03-19-2012, 01:39 PM
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Cynical mind...just as long it is not a heavily govn'ment subsidized project, the shareholders of this huge & conservative corporation will ONLY allow & produce a viable consumer product.
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Good points. I wonder how much a "halo" car is worth, though?
Creative accounting could justify a sizeable chunk of the project as marketing, another chunk as R&D for future models....
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03-19-2012, 01:39 PM
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Hello -
Reminds me of a Ford Probe, 2012 style :
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03-19-2012, 01:56 PM
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Didn't see the source for the slow accel number; could be fiction, could be typo, could be a number for diesel only or electric only acceleration, but I don't think VW would accept it being slower than an old Microbus.
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03-19-2012, 02:43 PM
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...I'm thinking the slow 0-50 mph was engine only, without help from the 27 hp electric motor.
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03-19-2012, 02:47 PM
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Not to be sold in North America I assume ?
Beautiful car.
Any guesses on cost ?
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03-19-2012, 02:54 PM
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$40,000-$50,000
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03-19-2012, 03:53 PM
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Don't worry, you guys are getting the XXL1 with a front mounted V8 and slushbox that gets 1MPG.
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03-19-2012, 04:17 PM
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I just had to give you a thanks for that one ! The XXL ...perfect play on the name ! ( and sadly so true )
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03-19-2012, 05:26 PM
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That is way cool. Too bad the US will (undoubtedly) not let it in without that V8 and slushbox.
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03-20-2012, 02:03 PM
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I am disappointed that the mule has optical side view mirrors, in addition to the video mirrors. One would think that the laws could be modified to allow for video mirrors?
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Mirrors are mandatory for type approval until 2013 or 2014 .
It looks even normal with the rear wheel skirts removed.
What's the white arc over the front wheels though ?
Front wheel skirts would be something 
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