Jim 2 Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27169 I know electric / hybrid / eco cars often stir up divided opinions. What do you folks reckon? Personally.. I think it's awesome :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GusPW 0 Posted February 22, 2013 I like it but personally I'd sacrifice a few mpg to not have the enclosed rear wheels. Don't like them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 22, 2013 Being built by Karmann too :-) VW has confirmed that the new car will be hand-built at its Osnabruck facility Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonytiger 0 Posted February 22, 2013 I like it but personally I'd sacrifice a few mpg to not have the enclosed rear wheels. Don't like them. My thoughts exactly - I absolutely hate the enclosed wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 22, 2013 Looks like every other electric concept that every other manufacturer has "drawn up". If they do bring it into production, I can guarantee that it will look nothing like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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GusPW 0 Posted February 22, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]72505[/ATTACH] Exactly what sprung into my mind when i saw the enclosed wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilmatt 0 Posted February 22, 2013 Are the enclosed wheels for technical reasons or do they think it looks futuristic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 22, 2013 I know nothing about aerodynamics but I'd presume that open wheel arches cause drag... so closing them off helps reduce it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted February 22, 2013 It's to stop you getting clamped :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted February 22, 2013 Looks great at the front , but as above the rear is a no no for me . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted February 22, 2013 Demolition man speung to mind , horrible horrible looking thing if you ask me id rather walk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devilmatt 0 Posted February 22, 2013 I was wondering if the enclosed wheels are to accommodate clever things on both sides of the wheel. Regeneration thingys and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southie 10 Posted February 22, 2013 Even if, in the real world it only achieves half there quoted 280 mpg thats still impressive Think it looks great for an eco car, expect it will cost a bomb tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yega 10 Posted February 22, 2013 It's to stop you getting clamped :) Genuinely made me lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Aerodynamics, see the original Honda insight. looks like vw have lopped yet another cylinder of their Diesel engines to do this though :) essentially what you have is a turbo diesel 2cv, only less practical :lol: Edited February 22, 2013 by davidwort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
