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There's an ID.1 in development I think with a target release around 2025. Totally different platform to the Up but similar segment of small(ish..) city car. Unfortunately we've kind of reached the end of the emissions/economy trade-off in combustion engines (I think in practical terms anyway) and economy has to suffer slightly for most tweaks made to reduce NOx and particulates etc. It's not good stuff to breathe in, especially in cities where it doesn't disperse as well as CO2 does, tends to linger around urban areas.

this is true either the TDI or the SDI can manage 70mpg if driven gently

Not as bad as Porsche or Mercedes...! 😂 As for economy, the old Polo and our Lupos are more economical. I think 20 years ago, economy was the thing. Now it's emissions. My SDIs consistently average about 65mpg. On a run, always over 80mpg. But I seriously wonder what small car VW will offer once all the Ups are gone? Any ideas or rumours? Anyone?

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