2013 Volkswagen up! 4-door

Volkswagen’s up! was a small two door vehicle which quickly became a top seller, and now the company is hoping to repeat the success with the 2013 Volkswagen up! 4-door version.

Apart from the addition of the two extra doors and the profile change required to implement these, the 4-door version is identical to the 2-door.

Trims

There are six trims available. The entry-level trim is the take up! followed by the move up! and finally the high up! which has two other variations called the up! white and the up! black. The car could rightly be termed a city utility vehicle. It is aimed at the cost conscious market.

It is shipped with a new concept three cylinder engine with 1-liter capacity and there is room for only two adults in the rear. Buyers can choose between the standard 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.

Interior

Despite being a budget vehicle, the Volkswagen up! 4-door can be equipped at a reasonable price with the company’s maps + more navigation system. This features a portable touchscreen that can be positioned above the center console and includes a media player and a phone dock for hands-free calling.

The car can be tailored to an individual’s requirements by choosing from a range of apps that are available.

More

The maps+more system provide many useful features, many of which can be voice-activated. It can display warnings if doors are not closed properly. One of its cleverest functions is a Trainer app. This monitors the driver’s performance over time and then suggests improvements that will lead to better fuel consumption.

The up! is built from steel that is manufactured using the very latest technology. This results in improved body strength by using high strength and ultra high strength steel, yet makes for lighter components. Using these materials means the car is 13 percent lighter than its forerunner.

The 2013 Volkswagen up! 4-door comes with a City Emergency Braking function. This is a function that is automatically activated at lower speeds and uses radar to monitor traffic in front. It will apply the brakes if it detects a possible collision risk.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Compact Base Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: NA Miles Per Gallon: 63 combined
Dimensions
Length: 139.3 in. (354 cm) Wheel Base: 95.2 in. (242 cm)
Height: 58.1 in. (147.8 cm) Width: 64.5 in. (164 cm)
Curb Weight: 2048 lbs (929 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 8.8 cu ft Maximum Seating: 5 people
Performance
Engine: 3 Cylinder Displacement: 1.1 Liter
Horsepower: 59 HP Max RPM: 6000 RPM
Torque: 70 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Transmission: 5-Speed manual
0-60 mph: 14.4 seconds Maximum Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)

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