# Circular Aerodynamic Vehicles The Volkswagen XL1 is the World's Most Aerodynamic Car By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-02-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-xl11 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/02/21/volkswagen-xl1-the-most-aerodynamic-production-car-ever/) & [contents.vw](http://contents.vw.ca/vw4/configurator/index.php?lang=en) The [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans) XL1 is a vehicle a part of the next generation of fuel-efficient cars. The German brand is really pumping out inventive concepts and the XL1 is the world's most aerodynamic vehicle yet. The XL1 features a [plug-in hybrid system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1) that allows it to be one of the elite vehicles in the automotive market. The fuel consumption value of the car is 0.9 l/100 km. That is unheard of and thus, allows the super two-seater to cover a distance of up to 50 km in [all-electric mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept) with zero harmful emissions. The Volkswagen XL1 has a low weight, perfect aerodynamics, a low center of gravity and is an impressive, efficient and mind-blowing super car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fuel-efficient Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and designs that maximize fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and operating costs for consumers. - **Plug-in Hybrid Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more advanced plug-in hybrid systems that combine the benefits of electric and combustion engines, providing greater range and lower emissions. - **Aerodynamic Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design vehicles with superior aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency and performance, pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the development of fuel-efficient cars and advanced hybrid technologies to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly transportation solutions. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with the automotive industry to integrate renewable energy sources into vehicle charging infrastructure, enabling wider adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. - **Engineering Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply advanced engineering principles and materials to develop more aerodynamic vehicles, maximizing fuel efficiency and redefining automotive design standards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerodynamic-electric-sedans.md) - [Aerodynamic Long-Range Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresco-xl.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Fuel-Efficient Low Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md)