Volkswagen’s new small car, the up!, will be launched in Europe in December. At point of entry, there will be three versions to cater for different budgets and needs – the take up! is the entry-level car, move up! the comfort-oriented one and high up! the top of the range version. The market launch will also see two independent models based on the high up!, these being the up! black and the up! white.
The new car will also see the debut of a new three-cylinder 1.0 litre petrol engine, initially in two output guises, these being 60 PS and 75 PS. In its BlueMotion Technology form, with a Stop/Start system, the up! promises 4.2 l per 100 km (60 PS) and 4.3 l per 100 km (75 PS) in fuel consumption.
As it goes along, a natural gas engine with 68 PS with the same basic configuration is set to follow, and there are also definite plans for an up! with an electric drive to be introduced in 2013.
Smaller than the Polo, the up! is very much catered for urban use, with a maximum utilisation of space being the operative word. At 3.54 m long, 1.64 m wide and 1.48 m tall, the company says that the up! is one of the smallest four-seat cars around, but with conspicuously short body overhangs and a very long wheelbase (2.42 m) the car has a body layout that fully utilises the space available in the new design.
The long wheelbase, combined with an engine that is mounted well forward, means that the interior is decently sizeable – the car seats four comfortably, with 251 litres of boot space left over. With the rear seat fully folded, cargo space increases to 951 litres.
The cabin will be cleanly laid-out, and Veedub says that the interior will offer numerous clever and detailed solutions, fun styling and a level of quality that will “enhance the market segment.” Depending on the equipment line, either decor paint or one of the five body colours available for the car will be used in the interior.
Features will include what is called a Dash Pad, an instrument pad extending crosswise in front of the driver and front passenger. Elsewhere, a maps + more system will be offered, as part of a mobile Portable Infotainment Device (PID). The user simply snaps the PID into place above the centre console, and navigation, telephone and infotainment can now be controlled and viewed via the PID touchscreen.
The touchscreen can also be used to view important vehicle information, such as the visual display of the ParkPilot, which controls the car’s distance to the next vehicle. Apps specially developed for the up! also let users extend maps + more to meet their specific needs.
In terms of customisation, optional features include up! boxes, which are box sets for shopping, long trips or for children on board. There’s the “kid box”, for example, which is designed for parents with small children – it includes a bag for the thousand small items that are essential with small children, as well as a toy to cuddle and a lunch box for the obligatory snacks. Other up! boxes will be called the “city box” and the “travel box.”
Elsewhere, among the other items on the options list for the car is City Emergency Braking, which features automatic braking intervention. Automatically active at speeds under 30 km/h, the system utilises a laser sensor to detect the risk of an imminent collision. VW says the up! is the only vehicle in the segment to be offered with an emergency braking function for city driving.
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really awkward to pronounce the name, need to shout a bit :P but the car is really nice though :)
the side view of front part looks like new myvi…
the side view of rear part looks like old myvi…
but it’s waaayyy better than myvi!
confirm lg besssttt
just look the rear
so much better looking and properly designed than ‘lagi best’ myvi
deluded myvi fan,thinking his myvi is same like VW…get a life man!
deluded persona fan,thinking his persona is same like mercedes…get a life man
VW Up = Work of Pro Designer.
Kia Picanto = Work of burnout copier.
exterior-wise Picanto is nicer, VW is cooler because of brand name only.
Up! is too girlyy
It’s cute to see the exclamation mark (‘!’) emblem on the car…..
Yes, it is. But had to resist temptation to use a line such as “In Europe, it shouldn’t cost much to make an up! yours” …
I can’t believe you didn’t use that. It’s perfectly justified literary mischief.
bile sampai malaysia, harge teros jd mahal walaupun ianya utk entry-level car
AP system to enrich Umnoputra causing hardship for rakyat
Umnoputras taken very little compared to what mata sepets taken from this country and its people..
Now here’s a bright and educated one. Everyone come and listen to what he have to say!
Brighter than you obviously
Looks like Matt is one of those rent seekers. Waiting for hand out day in & day out. Parasites…
Jim, just ask men on the street who is the real blood sucker, cheaters and liars and parasites.
Like it or not ‘umnoputra’ is the people who gave citizenship to many immigrants many years ago, so pay some respects..
Are you able to work hard and develop your country?
Are you able to abolish the free money in the pocket system?
Please be good…
We need to work hard for the money, and not getting free money in the pocket.
Free money in the pocket system will not do good for the country.
Who is mata sepets?
It means Chinese…
No la.. he means japanese…. they are sucking our money using p2 name. No heart feeling ok.
i agree with matt…umnoputra just a tool for mata sepet..it is so obvious…umnoputra just puppet for mata sepet..its the truth u all cannot deny that
This is so funny, why don’t they work hard to earn the money?
Why Proton is having quality problem?
A puppet is under control because of some dirty/hidden stuff?
Others also has AP long time ago, ask cycle & carriage, Tan Chong, Toyota, Honda etc…
Lol last time The new Polo looks like New Saga now this VW small car looks like Proton Emas. I thought Proton the only company copying others but now VW copy cat Proton.
Seriously better get Fiesta lorh.
Don’t even know what you are blabbering about LOL.
you must be kidding!in German no one know about the Saga BLM or Myvi so VW how to steal the Proton and Perodua design language?just similar…
But they do know what is Lotus and Italdesign… They also give TUV to proton Savvy… ANd their bmws even got beaten by Waja in many Touring race around the world…. Oh dun forget that VW want to buy Proton….. And got reject by Proton…. Also they even fight with GM and several companies to owned Proton.. All fail…
how u know?
Don’t under estimate people’s knowledge within the same industry. I had a collogue from UK who was ex Collin McRee co-driver during their armature, he knows who is Saladin, if he knows Karamjit , I was not surprised.
nothing wrong to be the potong supporter.. but pls comment base on fact.
VW Up! debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
potong EMAS debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
so, if u r saying copy cat, then u should know who is it..
nice.. but i bet it wont reach malaysia hehe..
Will reach la.. but carry a price tag of a Vios.
price of Inspira got la, price of Vios, dream on
What c0ck you bro?
Inspira RM78,999 ~ RM91,999
Vios RM71,990 ~ RM92,000
BTW, Proton FTW!!
now readers have to differentiate between MoFaz and M0Faz… haishh.
maybe it will be manufacture here since they have plant here in malaysia
This will bring a good flight for Perodua.
Anyway, the original Daihatsu is coming out from Indonesia very soon, so the price may still be cheaper than this VW.
hah hint of myvi in every angle i see
Blah…. Nothing special designwise…
It’s an entry level car…. What do you expect?
sure after this people will say this car is beautiful.. its volkswagen man, everything is perfect.. but when proton and myvi did like this, sure people will bash kaw kaw..
We are probably the only country who don’t like what we do.
A nation of bosses but no leaders.
A land of mouths with no hands.
A country of yearns yet no will.
We consume but not create.
Of images and not substance.
Vacancy for Leaders, Hands, Will, Create, Substance
Too many complains…
Never thank to what we have, please save your money and visit other 3rd world countries.
Are we not living in a third world country anymore?
where to buy… a perfect car to commute between house to office…
Nampak macam Kenari.
LOOK LIKE EMAS…….. F**K VW
i think this is emas since there is update from Paul Tan on VW Guegaro( sorry coz of t he spelling) design VW.
Where is Emas? This is due in December 2011.
4.2 l per 100 km.
The dashboard so Passo-ish.
Apsal la buruk keta VW nih luar cam keta Korea dalam merah campur kaler seat murah.
isn’t up! the concept for Lupo (same like iroc was for the scirocco)
yes, but new name might bring better luck
Myvi looks like Hyundai Tucson,Sage BLM looks like Camry,Saga FL ‘ 2011 ‘ looks like Polo ‘ 2010 ‘ since FL copy Polo,Inspira looks like Lancer…typical Malaysian…typical 3rd world country people lolx hahaha
DSZ and his management must be kicking themselves
in the you know where cos they threw away twice a golden
opportunity to be part of the VW team.
Imagine where would the Emas be with this joint collaboration ?
Instead they chose to go their way and see where are they now?
TM your “my way” theme song backfired !!
Sorry!!
Suzuki already regret about its partnership with VW. Proton did smarter move…AVOID. Yes VW did manufacture cool high quality car, but partnership strategy with em is just rubbish
The World think that Proton itself is rubbish anyway… unless you are able to prove otherwise…
Suzuki design their own car & engines and
they are already champions in their own league.
Proton has NOTHING to offer and they wanna play
hardball. Well lets see how long will this Ego
and Bodoh Sombong attitute last !
proton did design own car and engine..for ur info
So what if it’s not able to sell to the World and earn money?
what about the transmission? DSG? heheh
Will be a great car to weave through traffic in KL. Amoi kiasu pun kalah! hehe
BTW: Price in europe is €9500, including 20% tax = RM40.832
A Viva (Daihatsu Cuore) is €9450 in europe including 20% tax = RM40.617
RM215 more for a VW is not too expensive? ;)
for me it look like emas front and rear end.. and have a side view that somehow resemble myvi..
OMG, not bad. This car got 5 doors or not?
always dreaming to own a VW, but always realize it is impossible because of high price tag due to unreasonable taxes. what a shame tax imposter.
and you must also be ashamed of the subsidy you get isnt it?
Gimme this car over any Japanese cars. VW treat their brands better than Diehardsure
Look at the width of this tiny little car.
Shame to you TOYOTA Avanza.
does the car come with colourful balloons tied to the roof, a chubby annoying scout trying to sell me cookies and a talking dog name Dug?
U forgot to mention that the car’s designer was an INDONESIAN..woot!!
No wonder it’s so ugly…
Reborn VW Lupo? :D