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This all-new roadster reveals Volkswagen is taking the fight to the Lotus Elise! Fresh from launching its Scirocco, the firm will unveil a new sports car at Novemberò€™s Los Angeles Auto Show.
The mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive model takes inspiration from 2005ò€™s funky Eco Racer concept. With power coming from a range of 2.0-litre TSI engines, performance and economy should be impressive. Thatò€™s why VW is targeting Hondaò€™s hybrid CR-Z, as well as the Elise, with the new car.
Production is set to start early in 2010, with prices kicking off from around Ò£20,000 ò€“ similar to the Scirocco coupé. The sportster could even form the basis of an R4 model from sister brand Audi, as well as a modern take on Porscheò€™s 914 ò€“ just what the 911 maker needs after a sales slump caused by economic and environmental concerns.