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Plug-In plus Volkswagen equals fuel efficient and fun!

Plug-in's are all the rave these days and Ford, Toyota and Honda all are now offering vehicles fitted with the unique powertrains. 

The problem? 

It isn't 'fun' to drive a Prius Hybrid.  It isn't fun to drive a Fusion Energi.  It isn't fun to drive the Accord Plug-in. 

The solution? - German Engineering...

Enters Volkswagen into the mix and just as the case with VW's gasoline and clean diesel vehicles, the suspension and torque are brought to the party and the results... According to a fully documented rumor, Volkswagen Plug-in is in the making and it isn't just fuel efficient transportation, it's a joy to drive.  Transportation doesn't have to be boring, and Volkswagen's niche in the automotive world satisfies the 'fun' during your daily commutes. 

Hoping to capitalize on the performance reputation of the GTI:


Volkswagen is reportedly developing a car called the Golf GTE. Power would come from the same powertrain slated for the Audi A3 E-Tron, a 1.4-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder with 148 horsepower. Mated to that is a 107-horsepower electric motor, which draws power from an 8.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack. Six-speed, dual-clutch transmission would shift 204 total system horsepower to the front wheels, which Autocar claims will allow the GTE to hit 62 miles per hour in 7.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 135 mph.

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