VW UP GT

[weebob]

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25042

hoped they would maybe of had a little more power. no real figures other than the 110bhp batted about, originally it was claimed to be a 98bhp (111 lb/ft of torque) 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, who knows.

Anyway, whats everyone think? Theres something quite twingo about the front and the stance, i like it. I used to love the lupo GTI, really wished I had owned one.

 

[DrDrew]

The old lupo GTI's were awesome. I actually saw one on the road yesterday and still think they look great. Quite similar to the 133 in a few of the specs/figures etc.

I've not actually seen an UP yet. Would quite like to have a go with one to see what they're like. Not sure I like the image of the back from that article weebob. Will have to wait and see if it grows on me.

 

[weebob]

the back is a little bland to me, not offensive

 

[maggi200]

The whole VW group is about inoffensive cars...

Looks quite funky and cool. I'd probably quite like one! THe lupo gti is awesome, and quick

 

[jra3d]

Could be quite a grower!! I think it needs a bit more aggression like the r34s but thats my opinion!

But a good improvement

 

[AlunJ]

I like these, I was actually tempted to get one before I got my twingo

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Ide have one, looks quite similar to a twingo like you said, cool looking front end and stance, but crappy looking rear, abit like my ex

 

[weebob]

Ide have one, looks quite similar to a twingo like you said, cool looking front end and stance, but crappy looking rear, abit like my ex

lol nice on

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

But talking of the car, looks like a nice upgrade, sounds very Eco! Don't like buying fuel

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Panda abarth sounds interesting!

 

[manofhow]

i like it, vw have needed a small car, they were so wrong to replace the lupo with the fox.

i miss my dads gti it was nuts

 

[MovingShadow]

Not really a fan of VW, don't me wrong though, they're good cars but they seem so.. dull?

They all look the same on the inside and on the outside its either a streched out Golf (= Passat) or a cramped up version which is a Polo.

 

[Kelly_GT]

the car looks really boring in my opinion, lacks .. something .. and the rear is hideous!! I'd always wanted a Lupo GTI and hoped one day they'd bring it back but this car is just a let down and so overpriced just cause it has a VW badge on it. Just my opinion though ..

 

[MovingShadow]

the car looks really boring in my opinion, lacks .. something .. and the rear is hideous!! I'd always wanted a Lupo GTI and hoped one day they'd bring it back but this car is just a let down and so overpriced just cause it has a VW badge on it. Just my opinion though ..

I agree with the scottish broad

 

[Kelly_GT]

the car looks really boring in my opinion, lacks .. something .. and the rear is hideous!! I'd always wanted a Lupo GTI and hoped one day they'd bring it back but this car is just a let down and so overpriced just cause it has a VW badge on it. Just my opinion though ..

I agree with the scottish broad

Women are always right

 

[MovingShadow]

the car looks really boring in my opinion, lacks .. something .. and the rear is hideous!! I'd always wanted a Lupo GTI and hoped one day they'd bring it back but this car is just a let down and so overpriced just cause it has a VW badge on it. Just my opinion though ..

I agree with the scottish broad

Women are always right

Unfortunatly, I've noticed that :lol:

 

[Alex_225]

Sadly VW have never bettered the Lupo in terms of character for their smaller cars. With it's big round lights and square back it was a cool little car. Sadly the Fox and now this just don't compare. I've no doubt this is a good car but it looks boring and generic...........prefer my old Lupo!

 

[Kelly_GT]

Sadly VW have never bettered the Lupo in terms of character for their smaller cars. With it's big round lights and square back it was a cool little car. Sadly the Fox and now this just don't compare. I've no doubt this is a good car but it looks boring and generic...........prefer my old Lupo!

Always thought I'd have a Lupo GTI as my first car but when i saw my Twingo I knew it was the one :lol: .. Id love to see a more modernised Lupo with similar stylings and a slightly bigger engine ;-) but if this is VWs answer then im a little dissappointed :-(

 

[weebob]

Sadly VW have never bettered the Lupo in terms of character for their smaller cars. With it's big round lights and square back it was a cool little car. Sadly the Fox and now this just don't compare. I've no doubt this is a good car but it looks boring and generic...........prefer my old Lupo!

that looks awesome Alex, like the wheels.

The fox was a joke, poorly built and massively over price

 

[Alex_225]

My one was actually a 1.4 Sport so 100bhp but with the exhaust, induction kit and Raceland manifold ran 117bhp on Surrey Rolling Road.

To be honest the Twingo was the perfect replacement for that car. The Lupo (with coilovers) handled brilliantly, looked cool and had loads of space inside, it was like The Tardis. The Twingo has the same feel but you don't need it scraping the deck to look good and it'll handle as well if not better so that's why I changed.

If I'd had the money to keep the Lupo I would have done. Also they're still quite pricey. Although I tidied up the looks of my Lupo, wheel refurb, black roof etc I only lost £200 in the two years I owned it!