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VW hints at tomorrow’s saloons with new plug-in hybrid

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Author: | Updated: 20 Apr 2015 12:18

This is Volkswagen’s latest plug-in concept car - the C Coupé GTE – which has been unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show.

The C Coupé GTE is as long as VW’s Phaeton at over five metres in length

Developed for the rear-space loving Chinese market, the four-door saloon is as long as VW’s Phaeton at over five metres in length, and uses a petrol-electric drivetrain to strike an appealing balance of impressive performance and strong fuel economy.

It combines the efforts of a two-litre four-cylinder 210PS petrol engine with a 124PS electric motor for a combined power output of 245PS and up to 500Nm of torque.

This means it can dash from 0-62mph in 8.6 seconds with a 144mph top speed, but driven more kindly, it can achieve 122.8mpg combined, emitting 55g/km of CO2.

0 to 62mph in 8.6 seconds and 122mpg, not baaaad

In all-electric mode, the C Coupé GTE can cover up to 31 miles (with speed restricted to 81mph), and more than 800 miles in total.

Much of the C Coupé GTE’s design is likely to reappear in future saloons from VW. The brand is particularly proud of its long ‘confident’ bonnet, ‘elegant lines’, low-profile side windows and wide rear. VW loves big butts, who knew?!

The C Coupé GTE confirms that VW is serious about expanding its range of plug-in vehicles, following the launch of the e-up, e-Golf and Golf GTE, as well as the Passat GTE due late 2015.

Other plug-in concepts from recent times include the Cross Coupe GTE and madcap Ducati-powered XL Sport

The hybrid saloon will be on show at Auto Shanghai 2015 until April 29.

Much of the C Coupé GTE’s design is likely to reappear in VW’s new saloons down the line

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