Renders 2018 VW XL3

[tristatez28lt1]

VW needs to start new and grab customers. They want to start with this: the XL3.
The Prius from Wolfsburg. Same technology as Golf, Passat and Tiguan but with 140hp 1.4L Turbo gas and cylinder deactivation and obviously battery. Range about 50 km full electric.

 

[Giannis]

@tristatez28lt1 your pics don't work

 

[Rainer271]

I assume this are the pics:

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Thanks for saving me rs271. I should leave the posting of images to the pros

 

[KiwiRob]

I like it, certainly better looking than the Prius and Model III. This is basically a Golf GTE with a swoopy hybrid looking body style.

 

[Rolf]

Not sure if this is a good idea, but I guess VW gotto get on the bandwagon of electric car series to rival the Prius. The back styling has hints of Volvo S60 in it, front lights look too thin. At least it looks better than the ugly new Prius.

 

[DjordjeC63]

Only 50km on electricity is bad, even 10+ years old Toyotas could do that.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Overall shape and styling elements remind of the Kia Optima.

 

[Rolf]

Only 50km on electricity is bad, even 10+ years old Toyotas could do that.

The brand new Prius Prime Plug In Hybrid has an electric range of 35km, so if the VW can achieve 50km, thats really good then.

From wikipedia:

Second generation (Prius Prime)
Toyota Prius Prime
Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Production Schedule for late 2016
Assembly Japan
Body and chassis
Class Plug-in hybrid mid-size car
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L gasoline 4-cylinder port-injected inline-4 Atkinson cycle
Electric motor Dual motor generator drive system
Transmission 1-speed planetary gear
Hybrid drivetrain Power-split hybrid (ToyotaHybrid Synergy Drive)
Battery 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery
Range 970 km (600 mi)
Electric range 35 km (22 mi) (Toyota)
Chronology
Predecessor Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

The second generation Prius plug-in hybrid, the Toyota Prius Prime, was unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The model is expected to be released in the U.S. by the end of 2016, and, unlike the first generation model, it will be available in all 50 states.Toyota sales target for the U.S. is about 20,000 Prius Prime models annually.

The Prime's all-electric range is expected to reach 22 mi (35 km), twice the range of the first generation model. Toyota expects the Prime to achieve an EPA rating of 120 mpg-e (29 kW·h/100 mi; 18 kW·h/100 km), a 26% enhancement over the first generation model, and the highest mpg-e rating in all-electric mode of any plug-in hybrid available in the market. Toyota is targeting the fuel economy in hybrid mode to be equal to or better than regular fourth generation Prius liftback. Unlike its predecessor, the Prime runs entirely on electricity in all-electric mode (EV mode).

The 2017 model year Prius Prime has a different exterior design than the fourth generation Prius. The interior design is also different. The Prime has a four-seat cabin layout, as Toyota decided to improve the car's efficiency to achieve its design goals.

Specifications
Drivetrain
The Prius Prime is powered by Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) powertrain, combining a 1.8 L gasoline 4-cylinder port-injected inline-4 Atkinson cycle engine coupled with a dual motor generator drive system powered by an 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. The second generator motor is allowed to play the role of a supplemental traction motor while in all-electric mode.

Unlike its predecessor, the Prime is capable of running entirely on electricity in charge-depleting mode (EV mode) in more situations. The improved technology allows the Prius Prime to achieve a maximum of 95 kW (127 hp) from the electric motor system in EV mode, up from 68 kW (91 hp) in the Prius Plug-In. It also allowed Toyota to raise the maximum all-electric speed from 62 mph (100 km/h) to 84 mph (135 km/h), achieving a performance that is nearly as strong in electric mode, and quell concerns with the previous generation car that wouldn’t have enough torque for safety if the gasoline engine were entirely kept out of the power flow.

Battery and range
The Prius Prime has an 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that is expected to deliver an EPA rated all-electric range of 22 mi (35 km) on a full charge, doubling the first generation model range. Nevertheless, its range lags behind the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in, Hyundai Sonata PHEV and the Chevrolet Volt. The battery pack is located just under and slightly aft of the back seat. The battery remains entirely ambient-air-cooled. There’s no liquid cooling of any sort, and no forced-air system either.

To keep up with the demands of charging the larger pack, the onboard charger was upgraded to a 3.3 kW, up from 2.2 kW in the Prius Plug-in. The lithium-ion battery pack can be charged in 5.5 hours with a standard plug at 120 volts, or a dedicated 240 volts outlet can cut the charging time by more than half.On one 11.3 US gal (43 l; 9.4 imp gal) tank of regular-grade gasoline and a full electric charge, total range is 600 mi (970 km).

Fuel economy[edit]
Toyota expects the Prime to achieve an EPA rating of 120 mpg-e (29 kW·h/100 mi; 18 kW·h/100 km), a 26% enhancement over the first generation model, and the highest mpg-erating in all-electric mode of any plug-in hybrid available in the market.Toyota is targeting the fuel economy in hybrid mode to be equal o better than regular fourth generation Prius liftback (city 54 mpg-US (4.4 L/100 km; 65 mpg-imp), highway 50 mpg-US (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg-imp)).

To reduce weight, Toyota used aluminum for the hood, and high-tensile strength steel. The Prius Prime features Toyota’s first carbon fiber rear hatch, which saves weight, while a dual-wave rear glass design helps cut drag.