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I believe the Up GT goes on sale some time in 2013 - just wait for the stampede when the order books open!
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Me first, Me first!!!
GT will be a little corker and released I bet with a Mii FR and Citogo VRs. If the engine is like the 1.2TSi it will be a hoot to drive and make use of the decent chassis all three have.
Should have a TSi version of theexisting Up! 3 pot with 109Bhp.
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Should have a TSi version of theexisting Up! 3 pot with 109Bhp.
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If it goes as high as 16-17k, the polo gti would be a better buy.......if 13-14k, I'll buy one, if much more....either a golf cabrio or a polo blueGT
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MarkyMark said:
Methinks you know more than you're telling
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UP R Line........Hmmmmm UP GT sounds better imho
Well if it's to be badged GTI let's hope it lives up to the badge (unlike the polo) £12-13k would about right anymore and it's in A500 territory, polo blue gt is ull as ditchwater to drive and over priced, let's hope VW make it fun and release it in carbon grey to match my mk6
Whatever it's called, VW Germany have indicated that it should sell for less than £14k and would need to be priced at this level to compete vs. cars like Suzuki Swift etc.
They will probably price it competitively but with a load of options for all those who like 'loading' their cars - at which point £16k could become a reality.
They will probably price it competitively but with a load of options for all those who like 'loading' their cars - at which point £16k could become a reality.
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/volkswagen/2014-volkswagen-golf-carbon-gti-ar134799.html
I've just found this article. It appears that VW are going the right way. Sports cars with reduced weight.
I've just found this article. It appears that VW are going the right way. Sports cars with reduced weight.
no mention of Up! GT in the build up for the Paris motorshow all be it mk7 Golf is taking the headlines
had a polo coutesy car today and can't believe how awful it was compared to the Up Black in our dealers, so praying the GT will be a cracker
I'm fairly confident a Carbon GTI will be joining the fleet if it appears as agree move in right direction
had a polo coutesy car today and can't believe how awful it was compared to the Up Black in our dealers, so praying the GT will be a cracker
I'm fairly confident a Carbon GTI will be joining the fleet if it appears as agree move in right direction
What VW should do with any form of higher performance Up! is to have a mode switch so that you can drive the car in Eco mode with similar performance and economy as the current 75p Up!
And then the driver can switch modes as required which automatically changes the map settings for the ECU and diverts exhaust gases to whatever turbocharger is installed. And at the same time a 2nd diff switches in which changes the gear ratios. A sort of overdrive type unit to take advantage of the increased torque produced. You are going to loose 15-20mpg when "sports" mode is enabled however for the purposes of the EURO fuel figures the car retains its Eco ratings and taxation status.
Now wouldn't that be interesting?
vup rider
And then the driver can switch modes as required which automatically changes the map settings for the ECU and diverts exhaust gases to whatever turbocharger is installed. And at the same time a 2nd diff switches in which changes the gear ratios. A sort of overdrive type unit to take advantage of the increased torque produced. You are going to loose 15-20mpg when "sports" mode is enabled however for the purposes of the EURO fuel figures the car retains its Eco ratings and taxation status.
Now wouldn't that be interesting?
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