up! Pricing Revealed !!!

[phaeton]

Wait & see I guess

[Ozsko]

I would be all over one of these except for the stupid foot operated park brake. Imagine trying to do a hill start in a manual car, you will need two left feet. Has it got hill hold built in to overcome this problem?

[phaeton]

I would be all over one of these except for the stupid foot operated park brake. Imagine trying to do a hill start in a manual car, you will need two left feet. Has it got hill hold built in to overcome this problem?

It does have a conventional handbrake, no foot brake to my knowledge (I sat in 3 of them).

Here is how the Hill Start Assist system works HowStuffWorks "How Hill-Start Control Works"

[Diesel_vert]

I would be all over one of these except for the stupid foot operated park brake. Imagine trying to do a hill start in a manual car, you will need two left feet. Has it got hill hold built in to overcome this problem?

It is not essential nor necessary to use the handbrake on a hill start.

There are plenty of guides on the 'net, just find a quiet street to start practising on.

And remember - practise makes perfect.

[dieterbohlen]

A bit disappointing with the price tag... First of all there is only manual...

And then the price (according to VW website and my local post code):

up! 5 door 5 Speed Manual - $17,751.75*
Polo Trendline 5 Door 5 Speed Manual - $19,834.32*

For 2 grand more wouldn't you rather get Polo? I know - I would...

If the price was 14,000 with all fees and charged then it's different...

[Tobes_WIR35]

Dispelling a couple of false statements by K1W1 and ozsko.

1. It has a normal handbrake. Yes it also has hill hold.

2. The maps and more is fully integrated display that incorporates Bluetooth phone and media, voice control, satnav, trip computer, vehicle stats and media controls. It's actually very good and considering the price of Bluetooth, MDI and satnav in a Golf, it's brilliant value.

I wish people did some research before they type *facepalm*

If anyone wishes to dispute, I have an Up! parked next to my GTI in my garage.

[brenno]

It's actually very good and considering the price of Bluetooth, MDI and satnav in a Golf, it's brilliant value.

...except if you just want Bluetooth (which should be standard), and despise Satnav/MDI and naff add-on screens, then it is pretty poor value

[jets]

Given the disproportionate number of vehicles sold in this country with an automatic gearbox, I'm not sure how well this model will fare in our market - even considering that it has a European badge.

I agree entirely, but if I was looking at buying an UP I wouldn't even bother test driving the auto if it was offered. My view is that in most cases the auto transforms drivers cars into white goods. In almost every case the auto is slower & use more fuel. I agree autos have a place in taxis & courier vans but if you enjoy driving, stay with the manual.I had a look at the UP yesterday & came away very impressed with what I saw.
I will accept their offer of a test drive when my wife is with me to see how it compares with her Polo. I think it deserves success & hope people will learn to drive a manual & see what they have been missing.

[polo_spec_d]

Dispelling a couple of false statements by K1W1 and ozsko.

1. It has a normal handbrake. Yes it also has hill hold.

2. The maps and more is fully integrated display that incorporates Bluetooth phone and media, voice control, satnav, trip computer, vehicle stats and media controls. It's actually very good and considering the price of Bluetooth, MDI and satnav in a Golf, it's brilliant value.

I wish people did some research before they type *facepalm*

If anyone wishes to dispute, I have an Up! parked next to my GTI in my garage.

Is the hill hold a standard feature? I ordered a 3dr with the maps & more in white Very happy with the pricing and how the car feels.

[phaeton]

Is the hill hold a standard feature? I ordered a 3dr with the maps & more in white Very happy with the pricing and how the car feels.

Yes