Skip advert
Advertisement

Volkswagen's futuristic XL1 has sold out in the UK

If you live in the UK, your chance to buy Volkswagen's £100,000 XL1 eco-supercar has passed. They've all gone!

Volkswagen XL1 on the move

Despite having a hefty price tag of just under £100,000, all 30 examples of the Volkswagen XL1 have sold to buyers eager to own what is arguably one of the most futuristic cars the German brand has ever made.

A source told Auto Express that while the firm received a large amount of interest when prices were revealed in the summer of last year, the anxious bit was when the time came for interested parties to stump up the cash.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Most economical cars

But some of the UK’s leading and most forward-thinking businesses and individuals have lapped up the car. One customer has even ordered three and will use them as display vehicles in their offices around the world. Only 200 XL1s were made by Volkswagen to showcase its efforts at being at the forefront of fuel-efficient car technology.

Volkswagen XL1 front view

The XL1 is a plug-in hybrid which uses an 800cc two-cylinder diesel engine producing 47bhp and a 27bhp electric motor giving a combined power output of 74bhp to the rear wheels. An official combined fuel economy figure is rated at 313mpg, emissions sit at just 21g/km while in electric mode, the XL1 has a range of 31 miles.

At this year’s Paris Motor Show, the German giant also revealed the XL1 Sport. Powered by a Ducati motorbike engine, the Sport happened to be the Volkswagen Group’s 200 millionth car. At the moment, VW has no plans to build the car. 

Now read our full round-up of the 2014 Paris Motor Show

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV undercuts the VW ID.Buzz by a huge £25k
Kia PV5 Passenger - show front

New Kia PV5 Passenger MPV undercuts the VW ID.Buzz by a huge £25k

New entry into the electric people carrier market undercuts the VW ID. Buzz by a significant margin
News
29 Apr 2025
Car Deal of the Day: BMW’s ultimate luxury SUV at an unusually low price
BMW X7 - front

Car Deal of the Day: BMW’s ultimate luxury SUV at an unusually low price

German firm’s flagship SUV could never be called cheap but it is exceptional value at £735 a month – making it our Deal of the Day for Sunday 27 April
News
27 Apr 2025
New 2025 Kia PV5 van starts from a tempting £22,645
Kia PV5 Cargo on display at Commercial Vehicle Show - front 3/4

New 2025 Kia PV5 van starts from a tempting £22,645

All-new entry into the van market promises competitive pricing and comes with a range of up to 247 miles
News
30 Apr 2025