Picola Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 The mirrors are abit shrek earsThe wheels are cool!Looks strange, but a good strangeReminds me of Mr Soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 In Europe, power will come from a relative of the 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine currently found in Polos and small Skodas.Oh dear. I've driven a polo with that engine in. It sucked, big style. Lots of noise, not much else. The 1 litre in the 107 et al is far more responsive and fun. The polo was like a suet pudding in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kam Racing Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I think the lower bumper needs a bit of work still...maybe a gti edition could be sorta like this (rubish photoshop job but its late and i think you'll get the idea) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 The first thing I thought when they had named it up was l-up-o and sc-iroc-co. I love it, is it rwd drive? that would make sense with the engine in the back. Maybe the 1.2 they power it with will be similar to the 1.2 turbo in the Renault twingo. We'll have to wait and see, very interested though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 This video is well worth five minutes of your time. http://www.webridestv.com/movie_v3.aspx?movieid=300It shows you just how small this thing really is. Plus, you have to see the dash in action (and the satnav) - I doubt they'd make it into production, but still very impressive.Deek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Looks good. Absolutely love the front and side profile. Still not 100% sure about the back end thoughR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 The 60bhp 1.2 will be more than enough.The 50bhp 1.0 was fine in the Lupo, I would imagen the up! is just as light/lighter than the Lupo.Dont forget the Polo is oer 1100kg so it will feel sluggish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbeth! Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I think it looks better in the vids than any of the pics.Speedo/Trip functions and Satnav look quality pieces of kit, and should be light and handle well.Has there been any other colours mentioned than white? Not that white wont be the best colour, but its very Apple.Might start saving.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'm not too sure on it tbhdon't like the look of it all that much maybe it'll grow on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I hate it but then i love it then i hate it again and then i love it then I hate it but im am still gonna own one when when/if it gets released yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO7LXJ Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I like the look the ass end is a bit strange. The 1.2 in the lighter Fox is quicker than the Polo. The Up is supposed to be lighter than the fox. no need to break the bank if it is going to cost £4000 ripe for modifying unless it comes as standard with those wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Lovin the whole squishy cartoon look of it, but its still a bit odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luppie70 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I like but not sure on wheels or big back window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Saw it on the TV.Going to cost £6k for the posh one, £5k for the budget one.Should be on sale end of 2008 or beginning of 2009I think Im going to buy one.If the 1.2 Polo engine fits, Im sure the 1.6 GTI engine will also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 £5000? I'll believe it when I see it.They said that about the Renault Twingo. What do we get? From £8500!!!!In Europe, Britain is the land of plenty money. And suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Seat is also part of the Up project to create new affordable models for VW and Skoda. The spiritual successor to the Arosa – hence its ‘Ros’ name – is at least three years away. But it will be a more convincing entry-level hatch than the Polo-derived Arosa and by then Seat’s new design language should be well practiced.Ros city car - due early 2011Autocar, Latest News, 22 Nov 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 looks good. there is going to be a nice lineup of cars coming from vw soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 So is the so called "UP" a new beetle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 i think the platform, will be used for lupo/arosa and some kind of retro beetle. vw have said they will use if for various themes, also the mini mpv type thing aswell. they are trying out lots of ideas for it. maybe the beetle looking version will be the fiat 500 competitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarroll Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I just saw a Fox inialating an MG ZR....A proud moment to be had by all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Well, it seems that the Up! is in trouble The most interesting Volkswagen idea of recent times was the tiny Up! mini-car, basic and cute and shown as a concept with a Smart-like rear engine. It was planned for launch in 2010 but has hit a few snags along the way, one of which is that rear engine.'It was not fully thought through as a concept,' says Bischoff, 'and it may yet be front-wheel drive because of cost and aerodynamics.' It turns out that being tall and rear-engined, the Up! is unstable in crosswinds in a way which might have been acceptable to buyers of an original Beetle but isn't acceptable now. There was also a problem with getting enough cooling air to the engine.'We'd have had to make dramatic design changes to make it work, so it's better to use front-wheel drive and get back to the original look. It will have an interior that will be unusual – we're deeply into metal-sheet doors.'By the time the Up! comes, a lot of product will have been renewed and there will be a feeling of functionality. The Up! will fit well.'Source: http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/225360/v...king_ahead.html << On the plus side, there are some interesting comments on the New Polo in that article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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