Volkswagen unveiled the new compact coupe hybrid vehicle at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The coupe can achieve fuel economy of 4.2 liters per 100 km while accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reaching a top speed of 227 km/h. This impressive performance is enabled through a combination of a 110 kW gasoline engine, 20 kW electric motor, and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox. The new compact coupe concept demonstrates Volkswagen's vision for a fun yet fuel efficient front-wheel drive hybrid for the compact vehicle class.