A prototype version of the Volkswagen GX3 Concept — first shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show — was caught in testing by spy photographer Christa Lehman. The photograph was reportedly taken at a Lotus testing facility in England. According to Edmunds, the GX3 may be a joint venture by the two companies, and may be sold worldwide. When Volkswagen first showed the concept, it insisted the car-motorcycle crossover would be built, and said it would sell for $17,000.
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03/15, 4:02 PM
posted by:
KissMyX
looks like a lot of fun to drive
03/15, 4:11 PM
posted by:
Adam
If this is actually built and sold for under $20,000 I will buy one. NO doubt. Similar to a Caterham but with a very reasonable price and a good dealership network to service it.
03/15, 4:29 PM
posted by:
Sean
Are the dealers in US taking orders for these yet?
03/15, 6:13 PM
posted by:
digitalzombie
it reminds me of the chrysler prowler. They stop makign the damn car cuz the crash test rating was horrible. I wonder if this car can do better.
03/15, 7:34 PM
posted by:
Jordan
look closely. it’s got training wheels.
03/15, 8:45 PM
posted by:
Nuno
I would love to try driving one of those. LOL, I didn’t notice the training wheels.
03/15, 11:00 PM
posted by:
digitalzombie
yeah i noticed the weird wheels too. i think it’s for anti rolling? I’m guessing it’s a hybrid between a motor cycle and an automobile so they have to balance that car like a bicycle?
03/16, 2:20 AM
posted by:
Kevin Eckhart
Guys guys…the training wheels are for testing tip limits when pushed to the edge. They won’t exist in any production model.
No, I don’t know of anyone taking deposits as of yet as VW has not committed to production, although I think that may be what they are about to do.
I have been compiling a list of those interested by way of http://www.vwvortex.com and have forwarded the list on a regular basis to the Moonraker team (the VW group responsible for the GX3). They are adding that list to their own database. At some point they will contact those in the database for what we all are hoping is good news and a production date.
If you would like to be included, my email address is
kevine@santabarbaravw.com
Email me your name and address. I will send you a copy of the GX3 Press release CD at no cost to you. Your name and address will be forwarded to the Moonraker team and
be added to the database of people interested in the GX3.
Kevin Eckhart
Dealer Principal
Santa Barbara Volkswagen
Santa Barbara, California
03/16, 8:21 AM
posted by:
Jim
Given that a Honda Goldwing sells for about $18k … and a trike mod could add another $6k; this might be the next move for geezer bikers too. Add heated seats and plenty of storage and you’ve got a segment killer.
It’s would be nice to see VW break the Me-Too’ism that goes for creativity in the auto biz.
jim