Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Up
The Volkswagen Up debuted for the 2012 model year, with production kicking off in December 2011 at VW's Bratislava plant in Slovakia. Since then, the city‑car has spanned multiple generations and even inspired a performance‑focused GTI variant and an electric e‑up! version.
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Birth of the Up – 2012 Model Year Launch
Production of the Volkswagen Up began in December 2011, marking the start of the 2012 model year. The first units rolled out of the Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, establishing the Up as VW's compact city‑car offering.
GTI Performance Variant Hits the UK
In February 2018, Volkswagen introduced the Up GTI to the UK market, featuring a turbo‑charged engine delivering 113 bhp. The GTI version added a sporty edge to the tiny hatchback, but its production was paused in March 2019.
Early Prototype Tested by Journalists
As early as January 2012, Volkswagen built a prototype Up GT and allowed numerous automotive journalists to test‑drive it. This early preview helped generate buzz for the upcoming performance model before its official launch.
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