The new up! GTI was launched in 2018, four decades after the first Golf GTI. The 85 kW/115 PS turbocharged engine of the up! GTI has a fuel consumption of only 5.7 to 5.6 liters per 100 km (WLTP, combined). The up! GTI, which is equipped with a gasoline particulate filter, reaches a top speed of 196 km/h and can accelerate to 100 km/h from standstill in 8.8 seconds. Typical of the GTI model is the sophisticated sports chassis, which combines the agility of a go-cart with a very comfortable ride.
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Press releases
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Volkswagen receives awards from auto motor und sport magazine for exceptional design and interconnected technology
Readers of auto motor und sport magazine have selected the Volkswagen up! GTI to receive the ‘autonis’ award for design excellence, with the model coming top of its category. Volkswagen tasted further success with the We Park parking app, which received the Car Connectivity Award during the event. -
International Engine of the Year 2018: the innovative 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTIwins the award in its category
The innovative 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI has been named International Engine of the Year 2018. In other words, the sustainable, yet powerful three-cylinder turbo engine has managed to win one of the most prestigious trophies in the world of engine manufacture. The award was bestowed by an international jury consisting of top journalists. For this year’s edition, the experts reviewed engines in 12 categories, with the 1.0 TSI holding off strong competition in its cubic capacity class (under 1.0 litre) to win. -
New up! GTI
Volkswagen will soon launch the new up! GTI which features low weight, a powerful engine, sports running gear and typical GTI characteristics both inside and outside the car. This means that the most popular small car can now be ordered for the first time with characteristic GTI traits. Pre-sales for the new sports car have begun, and prices start at 16,975 euros.
Press kits
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The new up! GTI
A sports car in the original GTI format. It is the small GTI that enables younger drivers to fulfil a dream, and those who are perhaps not-so-young to rekindle old memories.