At 3,540 mm in length, 1,641 mm in width and 1,489 mm in height, the Up! is one of the smallest four-seater cars available.  Its overall length consists of short body overhangs and a long wheelbase of 2,420 mm.  Boot space rises from 251 litres to 951 litres when the two back seats are folded down.

First driving impressions of the VW Up!

Up! will not let you down with disappointment.

For its size it is a surprisingly roomy business car and despite the lack of two rear doors for now, it gives reasonable access into the two rear seats as well. Boot space is ok for shopping but you would have to drop the back seats to take most other items.

At the other end, the 60PS engine is expected to be the more popular and it does a good job of keeping up with traffic if you travel alone and without much weight but press it to perform and the engine lets you know how hard its working and it can run out of breath on long or steep ascents.

I also thought the entry level TakeUp with 60PS engine and thinner wheels and tyres tended to skip around more over bumpy bends and surfaces than the MoveUp and HighUp tested, and the latter and special edition UpBlack definitely went better with the 75PS engine pulling them along.

Having said that, both 60 and 75PS modelstested were comfortable with good seats and excellent visibility, a good turning circle and smart appearance both inside and out.

For business drivers wanting to keep an eye on their company car tax allowance the new Up! will help them keep tax levels down, when company car tax rates are going…well, up!