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Volkswagen UP Hatchback 1.0 65PS R-Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	R-Line
Price	£17,255
Engine Power - BHP	65
Acceleration	15.6
Top Speed	101 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	118
Length	3600 mm
Width	1641 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	251 l
Minimum Kerbweight	916 kg

Driver Convenience

Digital clock
E-call
Lane assist
Multifunction computer
One touch indicators
Rev counter
Speed sensitive power steering
Speedometer, electronic odometer and fuel gauge
Tailgate

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Body lowered sports suspension
Galvanished body
Start/stop function with battery regeneration

Entertainment

6 speakers
Composition colour system with 5" screen, DAB, AUX in socket, SD card, MP3/WMA/AAC, 4 X 20W, bluetooth, audio connection and USB connectivity
Smartphone answering button on multifunction steering wheel with audio over the vehicle speaker system
Smartphone interface navigation system

Exterior Features

Antenna
Black door mirrors with integrated indicators
Black radiator grille
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Electric front windows
Halogen clear headlights with integrated indicators and range adjustable
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
Manually dimming rear view mirror
R-Line badge on front side panels
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx 65% tinted
Rear wash/wipe
Unique R-Line design front and rear bumpers
Windscreen wipers intermittent wipe

Interior Features

12V accessory power point in centre console
2 cup holders in the front and rear centre console
2 separate seats in 2nd row
Ambient lighting
Cooled glovebox
Driver seat height adjust
Drivers and front passengers easy entry sliding seat with memory function
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Folding front seat backrest release on front passenger seat
Front head restraints
Fusion cloth upholstery
Heating/ventilation unit with 4 speed fan
Height adjustable rear seat head restraints (x2)
Height adjustable steering wheel
Interior light delay
Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats
Jack and tool kit
Light grey roof lining
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment lighting
Multifunction leather trimmed three-spoke steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in front doors
Two rear seats with 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
Variable boot floor

Packs

Winter pack - Up

Passive Safety

3 point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Anti-lock braking system with EDL, EBD + TCS
Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Engine drag torque control
Front disc brakes
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
High tone horn
Hill hold control
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear drum brakes
Two 3 point rear seatbelts
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Volkswagen roadside assistance
Warning buzzer and light for front and rear seat belts if unfastened

Security

Electronic engine immobiliser
Locking fuel filler cap
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys

Trim

Black cube 2D upper dashpad
Chrome surrounds to the air vents, radio controls and air conditioning

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	109

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	62.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	60.1

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	3E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	81
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	46
NCAP Safety Assist %	55
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	15.6
Engine Power - BHP	65
Engine Torque - NM	91
Engine Torque - RPM	2950
Top Speed	101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/50 R16
Tyre Size Rear	185/50 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TRIANGLE BLACK
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1474 mm
Length	3600 mm
Wheelbase	2410 mm
Width	1641 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1910 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1330 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	959 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	251 l
Max. Loading Weight	414 kg
Max. Roof Load	50
Minimum Kerbweight	916 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.8 m

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