VW GX3 super trike. coming soon to a dealer near you!

[phillyesco]

"CAR magazine is reporting that the wild VW GX3 concept is making it's way to production. Born from VW's "Moonraker" project, here are the highlights:

- Is destined for U.S. sale (maybe California only)
- Lotus is doing R&D and will supply the front suspension/steering (Elise-based)
- Mechanical components would be shipped to the U.S. to be assembled here by a third party using a locally sourced tub.
- Target weight: 1257 lbs.
- Target power: 125HP from a 1.6L four
- 0-60: 5.7 secs. Top Speed: 125mph
- Avg. fuel consumption: 46mpg
- Sales goal: 10,000/yr.
- Price: $17,000
- On sale: before 2009"

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[blueb3]

Yet another fun runabout that we will never get on this side of the pond. I would love to have one, but the thing would be invisible to every SUV driving moron on the road. It just sit's too low.

[phillyesco]

Yet another fun runabout that we will never get on this side of the pond. I would love to have one, but the thing would be invisible to every SUV driving moron on the road. It just sit's too low.
what side of the pond are you on? its coming to the us, but maybe only CA...

[Wiscon_Mark]

It's like the Ariel Atom, but cheaper.

[blueb3]

Here in America, but I just don't see how safe this thing could actually be with the proliferation of SUV's and distracted drivers.

[phillyesco]

Here in America, but I just don't see how safe this thing could actually be with the proliferation of SUV's and distracted drivers.
i see what you mean, but it wont be any less safer then a street bike. imo its interesting.

[gil_ong81]

just get a motorcycle.

[SlowLeg]

i like it, expecially for just 17k. Im not in any positon to buy one of course, but i appauld any automobile that is as different as that one.