Volkswagen Up!
The Volkswagen Up!, which was introduced in October 2011 in the UK and December 2011 in Europe, is a small, city-friendly hatchback known for its maneuverability and fun driving experience, particularly in urban environments. The VW Up! also boasts good fuel economy and is considered one of the cheapest cars to run. The Up, along with the Škoda Citigo and SEAT Mii, are built on the same platform, often referred to as the "New Small Family" platform. This
allows Volkswagen Group to produce multiple models with similar underpinnings, streamlining production and reducing costs.
Over 1.1 million Volkswagen Up! vehicles were produced during its production run. The Up! was manufactured in Bratislava, Slovakia, and also in Taubaté, Brazil. The model was available in both 3-door and 5-door versions, with the 5-door being the more popular choice due to its practicality.
The VW Up! received numerous awards, primarily for its performance as a city car. Key accolades include being named "Best City Car" by Auto Express multiple times, including a four-year streak from 2017 to 2020. It also won the "City Car of the Year" title from Auto Express for three consecutive years. Furthermore, the up! GTI model has also been recognized for its performance and fun-to-drive factor.
Speaking of the GTI model, it received a facelift in 2016, introducing revised styling both inside and out, along with a new turbocharged 1.0-litre TSI engine. The exterior changes included new front and rear bumpers, a redesigned grille, and LED daytime running lights. Inside, the dashboard received new color options and a revised design, and a new steering wheel was introduced. The updated model also offered comprehensive smartphone integration through a docking feature for sat-nav, audio, and Bluetooth functions.
The electric variant of the model, called the e-Up!, was first introduced in September 2013, with retail deliveries beginning in October of the same year. It was part of Volkswagen's push into full-production e-mobility alongside the e-Golf. It became available in other European countries, including the UK at the end of January. The e-Up! received an update in 2019 with an improved battery capacity, range, and energy consumption.
Volkswagen discontinued the Up city car. Production ended in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the model being taken off sale in the UK and Europe after 12 years.
Volkswagen Up!
The Volkswagen Up!, which was introduced in October 2011 in the UK and December 2011 in Europe, is a small, city-friendly hatchback known for its maneuverability and fun driving experience, particularly in urban environments. The VW Up! also boasts good fuel economy and is considered one of the cheapest cars to run. The Up, along with the Škoda Citigo and SEAT Mii, are built on the same platform, often referred to as the "New Small Family" platform. This
allows Volkswagen Group to produce multiple models with similar underpinnings, streamlining production and reducing costs.
Over 1.1 million Volkswagen Up! vehicles were produced during its production run. The Up! was manufactured in Bratislava, Slovakia, and also in Taubaté, Brazil. The model was available in both 3-door and 5-door versions, with the 5-door being the more popular choice due to its practicality.
The VW Up! received numerous awards, primarily for its performance as a city car. Key accolades include being named "Best City Car" by Auto Express multiple times, including a four-year streak from 2017 to 2020. It also won the "City Car of the Year" title from Auto Express for three consecutive years. Furthermore, the up! GTI model has also been recognized for its performance and fun-to-drive factor.
Speaking of the GTI model, it received a facelift in 2016, introducing revised styling both inside and out, along with a new turbocharged 1.0-litre TSI engine. The exterior changes included new front and rear bumpers, a redesigned grille, and LED daytime running lights. Inside, the dashboard received new color options and a revised design, and a new steering wheel was introduced. The updated model also offered comprehensive smartphone integration through a docking feature for sat-nav, audio, and Bluetooth functions.
The electric variant of the model, called the e-Up!, was first introduced in September 2013, with retail deliveries beginning in October of the same year. It was part of Volkswagen's push into full-production e-mobility alongside the e-Golf. It became available in other European countries, including the UK at the end of January. The e-Up! received an update in 2019 with an improved battery capacity, range, and energy consumption.
Volkswagen discontinued the Up city car. Production ended in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the model being taken off sale in the UK and Europe after 12 years.