VW E-Up! spy shots

E-Up!

I suspect this car will sell very well in Yorkshire. Who named this thing? Really!

By bibbyg on 15 July, 2011, 10:25pm

Bored

I'm so bored with the whole Up saga. I feel as if we have been reading about this car for literally years. Why don't Volkswagen just put the car on sale and be done with it? Anyway, it will look as dull as all the other new Volkswagens on the road! I mean, look at the new Jetta, was there ever a duller looking car? The previous Jetta was positively innovative by comparison.

By erly5 on 15 July, 2011, 11:48pm

80 miles? Hopeless!

As I write, I am about to set off on a 350 mile journey, which I expect to complete in my diesel powered family estate in comfortably under 7 hours, legally and with stops.

Recognising that this particular example is aimed at city driving, its range is nonetheless typical of what we're hearing for full electrics. So, with one of these, I do 80 miles, then have to stop for an hour to partially refuel; another 64 miles (or 80%, from an 80% charge) and refuel again etc. etc.

In total, I'd have to stop to charge FIVE TIMES for an hour each time on the same journey in an electric - making the total journey time nearer 12 hours!!!! Who exactly do they think is going to put up with that?

Rather than pursuing a non-driving, failed PM's empty electric dream, far better that the car manufacturers plough their resources into hydrogen fuel cell technology, which, once it became commonplace, would dovetail nicely with the real-world needs of real world families.

By GTRoyale431 on 16 July, 2011, 6:16am

Entry £7000, hmmmm

All this talk, and like comment above, it will end up as generic and dull as all VW's, TOTAL cost will be minimum of £9000.
And just how long has this thing taken to develop!?

The end result will be a great waste after that innovative rear-engined concept looked so promising. Hoping VW will prove me wrong.

By JFalck on 16 July, 2011, 7:03am

sad results

After VW teased the world with innovation of the original UP! concept with it's rear engine arrangement, I do not see how anything could cause a stir in VW's fans. Funny how the Japanese ( mitsubishi I )and DB (Smart ForTwo )can make rear engine cars work but VW said over heating was a problem it could not over come..

By christophducati1 on 16 July, 2011, 9:11am

Another Month....Another Version of VW's [L]Up[o]

I just wish VW would get on with producing the new Lupo based small car range. By the time it comes out, the new Smart ForTwo and its Renault Twingo cousin with a rear engine layout will be nearly ready for production. Unless of course they need a lot of time to get rid of unsold Fox models? Let's hope their new small car range isn't as much of a disappointment as the Fox was. Perhaps VW feel there's little or no profit in small cars, although Hyundai Kia and others may beg to differ, and they just want to make bigger and more profitable models.

By n50pap on 17 July, 2011, 9:42am

I have to agree whole heartedly with everyone above.
VW have introduced us to this awesome little car way back in 2007!! 4 years down the line and the looks alone now blend with anything on the road, while it would have created a bit of a stir maybe 3years ago...

By danielbez on 19 July, 2011, 7:21am

£8000 Electric city car !!!!!!!!!!!

If VW do deliver on their promise, they should sell a million.
All other electric cars have a target on road price in excess of £20,000 except for Renaults 4 wheel scooter Twizy.

By John_H8 on 19 July, 2011, 9:26am

E...by gum

£7000? who are you kidding VW?
Thers no way will the German giant want to sell this car, at that price.
They're used to extracting the maximum price for the minimum spec.

By toycollector on 19 July, 2011, 12:05pm

It's...

...the old-model Polo. After piling into a wall. Dull. Electric or not. Please Fiat, show VW how to do a small electric city car.

By nhunt2 on 19 July, 2011, 5:40pm

Everyone's an idiot here..

Unless you are blind, the badge on the back says Polo and it's http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_427/car_photo_213643_7.jpgobviously a Bluemotion Polo like this one -

By AExposer on 4 August, 2011, 11:48pm