Ok, so today I had a test drive in a black High Up - pretty much the spec/colour I wanted (although I would have added the sound pack for the extra speakers)
Have to say wasn't overly impressed. Car looks pretty good, not amazing though or stand out in the way the Fiat 500 did couple years ago. Certainly blends into the background without offending if that's the wish.
Positives were the engine refinement which was surprisingly good for a 3 cylinder, and the excellent ride (at the expense of a little too much body roll when pushing on though). General fit and finish as expected were good. Boot spacious, especially with the drop down section - nice touch.
Negs - lightness of steering, ultimate lack of oomph from the engine (ok, maybe to be expected for the size/output), notchy gearshift. was surprised by lack of controls for multimedia on the steering wheel even as an option - this is a little poor both from a safety and convenience viewpoint. Maps and more was useful...but let down by an old style resistive touchscreen instead of a capacitive one. In other words, you have to actively press on the screen rather than touch - for that, please give my regards to 6 years ago VW!
So to sum up, I found it to be a competent inoffensive vehicle with the engine refinement stand-out for me. But it didnt blow me away enough to drop a deposit on it there and then. They tried to sweeten it by throwing in the 3 yr service deal for the original price and then the mat set too, but ultimately I don't feel this car is worth the significant premium in this class. For many I'm sure it will be, maybe for the badge alone, but not for me.
Just my tuppence worth
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Edited by: kathyp
Have to say wasn't overly impressed. Car looks pretty good, not amazing though or stand out in the way the Fiat 500 did couple years ago. Certainly blends into the background without offending if that's the wish.
Positives were the engine refinement which was surprisingly good for a 3 cylinder, and the excellent ride (at the expense of a little too much body roll when pushing on though). General fit and finish as expected were good. Boot spacious, especially with the drop down section - nice touch.
Negs - lightness of steering, ultimate lack of oomph from the engine (ok, maybe to be expected for the size/output), notchy gearshift. was surprised by lack of controls for multimedia on the steering wheel even as an option - this is a little poor both from a safety and convenience viewpoint. Maps and more was useful...but let down by an old style resistive touchscreen instead of a capacitive one. In other words, you have to actively press on the screen rather than touch - for that, please give my regards to 6 years ago VW!
So to sum up, I found it to be a competent inoffensive vehicle with the engine refinement stand-out for me. But it didnt blow me away enough to drop a deposit on it there and then. They tried to sweeten it by throwing in the 3 yr service deal for the original price and then the mat set too, but ultimately I don't feel this car is worth the significant premium in this class. For many I'm sure it will be, maybe for the badge alone, but not for me.
Just my tuppence worth
Edited by: kathyp
