Volkswagen Up 1.0 65PS Black Edition 5dr Review
Category: City car
Section: Version review

The model
Read full reviewThe Volkswagen Up offers plenty of choice to appeal to a wide market, including electric and hot-hatch variants. It combines fun driving manners with generous standard equipment, while a high-quality interior sets it apart from rivals such as the Kia Picanto. It’s a shame the entry-level engine is a little underpowered, though, and automatic emergency braking isn’t available.
get the best priceThe trim
See full equipmentThe Black Edition gets appropriately coloured 16in alloy wheels, dashboard fascias and a black roof, as well as and tinted glass. It’s only a couple of hundred pounds more expensive than the regular Up, but we don’t reckon it’s worth it for the sake of some extra paint.
The engine
See full engine specsKey information
54.3
251
litres
119
g/km
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