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January 16, 2006
Move Over, My Tryke Is Comin Thru
Volkswagen recently unveiled their GX3 concept at this years LA Auto Show and the response was overwhelmingly positive. They also let it slip that the U.S. gov'ment have approved the three wheeled motorcycle inspired vehicle for legal street and freeway usage. So what's it mean for us?
Well as it stands, VW says it's only a concept but is willing to bring it to market if demand is there. As I said before, the public absolutely loved what they saw and at under $17k, VW might create a new market.
Spec wise, the GX3 is pretty impressive. It's basically a motorcycle in a tryke design making it much more stable. It also gets motorcycle fuel economy at an impressive 46 mpg and yet still manages to go from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. DMV classifies the vehicle as a motorcycle so yes, you do have to wear a helmut but that also means you can ride in car pool lanes all by yourself. Awesome huh?
VW, BRING IT!
more pics after the jump
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Comments
This is very similar to the Campagna T-Rex which came out a few years back. At the price of the T-Rex (base price of $48K) it could only be a rich person's toy not a mode of transportation. The Tryke seams much more plausible at $17K.
Posted by: bucho at January 16, 2006 10:33 PM
it's like a motorbike, but you get to keep your legs!
Posted by: A.J. at January 17, 2006 5:59 AM