Volkswagen up! GTI concept unveiled – 115 PS 1.0 TSI three-cylinder engine, 997 kg, 0-100 km/h in 8.8 secs

Volkswagen up! GTI concept unveiled – 115 PS 1.0 TSI three-cylinder engine, 997 kg, 0-100 km/h in 8.8 secs

Rumours of a hot Volkswagen up! have been brewing ever since a GT up! concept showed up during the launch of the original way back in 2011. But Wolfsburg has finally put its foot down by introducing the Volkswagen up! GTI concept at the GTI Meet at Wörthersee this year, with a production version confirmed for early next year.

Meant to harken back to the original Golf GTI, the up! GTI carries specifications that are almost a like-for-like match, with its 1.0 litre turbocharged TSI three-cylinder engine producing 115 PS from 5,000 to 5,500 rpm and 200 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 3,500 rpm. An honest-to-god six-speed manual transmission sends all that power to the front wheels.

Combined with a kerb weight of just 997 kg, this means that the up! GTI will sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds before hitting a top speed of 197 km/h. Despite the performance, the car is said to have low fuel consumption and emissions, thanks to automatic engine stop/start, regenerative braking and one of Volkswagen’s first uses of a particulate filter on a petrol engine.

Volkswagen up! GTI concept unveiled – 115 PS 1.0 TSI three-cylinder engine, 997 kg, 0-100 km/h in 8.8 secs

Differentiating the sporty up! from the rest of the lineup are GTI-specific features such as a red stripe across the grille and a gloss black finish for the front bumper insert. Along the sides, there are deeper skirts, black stripes along the doors and GTI fender badges, while the rear end gains a larger, downforce-inducing rear spoiler, a black diffuser, a larger exhaust pipe and a red stripe across the tailgate.

Inside, Clark plaid fabric upholstery, GTI door sill trims, a sportier steering wheel and gearknob, red dashboard trim, a leather-wrapped handbrake lever, black headlining and red ambient lighting set the up! GTI on the inside, while 15 mm lower sports suspension and 17-inch Brands Hatch alloy wheels hiding 15-inch front disc brakes keep it glued to the road.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Ohsem VW Fire sale.

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  • irizback on May 19, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    back look like iriz

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  • YB Kunta Kinte on May 19, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    I scared to buy this. Then end up like Polo, buy brand new for RM100k but then VW Malaysia later sell for RM38k lelong sales.

    If this UP is for sale say RM100k, for sure few years later VW Malaysia sell it brand new for RM30k

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  • If this comes in, the small car segment will be severely affected. Protong and Gomen will never allow this car to be brought in.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on May 19, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    this is the sort of performance car people want

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  • panjang on May 20, 2017 at 7:58 am

    peak hp from 5k rpm to 5k rpm?
    Thats a complicated way of saying peak power is at 5k rpm right?

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  • Rear… iriz?

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  • This product will not sell.. for those who are looking for a city car are those looking for low cost and convenience .. y the hack pay more for a GTI badge?..

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  • Eternalgl0ry on May 21, 2017 at 2:36 am

    Peak HP at 5k rpm is lol… However the torque is good at low rev range but still really lose to most small hatch rivals.

    I am interested which gearbox will they use on this. If DSG lol forget even bring in to Malaysia probably

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  • Andrekua on May 21, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Is this how MYVI would look like if one were to removed both rear doors?

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  • Bernard on May 21, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    Proton can rebadge it as the new Satria Gti and sell below rm 50k. How?

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  • Wanz Cop Baju on May 22, 2017 at 2:23 am

    Whoaaa,8.8 second from nil to 100
    Crazy looking car concept. I like how the engine rev up

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  • Stranger on May 22, 2017 at 7:56 am

    VW Myvi!

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