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Volkswagen UP Hatchback 1.0 115PS Up GTI 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Up GTI
Price	£19,560
Engine Power - BHP	115
Acceleration	8.8
Top Speed	122 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
Length	3600 mm
Width	1641 mm
Height	1477 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	251 l
Minimum Kerbweight	992 kg

Driver Convenience

Digital clock
E-call
Lane assist
Multifunction computer
One touch indicators
Rev counter
Speed sensitive power steering
Speedometer, electronic odometer and fuel gauge
Tailgate

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Body lowered sports suspension
Galvanished body
Start/stop function with battery regeneration

Entertainment

Composition colour system with 5" screen, DAB, AUX in socket, SD card, MP3/WMA/AAC, 4 X 20W, bluetooth, audio connection and USB connectivity
Smartphone answering button on multifunction steering wheel with audio over the vehicle speaker system
Smartphone interface navigation system

Exterior Features

Antenna
Black decals above door sill
Black radiator grille
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome trimmed surround on light
Door sill protectors in stainless steel with black honeycomb pattern inset and GTI logo
Electric front windows
GTI badge
Halogen clear headlights with integrated indicators and range adjustable
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
LED rear number plate lights
Left side chrome exhaust tailpipe
Manually dimming rear view mirror
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear tailgate spoiler in gloss black
Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx 65% tinted
Rear wash/wipe
Red Stripe on lower tailgate
Red stripe with chrome detailing on lower radiator grille
Unique GTI badging on front wings, rear tailgate and front radiator grille
Windscreen wipers intermittent wipe

Interior Features

12V accessory power point in centre console
2 cup holders in the front and rear centre console
2 separate seats in 2nd row
Ambient lighting red below upper dashpad
Black roof lining
Cooled glovebox
Driver seat height adjust
Drivers and front passengers easy entry sliding seat with memory function
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Folding front seat backrest release on front passenger seat
Front and rear carpet mats with contrast stitching in red and grey
Front head restraints
Front sports seats
GTI logo and red contrast stitching on steering wheel
Heating/ventilation unit with 4 speed fan
Height adjustable rear seat head restraints with red contrast stitching (x2)
Height adjustable steering wheel
Interior light delay
Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats
Jacara red cloth upholstery
Jack and tool kit
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment lighting
Multifunction leather trimmed three-spoke steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in front doors
Two rear seats with 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
Variable boot floor

Packs

GTI styling pack - Up
Winter pack - Up

Passive Safety

3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Anti-lock braking system with EDL, EBD + TCS
Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Engine drag torque control
Front disc brakes
High tone horn
Hill hold control
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear drum brakes
Red brake calipers
Two 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Volkswagen roadside assistance
Warning buzzer and light for front and rear seat belts if unfastened

Security

Electronic engine immobiliser
Locking fuel filler cap
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys

Trim

Chrome surrounds to the air vents, radio controls and air conditioning
Matt chrome trim on interior door handles, infotainment system + instrument cluster
Red pixels dash pad

Wheels

17" Oswald alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
Tyre mobility system

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	119

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	55.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	46
NCAP Safety Assist %	86
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.8
Engine Power - BHP	115
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	122 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/40 R17
Tyre Size Rear	195/40 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	OSWALD
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1477 mm
Length	3600 mm
Wheelbase	2412 mm
Width	1641 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1979 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1380 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	959 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	251 l
Max. Loading Weight	388 kg
Max. Roof Load	50
Minimum Kerbweight	992 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.8 m

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