VW Up! will only cost 900 euros to build

Pedrocas · July 3rd, 2009, 8:33 PM

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2007/12/large/9071207.008.1L2.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2007/12/large/9071207.008.Mini5L2.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2007/12/large/9071207.008.Mini4L2.jpg

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10907032...-build--report

airmenair · July 3rd, 2009, 8:40 PM

Is it possible to make one of these city cars without that stupid blunt front end? I might actually be more inclined to like them if someone would do that.

darkshark0159 · July 3rd, 2009, 8:41 PM

Agreed. That and without the stupid name.

Spectre · July 3rd, 2009, 8:41 PM

No, because the Euros said that the front end has to be a minimum height in the name of "pedestrian safety". I'm sorry, you're getting hit by A CAR. It's not going to help!

The Europeans have ruined car design.

H0nzik · July 3rd, 2009, 8:44 PM

As far as I've heard, it was supposed to be made at Volkswagen Bratislava for Europe. The Indian production costs probably apply to some stripped out indian version.

The final will car will probably quite different from the concept, including the front end, as the concept had RR layout, while the production car will have the coventional FF layout.

Posmo · July 3rd, 2009, 8:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

No, because the Euros said that the front end has to be a minimum height in the name of "pedestrian safety". I'm sorry, you're getting hit by A CAR. It's not going to help!

The Europeans have ruined car design.

AHEM.

http://www.bmwe21.net/e21/us320i/us320a.jpg

thevictor390 · July 3rd, 2009, 8:50 PM

http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/red_caddy.jpg

Americans got you there.

Spectre · July 3rd, 2009, 8:50 PM

I'm saying that they have NOW ruined car design, sheesh. The new hood height mandate from the EU means that most cars will now look like some form of SUV.

_HighVoltage_ · July 3rd, 2009, 9:05 PM

Yeah, I just all about those silly new safety features for pedestrians...
First off the bumpers will be made very soft, to soften the hit.
Then there is an airbag...somehow under the hood, that lifts it up a bit, again to soften the hit.
And finally there is another airbag behind the windshield that blows up when a passenger is hit.

Madness!

Posmo · July 3rd, 2009, 9:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

I'm saying that they have NOW ruined car design, sheesh. The new hood height mandate from the EU means that most cars will now look like some form of SUV.

As a clarification, I was referrng to the bumper on the e21..

Brother Michael · July 3rd, 2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Posmo

As a clarification, I was referrng to the bumper on the e21..

And Spectre was referring to Europeans ruining car design NOW as in all the new cars being made look absolutely hideous because of European pedestrian safety laws.

And I agree with him 100%.

zephyrus17 · July 3rd, 2009, 10:09 PM

Better get used to it. They're not going to get rid of safety laws just for design reasons.

tone76 · July 3rd, 2009, 10:16 PM

It would be funny if VW released the Up! with a model designation called 'Yours' ...

nsx_23 · July 3rd, 2009, 11:24 PM

I'm going to say this actually doesn't look too bad for a small city car.

FATMOUSE · July 3rd, 2009, 11:39 PM

Can it do 80mph?

Nabster · July 4th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

Can it do 80mph?

Sounds like that could kill a person if it hit them at that speed. So, no, I doubt it can.

Aston Martin · July 4th, 2009, 12:57 AM

built for 900 euros, sold for 9000

Clegko · July 4th, 2009, 1:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevictor390

Americans got you there.

See, here's the thing. If you see that coming your way, and you're on foot, you run far, far away. The Euros need spikes like that on their front bumpers. Maybe then less people will be runover.

Reckoning · July 4th, 2009, 3:43 AM

I want the wheels off that VW for some strange reason.

Donington · July 4th, 2009, 4:21 AM

But does it come with a talking dog?

July 3rd, 2009, 8:33 PM	#1
Pedrocas Joined: Feb 6th, 2008 Last Online: 2:13 AM Location: Setúbal, Portugal Posts: 719 Car: Citroen ZX 1.4i Tonic Rep Power: 26	VW Up! will only cost 900 euros to build http://www.worldcarfans.com/10907032...-build--report Last edited by Pedrocas; July 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 PM.

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darkshark0159 Joined: Dec 24th, 2007 Last Online: 6:53 AM Location: a snowy land Age: 18 Posts: 1,848 Car: Mercedes-Benz C240 W203 Rep Power: 80	Agreed. That and without the stupid name. __________________

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Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 9:12 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	No, because the Euros said that the front end has to be a minimum height in the name of "pedestrian safety". I'm sorry, you're getting hit by A CAR. It's not going to help! The Europeans have ruined car design. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike) Last edited by Spectre; July 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 PM.

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Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 9:12 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	I'm saying that they have NOW ruined car design, sheesh. The new hood height mandate from the EU means that most cars will now look like some form of SUV. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

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_HighVoltage_ Joined: Aug 5th, 2006 Last Online: 5:41 AM Location: Bulgaria/Athens,WV Age: 22 Posts: 2,668 Car: 1994 Volvo 854 Rep Power: 53	Yeah, I just all about those silly new safety features for pedestrians... First off the bumpers will be made very soft, to soften the hit. Then there is an airbag...somehow under the hood, that lifts it up a bit, again to soften the hit. And finally there is another airbag behind the windshield that blows up when a passenger is hit. Madness! __________________ If your tires are not squealing on the corners...you're simply not going fast enough.

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airmenair Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Arlington, Texas, USA Posts: 1,852 Rep Power: 49	Is it possible to make one of these city cars without that stupid blunt front end? I might actually be more inclined to like them if someone would do that.

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H0nzik Joined: Dec 15th, 2006 Last Online: 9:05 AM Location: Prague, Czech Republic Age: 25 Posts: 464 Car: Fabia RS Rep Power: 17	As far as I've heard, it was supposed to be made at Volkswagen Bratislava for Europe. The Indian production costs probably apply to some stripped out indian version. The final will car will probably quite different from the concept, including the front end, as the concept had RR layout, while the production car will have the coventional FF layout.

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thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	Americans got you there.

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zephyrus17 Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: 8:20 AM Location: Adelaide Age: 21 Posts: 1,130 Rep Power: 27	Better get used to it. They're not going to get rid of safety laws just for design reasons.

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tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: 6:24 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,013 Car: 2 Mazdas, 2 Hondas ... 14 wheels in total Rep Power: 37	It would be funny if VW released the Up! with a model designation called 'Yours' ... __________________ My next car will be a Koenigsaab! (hopefully)

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