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Volkswagen to introduce plug-in hybrids in the coming years

Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybridVolkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid
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The Germans from Volkswagen took advantage of the 32nd International Vienna Motor Symposium which is currently taking place in the capital of Austria to announce that by 2013, few models within the range will benefit from a new powertrain described as “the best of both worlds”, namely a plug-in hybrid system.

Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid

Volkswagen omitted to tell us exactly what models will benefit from a plug-in hybrid version but there is a big chance for the current Golf generation to get a eco-friendly version considering the Golf Twin Drive PHEV unveiled few years ago.

Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid

The Germans claimed that plug-in hybrid models within the range is a must mainly considering that this is the future technology and the task of the century for the automotive industry. The future eco-friendly models bearing VW’s badge will provide the same performance as a model using conventional engines but will dramatically reduce the CO2 emissions and will also provide a good driving range.

Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid

At the same event in Vienna, Volkswagen introduced two new engine, the 1.4-liter TSI developing 158 horsepower and the 2.0-liter TDI which offers 138 horses. The photo gallery attached to this article presents the VW Golf plug-in hybrid we talked above.

Andrei Ursu
the authorAndrei Ursu
Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.

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