2021 Volkswagen Up Hatchback
£16,995
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Up Hatchback
- Year
- 2021
- Mileage
- 27,011 mi
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Body
- Hatchback
- Colour
- Black
Overview
This 2021 Volkswagen Up Hatchback combines practicality with sporty GTI styling. With just 27,011 miles, it features the desirable GTI pack including lowered sports suspension, distinctive GTI badging, and red-accented sports seats. The cabin is well-appointed with electronic climate control, DAB touchscreen infotainment with smartphone integration, and lane assist. Safety is comprehensive with multiple airbags, ABS, and hill hold control. Finished in metallic black with body-coloured trim, this petrol hatchback offers an engaging drive in a compact, efficient package ideal for urban and everyday motoring.
From the Dealer
- •GTI styling pack with lowered sports suspension and unique GTI badging
- •Cruise and Park Pack with lane assist and smartphone interface navigation
- •Composition touchscreen with DAB, Bluetooth, USB and full smartphone connectivity
- •Electronic climate control and comprehensive safety features including multiple airbags and hill hold control
- •17" alloy wheels and winter pack included
About the Volkswagen Up Hatchback
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The Volkswagen Up is a city car positioned as an affordable, practical entry point to the VW brand. It appeals to first-time buyers, urban drivers, and those seeking low running costs in a compact package. The Up competes directly with rivals like the Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108, which share the same underlying platform. Its design is straightforward and functional rather than distinctive, prioritising interior space and ease of use. The model has remained largely consistent since its 2011 launch, with incremental updates and the addition of electric (e-Up) and GTi performance variants widening its appeal. It represents solid value for money in a segment focused on simplicity and efficiency.
Pros
- +Tight turning circle and easy manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces
- +Fuel-efficient petrol engines with low running costs
- +Good interior practicality relative to external dimensions
- +Simple, reliable mechanical design with straightforward maintenance
- +Affordable purchase price with strong residual values
Watch out for
- −Limited rear legroom and boot space for longer journeys
- −Modest engine performance feels adequate rather than engaging
- −Wind and road noise present at motorway speeds
- −Older interior materials and infotainment systems feel dated
Common issues
- !Electrical gremlins reported by some owners, particularly infotainment glitches
- !Clutch wear on manual versions with higher mileage
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• Metallic Paint • Body-coloured exterior mirror housings • Cruise and Park Pack • Electronic climate control • Light & Sight pack • Digital clock • E-call • Lane assist • Multifunction computer • One touch indicators • Rev counter • Speed sensitive power steering • Speedometer, electronic odometer and fuel gauge • Tailgate • 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 • Antenna • Black decals above door sill • Black radiator grille • Body colour door handles • Body coloured bumpers • Chrome trimmed surround on light • Door sill protectors in stainless steel with black honeycomb pattern inset and GTI logo • Electric front windows • GTI badge • Halogen clear headlights with integrated indicators and range adjustable • Heated rear window • High level 3rd brake light • LED rear number plate lights • Left side chrome exhaust tailpipe • Manually dimming rear view mirror • Rear fog lights • Rear side wing doors • Rear tailgate spoiler in gloss black • Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx 65% tinted • Rear wash/wipe • Red Stripe on lower tailgate • Red stripe with chrome detailing on lower radiator grille • Unique GTI badging on front wings, rear tailgate and front radiator grille • Windscreen wipers intermittent wipe • 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 red below upper dashpad • Black roof lining • 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 and rear carpet mats with contrast stitching in red and grey • Front head restraints • Front sports seats • GTI logo and red contrast stitching on steering wheel • Heating/ventilation unit with 4 speed fan • Height adjustable rear seat head restraints with red contrast stitching (x2) • Height adjustable steering wheel • Interior light delay • Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats • Jacara red cloth upholstery • Jack and tool kit • 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 • Body lowered sports suspension • Galvanished body • Start/stop function with battery regeneration • GTI styling pack - Up • Winter pack - Up • 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 • High tone horn • Hill hold control • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) • Manual child lock in rear doors • Rear drum brakes • Red brake calipers • Two 3 point rear seatbelts • Tyre pressure loss indicator • Volkswagen roadside assistance • Warning buzzer and light for front and rear seat belts if unfastened • Electronic engine immobiliser • Locking fuel filler cap • Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys • Chrome surrounds to the air vents, radio controls and air conditioning • Matt chrome trim on interior door handles, infotainment system + instrument cluster • Red pixels dash pad • 17" Oswald alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts • Tyre mobility system
