The Volkswagen XL-1 Is an Insanely Rare $150,000 Efficient Supercar

Summary by Krater

A review of the 2014 Volkswagen XL1, a limited-production hybrid economy car from Lane Motor Museum featuring butterfly doors, staggered seating, and advanced aerodynamics yielding up to 260 mpg, concluding with a DougScore of 46 out of 100.

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Answers: What is it like to drive and review the rare 2014 Volkswagen XL1?

• 2014 Volkswagen XL1 review
• Economy car features and design
• Carbon fiber construction in automotive
• Volkswagen XL1 interior and quirks
• Fuel economy and performance testing

What it concludes

• The Volkswagen XL1 achieved a remarkable 260 miles per gallon in real-world production.
• Volkswagen built only 250 units of the XL1, selling just 200 to retail buyers for around $150,000.
• The vehicle features a unique offset seating configuration and lacks traditional windows and mirrors for optimal aerodynamics.
• Despite its incredible fuel economy and futuristic design, the Volkswagen XL1 receives a DougScore of 46 out of 100.