j37 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 The following is a translation (by BabelFish) of a German webpage on the Lupo GTi, which makes for entertaining and amusing reading. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> I particularly like the bit about the 'knacking'. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Driving report VOLKSWAGEN Lupo GTI The tearing wolf125 HP bring the new Lupo GTI powerfully on trab. The force package rounds the model pallet off with the smallest Wolfsburger. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nearly already legend: Before well 25 years the first gulf GTI on the market debuetierte. Its inheritance carries the gulf IV. Afterwards the Polo GTI followed and now ziert also the smallest Wolfsburger the magic contraction, the Lupo.Already from the conditions the sport equipment makes powerfully which ago: 15 tariff of aluminum wheels, issued fenders and Seitenschweller, as well as a bulliger bumper with three salient air intakes underlines the dynamic appearance from the front. Differences to the normal Lupo concern also the short tail. A spoiler thront above, down makes itself broad a double exhaust in the center.With the weight powerfully one abgespeckt: Fenders, doors and hood consist, as with the Dreiliter Lupo, of aluminum. Thus it brings also only 978 kilograms on the balance.One did not save however with the equipment: ABS, many electrical aids for outside mirrors, doors and windows, even xenon headlights and ESP already are in the basic price of 33.640 Marks with in it. Only who courage drop: Seitenairbags cost 469 Marks specially.The interior was adapted to the sporty character. With red dyed seat belts, hoehenverstellbaren sport seats in front and chrome rings for Tacho, tachometers and analog clock. With the distribution of the Metalles the Wolfsburger has however somewhat too thickly laid on: It looks quite klobig and does not please everyone.But the drive of the fastest series Lupos is straight correct and speaks a clear language. The 1,`6-Liter` Sechzehnventiler carries 125 HP out, is at the same time with high engine speed and strongly. For the Sprint of zero on 100 kilometers per hour the GTI needs accurately 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed ends with proud 205 km/h. Also on average 7.0 litres premium fuel VOLKSWAGEN numbers consumption and because the engine fulfills the euro 4, one saves thus 600 Marks of taxes.Three words over the new `five-course` haven transmission: briefly, knackig, precisely. Just as convincingly also its chassis presents itself. It is balanced, taut and thereby the travelling comfort on the distance does not remain not too hard. Together with the `goal-exact` power steering the Lupo GTI thirsts formally for the next curve. With the out accelerating the drive pulls violently at the leather steering wheel, but applies otherwise: Top. Result: Strongly and knackig. The sportiest all Lupos makes mood correct and steps into the Fussstapfen for first gulf of the GTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDub Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Hightlights for me are..."the smallest Wolfsburger" ......Wolfsburger???"It looks quite klobig" But you must all beware of my 1,`6-Liter` Sechzehnventiler!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Ace!I speak fluent `pigeon-english` cos o me job! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 But the drive of the fastest series Lupos is straight correct and speaks a clear languageUnlike this report.... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> :wink:FussstapfenMy new favourite word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 I thought this online report was a bit harsh from carsurvey.org :A brilliant, but flawed package What things have gone wrong with the car? Front brake discs warped. Sticking rear caliper replaced. Steering gator burst. Faulty wiper blade. Broken battery box cover. Sticking electric windows. Top & bottom sections of drivers seat material worn. Alarm keeps going off. 2 panels repainted due to paint flaws. Front suspension to be stripped to find severe knocking sound. General comments? Brilliant looking & handling car. Excellent cabin let down by unsupportive seats. 6 speed box a joy to use. Anyone over 6 foot may find driving position a bit cramped. Finally given the gti tag it's reputation back. Great package let down by dealer and vw's customer service.1 comment, click to readRequest deletion of this reviewPlease Vote:How well written is this review? 1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Brilliant Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No Search for New and Used Volkswagen Lupos available in the UKGet a UK Insurance Quote for a Volkswagen Lupo Engine and transmission 1.6 petrol Manual Performance 8/10 Reliability 3/10 Comfort 7/10 Dealer 1/10 Running costs (higher is cheaper) 7/10 Distance when acquired 18 miles Most recent distance 2600 miles Previous car Nissan Sunny First year of ownership 2001 Most recent year of ownership 2002 Date of Entry 28th April, 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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