Up! What Car? of the Year 2012
Available now at Drift Bridge Volkswagen - the new Volkswagen up!
An entirely new design from Volkswagen, the up! offers maximum space and a minimal footprint, making it ideal for city driving. Due for its European launch in December, the up! comes in 3 different versions to suit different needs and budgets. take up! is the entry-level car, move up! the comfort-oriented model and high up! the top version. At the car’s market launch, there will also be two models based on the high up!: up! black and up! white.
The new Volkswagen up! made its debut at the Frankfurt motor show and boasts a new generation of three-cylinder petrol engines, which offer excellent fuel consumption and low emissions. There are also plans for an up! with electric drive.
An important new safety technology in the up! is the optional City Emergency Braking system. It is automatically active at speeds under 18 mph, and uses a laser sensor to detect the risk of an impending collision. Depending on speed and situation, City Emergency Braking can reduce accident severity by initiating automatic brake interventions that can even avoid a crash. So far, the up! is the only vehicle in the segment to be offered with this function.
The Volkswagen up! may be one of the smallest four-seater cars, but its se of space is exceptionally good thanks to the wheelbase, which is one of the longest in the segment, combined with an engine that is mounted well forward. With a generous 251-litre boot that extends to 951 litres when the rear seat is fully folded, you'll never want for extra room.
The interior is as colourful as it is capacious, with either decor paint or body colour (depending on the equipment line) used in the interior, including across the dashboard facia. The clean and well-organised layout of the interior of the up! also offers clever details, fun styling and a level of quality that will enhance the market segment.
Available on Volkswagen Solutions at 7.9% APR with 3 Year/30,000 Mile servicing for only £99!
