When Volskwagen unveiled its three-wheel GX3 Concept last year and claimed it was headed for mass production, it seemed too good to be true. Despite initially insisting the project would go ahead, VW eventually got cold feet and scrapped it. Now, an independent firm called Defiant Motors is attempting to acquire the rights to the GX3 design, with hopes for mass production.
“We hope to partner with VW, having them produce the vehicle and have it rebadged as a Defiant,” said Aaron Mady of Defiant Motors. “While doing so we still intend to keep to the original projected price of under $17,000.”
Volkswagen is believed to be fully capable of producing the GX3, but legal concerns over the unsafe nature of the vehicle have prevented the company from selling the car-motorcycle mash-up.
“We would like to emphasize at this point that we have not currently entered into any agreement with Volkswagen,” a statement on Defiant’s website reads. The company hopes Volkswagen will allow it to market the GX3 and will assume the liability associated with selling it.
