Comments on: Volkswagen to reveal 1L/100km concept at Frankfurt – report

By: Timmy

Timmy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:13:19 +0000

This is sexy. I would buy it. If Clarkson doesn’t put it in the cool section of the cool board I may have to kill him.

By: Elitist

Elitist — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:05:06 +0000

Funny when the Germans and Italians do something it becomes ground breaking…Maybe its just me….

By: Collin

Collin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:49:22 +0000

I’m ecstatic that Volkswagen continues to pursue gas saving technology such as the L1 concept car. Granted, this car may not be perfect, but I think we all need to prepare for the reality of gas becoming more expensive with Peak Oil, and as a result, cars becoming lighter and more aerodynamic.

Do we sacrifice safety? Oddly enough, I think the concept of safety has really changed. I still drive a 1969 VW Type III, and I guarantee you it is no where near as safe as would be the L1. Unfortunately, I get the sense that the SUV is often equated to safety, and anything smaller, lighter, and more compact (oh, and gas saving) is unsafe.

Anyway, go Volkswagen! Volkswagen has been behind the curve lately and I applaud this effort. I look forward to the L1 release. And, to make sure no one forgets, I have started up a Twitter page: http://twitter.com/VW_L1_Love. Follow VW_L1_Love and lets continue this discussion.

By: Carfanatic

Carfanatic — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:14:38 +0000

If I may enlighten you Isuzu, the 2002 concept had front and rear ABS and ESC, why would they not put it on this new concept?

Almost forgot, ti also apparently had airbags.

By: Isuzu

Isuzu — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:11:54 +0000

Clearly you don’t understand carbon fibre construction nor energy absorbsion engineering, nor the weight of safety equipment components. This lightweight concept car is showcasing fuel efficiency not safety. Probably doesn’t even have DSC/ABS etc.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:39:21 +0000

Well said

By: Baddass

Baddass — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:40:53 +0000

What about VW’s previous 1L vehicle? Has everyone forgotten that?

By: Carfanatic

Carfanatic — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:05:16 +0000

absolutely

By: Minnow

Minnow — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:35:50 +0000

If they have used a carbon fibre reinforced aluminium honeycomb chassis then it would be extremely rigid and light. Im sure they would not have skimped on safety.

By: MotorMan

MotorMan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:12:20 +0000

50cc scooters don’t get that good economy, however I suspect that this also has a crash safety rating not much better than a scooter.

5 star green rating, 1 star safety rating???