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Volkswagen UP Hatchback 1.0 65PS Up 3dr

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Not Available
Price	£15,190
Engine Power - BHP	65
Acceleration	15.6
Top Speed	101 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	55.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	115
Length	3600 mm
Width	1641 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	251 l
Minimum Kerbweight	916 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

Galvanished body
Start/stop function with battery regeneration

Entertainment

6 speakers
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 interface navigation system

Exterior Features

Antenna
Black radiator grille
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Electric front windows
Halogen clear headlights with integrated indicators and range adjustable
Heat insulating tinted glass
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
Manually dimming rear view mirror
Rear fog lights
Rear wash/wipe
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
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
Easy entry aid for access to rear seats with memory function
Folding front seat backrest release on front passenger seat
Front head restraints
Fusion cloth upholstery
Heating/ventilation unit with 4 speed fan
Height adjustable rear seat head restraints (x2)
Height adjustable steering wheel
Interior light delay
Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats
Jack and tool kit
Light grey roof lining
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment lighting
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in front doors
Two rear seats with 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
Variable boot floor

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)
Rear drum brakes
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

Black cube 2D upper dashpad
Chrome surrounds to the air vents, radio controls and air conditioning

Wheels

15" Fortaleza alloy wheels and anti theft wheel bolts

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	103
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	103
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	109
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	107

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	64.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	61.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	2E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	81
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	46
NCAP Safety Assist %	55
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)	15.6
Engine Power - BHP	65
Engine Torque - NM	91
Engine Torque - RPM	2950
Top Speed	101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/55 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/55 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	FORTALEZA
Wheel Type	15" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1474 mm
Length	3600 mm
Wheelbase	2410 mm
Width	1641 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1910 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1330 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	959 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	251 l
Max. Loading Weight	414 kg
Max. Roof Load	50
Minimum Kerbweight	916 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.8 m

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