Saw this a couple of weeks ago and picked it up on Saturday to replace our reliable but terminally rusted KA. 75PS, sound packet (essential) plus Maps and More.
We tested the following before choosing an up:
- New Ford KA: good engine (4pot), noisy, cramped, terrible dash, poor seats, felt cheap; no essence of the original KA remains. Shame on Ford.
- New Opel Adam - solid, enveloping cabin and amazing sound system, but dynamically unsatisfying.
- 2012 Polo - was hard to stay awake!
The first real journey was a test for the new engine - up and over the 8,000ft Flüela pass to reach the beautiful Engadin valley where it will spend the summer zipping around the meadows. Averaged 5.4l/100km - 52mpg.
It was effortless on the motorway at ~80mph and just needed 3rd and 2nd gear on the moderate to steep inclines, which was to be expected. Love the handling; grips very well in the curves, feels solid and above all, is fun!
At the top, brrrr!
Engadin - on the other side of the pass; Spring comes a few weeks later than northern Switzerland.
The light interior and seats wouldn't have been my first choice, but now prefer the airier feel.
We tested the following before choosing an up:
- New Ford KA: good engine (4pot), noisy, cramped, terrible dash, poor seats, felt cheap; no essence of the original KA remains. Shame on Ford.
- New Opel Adam - solid, enveloping cabin and amazing sound system, but dynamically unsatisfying.
- 2012 Polo - was hard to stay awake!
The first real journey was a test for the new engine - up and over the 8,000ft Flüela pass to reach the beautiful Engadin valley where it will spend the summer zipping around the meadows. Averaged 5.4l/100km - 52mpg.
It was effortless on the motorway at ~80mph and just needed 3rd and 2nd gear on the moderate to steep inclines, which was to be expected. Love the handling; grips very well in the curves, feels solid and above all, is fun!
At the top, brrrr!

Engadin - on the other side of the pass; Spring comes a few weeks later than northern Switzerland.

The light interior and seats wouldn't have been my first choice, but now prefer the airier feel.



