking the price first! Pit dealers against each other to get the best deal possible!

Explore Your Financing Options!


{*
  • Auto Loan Center
  • Free Auto Loan Quote
  • Auto Loan Calculator
  • Car Loan Rates
  • Auto Rebates & Incentives
  • Auto Loan News
  • Brake Pad Center
  • Buy Brake Pads
  • Types of Brake Pads
  • Brake Shoes
  • Changing Your Brake Pads
  • Air Shock Center
  • Air Shocks
  • Air Bags
  • Load Levelers
  • Air Conversion Kits
  • Air Springs
  • Shock Center
  • Shocks
  • Air Bags
  • Load Levelers
  • Air Conversion Kits
  • Air Springs
*}

New Cars | Finance | Privacy Policy | News Letter | Unsubscribe | About Us | Dealer Program | Affilliate Program | Site Map | Jobs | Do Not Sell My Personal Information

© Copyright 2002 - {$smarty.now|date_format:"%Y"}. PriceWheels, LLC. All rights reserved.

{literal} {/literal}