It’s got just 113bhp, will only just dip under nine seconds for the 0-60mph sprint and costs less than an entry-level Ford Focus, yet that hasn’t stopped the VW Up GTI being one of the most ...

That car is called the Up! GTI, and it has a 1.0-liter ... Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews of cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs; and pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles ...

As long as you’re realistic about the Up GTI’s capabilities it’s entertaining on a country road, but it manages this without sacrificing what makes it an impressive city car too. Around town the Up ...

Turn the key and there’s a raspy exhaust note that dials down slightly once the car has warmed up. As you would expect from a GTI the suspension is slightly on the firm side but not jarring in ...

The standard Mk7.5 GTI was tuned up to 228bhp, while the Performance variant received an even bigger hike, to 242bhp and 273lb ft. If you are going for the later car, we would suggest that the ...

In 2011, the Volkswagen GTI continued to build upon the strengths of its predecessors with minimal changes, maintaining its reputation for performance and quality. Volkswagen focused on refining ...