up! (Germany, 2011)

The Up is positioned below the Golf and Polo in the VW lineup meaning it will take the place that was occupied by the Lupo.

The Up is available with VW's new family of three-cylinder petrol engines. These 1 liter engines are available with outputs of either 60hp or 75hp and consume 4.2l/100km of petrol for the 60hp version or 4.3l/100km for the 75hp version.

The Up was designed to maximize interior size while using the minimum of exterior area. The car has short front and rear overhangs in its 3.54 meter length and a wheelbase of 2.42m. For its diminutive size, it is actually quite tall at 1.48m. This should maximize headroom and cargo space. The Up can carry 251 liters in the boot and 951 liters with the rear seats down.

For a small city car, the Up is coming packed with features. It is the first small car to come with city emergency braking. It is a system that will bring the car to a complete stop if the driver to going less than 30km/h, and it senses an emergency situation.

The Up will also be the first car of its kind from VW to come with a portable infotainment device. This unit, made by Navigon, combines the car's navigation, radio, telephone and information systems. The unit snaps into place above the center console. Apps will be made available later than can add functionality to the device.