Miles Ahead
Volkswagen explores the future of driving
What will driving be like in the future? Volkswagen engineers, designers and trend researchers are jointly developing an array of exciting answers to this question. In their vision of the future, vehicles may communicate with traffic lights, lasers may help warn of road hazards, and your car might be able to drive itself in some situations.
VW UP!® LITE concept
The Up! Lite concept is the world’s most fuel-efficient four-seat vehicle, achieving 70 mpg/highway. This amazing efficiency is realized with a hybrid drive consisting of a newly developed two-cylinder TDI® clean diesel engine, an electric motor, a 7-speed DSG® gearbox and an outstanding drag coefficient of 0.237. The three-door concept is based on the future New Small Family, a new model series from Volkswagen.
ON(E) concept
Tired of traffic jams? An urban vehicle for personal mobility, Volkswagen’s futuristic On(e) concept uses a wireless ad-hoc network to connect with other cars and exchange traffic information with other drivers and traffic control centers.
L1 concept
The world’s first one-liter car, the L1 sips only one liter (0.26 gallons) of fuel to travel 62 miles. The driver and passenger sit behind each other in the high-tech vehicle, which minimizes driving resistance through lightweight construction, excellent aerodynamics, new tires and chassis parts.
EGO concept
With an eye toward the year 2028, the Volkswagen Ego is a two-seat concept vehicle with an all-electric power source. Inside, it’s outfitted with a highly sophisticated system of lasers, ultrasound and cameras that can warn of upcoming hazards—and a cruise control so advanced you can actually turn control over to the car in certain circumstances.
E-UP! concept
The all-electric E-Up! vehicle offers a range of 80 miles and a full recharge in less than five hours. Solar panels on the roof and the sun visors help charge the car’s electrical system.
ROOM concept
Designed for families, the ROOM concept vehicle contains a driving assistance system, intelligent traffic management systems and expanded navigation software. The car positions itself automatically in traffic, plans lane and speed changes jointly with other road users and brakes in emergencies.
NCC concept
The New Compact Coupe is a hybrid-drive vehicle with sports appeal and crisp styling that offers a combined 45 mpg. A four-cylinder version of Volkswagen’s TSI® engine offers 150 hp and is combined with a 27-hp electric motor and an efficient 7-speed DSG® gearbox. With plenty of zip, the car can go from 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds.