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Volkswagen Up Hatchback 1.0 75 B'motion Tech high up! 5dr Review

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5 out of 5 stars

What Car? readers say

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Key facts

0–60mph: 13.2 secs
Top speed: 106 mph
Average mpg
Tank range: miles

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The full Volkswagen Up review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Three-cylinder not fast
Ride & Handling
5 out of 5 stars
Supple ride, agile and nimble
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Could be quieter at high speed
Buying & Owning
5 out of 5 stars
Not cheap, good investment
Quality & Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Better than the class norm
Safety & Security
3 out of 5 stars
All the kit you really need
Behind The Wheel
5 out of 5 stars
Great layout and comfortable
Space & Practicality
5 out of 5 stars
Good for passengers and luggage
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Ok, but lots of good-value options

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

We’ve driven both versions of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. The higher-powered 74bhp car copes well at motorway speeds, but it needs plenty of revs to get going. The 59bhp version is slower, and while it’s capable on urban roads, it can struggle a bit on the motorway. The optional ASG transmission makes life more difficult, as it causes the car to lunge in between shifts.

There are three trim levels to choose from, and all come with four airbags and ABS as standard. It also has an automatic emergency braking system, and although it doesn’t come as standard, it can be fitted to any version as an option – it’s reasonably priced, too.

The VW Up is pretty basically kitted out. Air-conditioning and electric front windows only start mid-range, and if you want the terrifically handy portable sat-nav infotainment unit, you’ll either have to add it as an option or buy the top of the range car.

Reader test team says:

Volkswagen Up Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 5dr

This is my wifes car - lucky her! I collected this from London and drove it all the way to Dunblane, years ago driving a 1.0ltr car that distance…

PHILIP MCRAE

4 out of 5 stars

Volkswagen Up Hatchback 1.0 75 high up! 3dr

A great little car that I prefer driving around town than my BMW. The car looks great, rides OK on the 16 inch wheels and is plenty fast enough. Very…

Mark Steers

5 out of 5 stars