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Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen up! GTI discontinued as tiny hot hatch meets its end

Volkswagen up! GTI discontinued as tiny hot hatch meets its end

The diminutive sporty hatchback can't be ordered anymore but you might still find one in stock.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2023
20:42 Races and Chases Lightly modified Volkswagen e-Up! Takes to the Nurburgring

Lightly modified Volkswagen e-Up! Takes to the Nurburgring

This electric Up! had lower, stiffer KW coilover suspension and lightweight wheels, all moved by the standard 82 bhp.
By Brian Potter 12 July 2022
Official VW e-up! returns to the lineup to fight Dacia Spring

VW e-up! returns to the lineup to fight Dacia Spring

The automaker stopped selling the entry-level EV due to its popularity.
By Jacob Oliva 20 February 2022
34:40 Green What happens if you drive an EV until the battery dies?

What happens if you drive an EV until the battery dies?

Eyeing a small EV? Then you should see this test.
By Jacob Oliva 29 November 2020
Green VW suggests ID.1 and ID.2 cheaper EVs are in the works

VW suggests ID.1 and ID.2 cheaper EVs are in the works

The two EVs might replace the Up! and Polo.
By Chris Bruce 28 November 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning Custom VW Up! GTI by Vilner turns up the heat on the hot hatch

Custom VW Up! GTI by Vilner turns up the heat on the hot hatch

Visual heat, anyway.
By Christopher Smith 24 November 2020
Facelift Volkswagen Up! GTI hot hatchback has returned to the UK

Volkswagen Up! GTI hot hatchback has returned to the UK

The tiny hot hatch is back now available to order alongside updated Up! range
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2020
Design Science reveals 5 ugliest and prettiest cars from last 10 years

Science reveals 5 ugliest and prettiest cars from last 10 years

Clearly, somebody broke science.
By Christopher Smith 08 November 2019
Manufacturing / Production VW and PSA might discontinue their smallest cars in europe

VW and PSA might discontinue their smallest cars in europe

Profit in the minicar segment continues to thin out.
By Jacob Oliva 10 February 2019
Races and Chases Classic VW GTI vs. New Up! GTI drag race looks slow

Classic VW GTI vs. New Up! GTI drag race looks slow

Can the new kid teach the old dog some new tricks?
By Anthony Karr 10 September 2018
Pricing VW Up GTI order books are now open in the UK

VW Up GTI order books are now open in the UK

The superb supermini starts at just £13,750.
By Dominik Wilde 10 February 2018
Pricing Left-hand drive Volkswagen Up GTI goes on sale in Europe

Left-hand drive Volkswagen Up GTI goes on sale in Europe

But we won't get to see it in the UK until late January 2018 or so.
By Sam Burnett 06 December 2017
Rumours Will the next-generation Volkswagen Up go electric?

Will the next-generation Volkswagen Up go electric?

VW was thinking about canning the Up, but an electric version could save the likeable city car.
By Sam Burnett 14 November 2017
Special Editions Volkswagen Reveals New Special Edition Up

Volkswagen Reveals New Special Edition Up

It might not make it to the UK.
By Andrew Brady 09 June 2017
Concept Cars VW Up GTI Is A Fitting Tribute To The First Golf GTI

VW Up GTI Is A Fitting Tribute To The First Golf GTI

Although a concept for now, the pocket rocket will be launched in 2018.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 May 2017
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