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Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its Golf TDI Hybrid, capable of 89g/km and 83mpg.
In order to achieve these high levels of efficiency, the VW engineers have fitted the Golf with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder diesel engine that works in tandem with a 220V electric motor.
The electric motor powers the car from standstill with the little diesel engine engaging only if extra acceleration is needed or when driving at motorway speeds.
Under braking, the electric motor operates as a generator ...Read the full article

If this thing would have had a gasoline engine, I would have been much more excited, diesels still stink. But if it is able to take you around town without having to use the engine, than I guess, this could be a real help for getting the smog out of the cities. And if it doesn´t cost a fortune, this should be a winner, much more than the Lupo.

diesels are known for torque.  electric motors have max torque from a standing start. 

by combining the two will the front wheels rip the car in two?  is that why they don't quote a 0-60?

would be no loss if this car got shredded.  looks very plain and boring.  hopefully the technology can be put inside a slightly more exciting shell.