Volkswagen introduces its entry-level budget car, the up!
WOW is at the launch of Volkswagen’s small car that is full of charisma. The award winning up! will be introduced below Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Polo, which have been the top two best-selling passenger models in South Africa since 2010.
With its pure design, maximum space on a minimal footprint, quality and attention to detail as well as affordable innovations it embodies the core values of the Volkswagen brand.
At 3 540 mm in length, 1 641 mm in width and 1 489 mm in height, the up! is one of the smallest four-seater cars on the market. Its overall length consists of short body overhangs and a long wheelbase of 2 420 mm. Thanks to these dimensions the turning circle of the up! is an unusually compact 9.8 metres.
Use of space inside the car is exceptionally good, with space for four adults. This is due to the wheelbase, which is one of the longest in the segment, combined with an engine that is mounted well forward. The 251-litre boot is also significantly larger than is typical in this class. When the rear seat is fully folded, cargo space increases to 951 litres.
Powering the up! is a new generation three-cylinder petrol engine with outputs of 55 kW. Combined fuel consumption is 4.7 l/100km with CO2 emissions of 108 g/km.
Two derivatives are available: Take up! and Move up! Both derivatives are competitively priced and offer a high level of standard equipment. A raft of safety features including ABS and four airbags are available as standard features.
Prices:
1.0 MPI Take up! (55kW) R133 500
1.0 MPI Move up! (55kW) R140 500
Volkswagen up! comes standard with a 3 year/ 120 000 km manufacturer warranty, a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty and 15 000 km service intervals.
Look out for the driving impression coming soon.