In the U.S.,
calls the idea of a car smaller than Mini-Mental images of a narrow interior,
no trunk, and wheezing, gutless engine. (The fact that the for two one of the
few smart cars for less than a Mini supports this impression is sold.) It has
always been a different story in other parts of the world, enjoy a number of
such cars a cult like following that. Small car from Volkswagen sometimes with
this kind of immortality (read a short story of the little VWS) flirted, and
the company hopes will be introduced next spring on similar success with its
new Up!, A new small car in Europe.
For the 139.4-inch length, the Up! has an unusually long
wheelbase of 95.3 inches. It is also quite wide 64.6 cm. The four wheels are
pushed to the four corners will help to improve not only the relationship, but
perhaps most importantly, the creation of more space for passengers. Nine cubic
meters of loadspace, a figure that increased to 34 with the folded rear seat.
The rear seats in other cars of this size are often downhill, because they are
totally inhospitable to leave, but the rear seats of the Up! provides a
reasonable amount of headroom. If the first row of people pushing their way to
the back seat, rear-seat legroom is fine too.
Driver and front passenger are spoiled anyway. The Up! has a
great track-out space in all directions and a large, well-read instrument
panel. For the HVAC and stereo controls are ergonomically placed high up!
(Unfortunately we had only once) in the center console. The plastic sheets are
cheap, but they are so well designed and assembled so that the impression they
give is anything but cheap. Even the bare metal on the doors looks cool,
especially with the displays dash pad in the same color. At the top of the
center console, an optional navigation system in cooperation with suppliers,
the Navigon is out of the car can be taken if you want to explore a city on
foot, developed. The interface is nicely designed, but can be more intuitive,
and the system got us back in the wrong direction. After trouble with the touch
screen and keyboard in frustration for a few minutes, we just switched off and
picked up a paper map.
Power comes from the first iteration of all the new EA211
engine family that will eventually consist of three-and four-cylinder turbo in
the atmosphere and forms. Currently, the Up! is provided with two similar
atmospheric 1.0-liter three-Bangers. The base model is 60 hp at 5000 rpm the
engine makes 75 more in 6200. The maximum torque of both motors is 70 lb-ft
from 2000 to 4300 revolutions per minute. In the city, the less powerful engine
is perfectly adequate, but the difference is only noticeable if you are really
sure both of them.
We took the 75-HP Up! for an extensive tour of Wolfsburg, where she developed (it is built in Bratislava, Slovakia)
was. Despite the lack of a balance shaft, the three units is a smooth and
pleasant sound with a high spinning. It's just not very flexible. Starts are a
pretty dull affair, and although the three speeds on the 6000-rpm redline
smoothly and without much fuss, it has little enthusiasm to do that. It takes
time to accumulate at any speed. Even with the more powerful engine, must be
0-to-60 mph acceleration still is 12.4 seconds, with the 60-horse engine need
13.6. Speeds are considered a top-107 and 99 mph, respectively. At least they
did not use much fuel. The optional start / stop system, the Up! should return
the equivalent of 36 mpg on the EPA combined cycle. (For reference, a Fiat 500
is a manual with an overall rating of 33 mpg.) The force is on the front wheels
via a five-speed transmission with a lesson or two might of Honda in the
precision and feeling to learn. A single coupling will be offered automatically
shortly after takeoff. In contrast to silky-DSG from VW, the single-clutch
gearbox traditionally rough positive, although the company promises will be
different this time.''
The Up! 'S-chassis set-up is surprisingly comfortable. Even
long journeys would be nice, thanks to the relatively long wheelbase and
dampers that do a commendable job of filtering out bad potholes and bumps. The
downside is considerable role. The Up! does not feel as agile as we were hoping
for a little VW, and the controls are perhaps a bit too easy. But we recognize
how unremarkable the standard system kicks in. If you push the stability of the
car, the smell of the brakes, disc brakes, rear drum brakes, you tell the system
works.
The really good news is that VW customers who expect a more
sporty setup. VW chief research and development, Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed
that a sport suspension will be offered soon. In addition, Volkswagen is
planning a series of Up! Derivatives, including a five-door, all-electric
model, sister of Seat and Skoda models, and perhaps even a one-box
mini-mini-minivan mensen mover think if VW Bulli concept. Also, athletic body
variants are possible, and if not confirm VW, we suspect it is a full up! GTI
is a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder appear in the not too distant
future. Appears at the time, the derivative, we hope execs are their thoughts
on the small hatch in the U.S.
There are currently incapable of producing any plans, said Hackenberg, but he
adds that the car could be federalized to our market without much trouble.
We love the mature nature of the Up! And its clear and sharp
styling works well. The rear view with its large windows looks very modern, and
the headlamps and grille form a face, friendly, is not too sweet. The Up! is a
practical car without the sacrifice we are afraid of this class. Not only that,
but, like the modern Mini, which is cool. However, we want to wait for the
turbo.
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