Comments on: Volkswagen introduces world’s most economical car

By: Dean the Skeptic Machine

Dean the Skeptic Machine — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:07:52 +0000

Too good to be true…and its not. According to VW this prototype that appeared years ago is not going into production, anticipated sell price if it did is over 25K.
Check out this link http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/v/vwl1.htm

Read a lot of squawk about ‘right to drive gas hogs’. No wonder the govt. has to step in (wish they didn’t) due to dumb *hits who think there’s no global warming or gas will last forever.

By: Sadly at work

Sadly at work — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:23:01 +0000

You better believe you sweet butt if it does go into production and comes to the US I WILL buy one to drive to work. I don’t care what it looks like… It would be great for me to drive to work and on business trips.

By: marc 80012

marc 80012 — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:34:01 +0000

Like some of you wrote, I have a hard time beleving it will cost only $US600. But if it does, wow. What about VW, did it say anything about the production and when if it does start and at what price.

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:29:29 +0000

LOL

It will be like $40k, if not more…

Waste of time, get back to us VW when you make a car that can be sold for $15k, gives decent economy ie 3% [thats do-able] and is *normal* 4 seater in size and safety.

Pass on this motorised coffin-cum-motorbike!

Cheers

F-0

By: paul

paul — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:03:33 +0000

just wanted to say I own a petrol station with a depanneur I won two 4 cylinder car ther both 13 years old and one is for the operation of my business saturn wagon very good on fuel the other is more a summer car mitsubishi eclips lol but I take my bike into work its about 4 kilometers I just say that I would love a car like this its real cool and the best its ECO friendly thank again

By: paul

paul — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:55:08 +0000

The best thing I’ve ever seen perfect for commuters thanks vw I admire your skilled enviromental thinking WoW great job thanks for making this world a better place creatting less polution. That may wake up some of those other car companies …thank vw paul

By: TRex

TRex — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:15:20 +0000

I’m still driving my 1988 Chevy (Suzuki built) Sprint. One liter, 3 cylinder, 58 mpg. Wish I could buy a new one just like it.

By: MattMix

MattMix — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:34:55 +0000

I’m having trouble believing this is legitmate because the same claim was made in 2002, also siting their upcoming VW conference for a roll-out announcement. Google this and you’ll find links to the same photos referencing 2002.

By: FrugalOne

FrugalOne — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:08:13 +0000

C/A^^^^^^

“but we’ll be sure to keep you posted after next week’s meeting.”

So what was the outcome?

Rather use double, say 2L/100km, which should not be that difficult to do yet have a *normal* mini hatch, NOT this mobile-coffin…..

The recent economy from a new SEAT diesel model, Spain to Austria was pretty impressive, in the 3’s for a bog stock production car.

Cheers

F-0

By: Wrangler

Wrangler — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:53:19 +0000

I love my 4256 pound Jeep.
I don’t care if gas goes to ten dollars a gallon.
The idea is cute.
May find a place for some folks.

By: namron11

namron11 — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:42:24 +0000

For the individual who likes the car and concept of having your own private cheap transportation, it is great. My concern is that why now? This item was needed years back to help relieve the so called oil crisis. My big question with this car is, is it real. How can they produce a car like this for $600.00, even $1000.00. Sure I will buy one, but I am finding it hard to wrap my brain around such a vehicle and its price. I want to be proven wrong on this one.

By: Al Barrs

Al Barrs — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:49:50 +0000

But, how well does the air conditioner and heater work? If it even has them???

By: wabidoux

wabidoux — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:28:58 +0000

Finally!, VW has done it again, resurrected THE PEOPLE’s CAR . . (.for all seasons and reasons! ) Our Mike Corbin never got it right with “The Sparrow”and now They have! . . . It defies me to understand what part of German R&D, engineering, technology, design, QA&QC, manufacturing, etc. is it that You detractors Do Not Understand? . . . Keep It Simple! You knuckleheads! . . .More Is Less!
Hegel, once said, “Quantity Destroys Quality” and less of anything, primarily People in whatever type of “perigrinators”, would obviously be for the better! . . ., We’ve always been a day late and a dollar short, and “Shortsightedness is the Myopiate of the People” but The Germans somehow, at least technologically, always somehow seem to get it right!

By: Ian R Bell

Ian R Bell — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:31:51 +0000

This car defies belief.
No commercially available petroleum powered vehicle has ever achieved the MPG figures these people state.
This car and the Chevy Volt will most probably never be available to the general public.

By: Peopleunit

Peopleunit — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:46:07 +0000

I remember reading about the two seater prototype version of this several years ago. That one had a carbon fiber body (expensive) and was/is powered by a one liter – 3 cylinder diesel engine. If it were to go into production, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a sticker price of $60,000.00 initially.

I love the straightforward aerodynamic styling. Throw the kids in the trunk where they belong. ;-)

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:52:06 +0000

Reminds me of the Messerschmidt of the 60’s, I have been looking for one for years.
I would buy one of these new models tomorrow if they were available in OZ

By: John

John — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:48:38 +0000

$600 is the equivalent price of the vehicle at introduction in China in 2010. I guarantee that a China ready vehicle would not pass safety/eco muster for the US market so you can forget the $600 in the US.

By: James

James — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:53:26 +0000

I must say I’d love to own this car if the price is as they say ($600 u.s) I’d even mail order it lol. Don’t think i’d drive it on the highway though. My reasons for buying it would be because i am to lazy to ride a bike and am to cheap to continue paying the price of gas for driving my mini van to and from work daily. Cudos to VW for at least getting the creative juices flowing even if this rumored super mini car aren’t true… I for one will be watching out for it!!!!

By: rusty

rusty — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:34:30 +0000

How many SUV’s do you see every day with just one person in them? 98% in this area are that way. Personally this is perfect for 80 percent of the driving I do during the week.

As for the “safety” line. It’s a overused boogie man any more.
Only way to be safe is to stay off the roads and in your caves and fallout shelters.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:03:25 +0000

Of course I’ll buy one (or two or more…)

But Chris’s comment above is correct: this protype was announced in 2002. See the URL he listed.

I’ll believe it when I see it.