Volkswagen Launches Four Door Up

VW Cross Up
In another new car launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen has launched the four door version of the Up small car. The new car has been named as the Cross Up. The Up is another car that will make its way to India.

There are evident changes in the Cross Up that indicate it has been tuned to match Indian conditions. The ground clearance is higher by half an inch and the body gets some tough side skirts and bumpers.

The Volkswagen Cross Up will be similar in terms of performance and engine specifications. The only difference between the Up and the Cross Up is the additional two doors. The Cross Up will be powered by a 1.3-litre engine capable f developing 75bhp.

The petrol powered Up is expected to deliver a mileage of 24kmpl and emission s of just 44g of carbon per kilometre. It is yet unclear if the VW Up will get a diesel engine. The VW small car will take on small cars such as the Maruti Suzuki Alto, Wagon R , Ritz, Ford Figo,

The Cross Up was initially planned to be built in India using a platform from Maruti Suzuki. But after the Suzuki's decision not to continue with an alliance with Volkswagen, the German carmaker has decided to build the Up by itself.

The Up is a very important car for Volkswagen. It will be the car that the German carmaker will use to make a mark in the emerging markets across the world. With its hopes of gaining a dominant position in India dashed by Suzuki, Volkswagen will definitely look at the Up to make an impact.

Article Published On: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 17:29 [IST]
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