Rejoice, the VW up! GTI is back in the UK

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  • January 9, 2020 at 4:55 pm#102697
    Brydo
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      Updated Volkswagen up! GTI hot hatch brings added safety tech and 115bhp 1.0-litre engine
      The VW up! GTI is back with a new look and added tech after the hot hatch was removed from sale in the middle of last year due to WLTP emissions testing.

      The up! GTI will be the first Volkswagen to wear the firm’s redesigned logo on the nose. It’s on sale now priced from £15,895 for the three-door and £16,295 for the five-door model.

      Under the skin, the GTI sticks with the 115bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo, which comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox. VW says 0-62mph is possible in 8.8 seconds.

      All up! GTIs come fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, checked cloth upholstery and ambient lighting. A multifunction camera with lane assist, curtain airbags and a smartphone integration cradle have also been added as standard equipment.

      Elsewhere in the up! range, VW has added its familiar R-Line specification to the lineup. It brings 16-inch alloys, black roof and door mirrors, heated seats as well as sportier R-Line bumpers with integrated fog lamps. It also sits on lowered sports suspension. Prices for R-Line models start from £14,280.

      The only other engine option in the up! range is a 60bhp 1.0-litre unit. The fully electric e-up!, which is now capable of covering up to 162 miles on a single charge, will go on sale later in the year.

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    • January 9, 2020 at 5:06 pm #102701
      DBtruth

        Id love a dsg version of this!

        January 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm #102704
        Avatar photoMenorca Mike
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          Me too

          January 9, 2020 at 6:30 pm #102707
          Avatar photoColin
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            I’m long past my speed demon days but I just don’t see an almost 9 second 0-60 justifying VW’s GTI moniker

            "Man is born in freedom, but he soon becomes a slave, in cages of convention, from the cradle, to the grave."

            January 9, 2020 at 6:58 pm #102709
            Avatar photoTardelli

              VW can sell these like hot cakes

              Don’t think it will ever be on the scheme though

              January 9, 2020 at 10:23 pm #102722
              Elliot
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                It would certainly be one for the under 25’s

                January 10, 2020 at 11:40 am #102757
                gillan

                  what a joke. far too slow.

                  January 10, 2020 at 3:37 pm #102766
                  Ben403

                    Unfortunately not, as it’s insurance group 17.

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