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Facts about Volkswagen Up!
- The Volkswagen Up! was first introduced in the UK in 2011.
- It is considered a city car and was designed to be a successor to the Volkswagen Fox.
- Despite its simple name, the ‘up!’ (stylised) was named after its predecessor, the Volkswagen Lupo, which was in turn named after the Latin word for “wolf” - the letters ‘up’ are also found in the middle of lupo; all of this is referencing VW’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
- The Up! was ambitiously planned to be as popular as the VW Golf, perhaps even becoming the company’s best-selling model.
- The Škoda Citigo and SEAT Mii are rebadged Up! models, all produced in the same plant.
- While noticeably more expensive than the Citigo and Mii, the Up! sold much better but nowhere near as much as Volkswagen intended.
- The Up! won the prestigious World Car of the Year award in 2012, beating the BMW 3 Series and Porsche 911.
- Some of the biggest competitors to the VW Up! include the Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, and Fiat Panda.
- The Volkswagen Up was discontinued in 2023.
- European Volkswagen Ups were assembled at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Slovakia.
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Frequently asked questions about Volkswagen Up!
Is the VW Up being discontinued?
The VW Up was discontinued in 2023 after 12 years of production. According to Volkswagen, the Up was discontinued due to supply issues. This may also be attributed to lower sales than originally anticipated and/or due to Volkswagen’s electrification goals in the coming years. Whatever the case may be, many were sad to see this tiny little city car go.
Is the Volkswagen Up a good car?
The Volkswagen Up is a great little city car that fit into a niche segment that was (and still is) in high demand. Its simple but nice curves, fantastic handling and good fuel economy, and its great price made it an excellent, practical choice for city driving. Its only possible downsides were that other small city cars from SEAT and Škoda offered essentially the same benefits but at a substantially lower price.
What is replacing VW Up?
Since production of the VW Up ceased in 2023, many speculate that its replacement will be the Volkswagen ID.1, which will likely be the nomenclature Volkswagen uses for all future all-electric A-segment hatchback cars. Production of the ID.1 is planned for 2027.
Is VW Up fuel efficient?
As a city car, the Volkswagen Up offers excellent fuel economy for urban driving. Volkswagen claims the Up has a fuel efficiency of around 55.4 mpg (3-door) or 54.3 mpg (5-door). Estimates from 2013 and 2014 Volkswagen Up models are around 50.4 mpg and 44.8 mpg, respectively. For non-electric and non-hybrid city cars of the early-mid 2010s, the Up had very competitive fuel economy.
Is Volkswagen Up good for long drive?
Yes, the Volkswagen Up is surprisingly quite good for long drives. Whether you’re planning to holiday in France or drive through the Netherlands or beyond, the Up is remarkably capable of handling longer distances and motorways even if its natural habitat is urban environments. Of course, the small interior space can feel cramped after a thousand or more miles and there’s no way you could turn it into a caravan, but strictly in terms of performance, the Up is not a bad choice for long-distance journeys.