Why the VW XL1 was a 300mpg Bugatti Veyron UFO

Why the VW XL1 was a 300mpg Bugatti Veyron. Hypermiling Hybrid Hypercar review.
Why the Volkswagen XL1 was the Veyron of eco cars.
Hypermiling Hybrid Hypercar review.
Hypermiling Hybrid Hypercar review - Volkswagen XL1 is 10yrs old.
The world's most fuel efficient car is 10 years old. Jonny Smith finally gets to drive the extra quirky diesel turbo PHEV aerodynamic teardrop that is the Volkswagen XL1. But is it still impressive? And is Jonny's gen 1 Honda Insight significantly worse for less than a 10th of the price?

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:55 XL1 is 10 years old
2:34 Carvertical check
3:02 RWD, mid engined
3:32 Hypercar construction
3:51 The engine
4:42 Charging unit
4:59 Diesel MPG
5:36 Honda Insight comparison
6:22 Driving
6:35 Plastic windows
7:04 Engine noise
7:55 Carbon ceramic brakes
8:31 Gullwing doors
8:54 Camera mirrors
9:11 Dimensions
10:01 Magnesium wheels
10:27 Thinnest tyres!
11:10 Loss leader
11:33 The cabin
13:27 Windy windows!
14:00 Gameboy dash graphics
15:00 Driving contd
16:52 Motorway driving



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