Volkswagen up! — All Years

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Volkswagen up! pages on this site cover 13 model years, 2011–2023, spanning 2 generations: Pre-facelift (2011–2015), Facelift (2016–2023). Body styles across them include 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback. Select a year for that generation's engine line-up, facelift status and body styles.

Volkswagen up! Generations

GenerationBuiltFaceliftBody stylesEnginesYears on this site
Pre-facelift2011–2015—3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback1.0 MPI 60 PS, 1.0 MPI 75 PS, 1.0 TSI 90 PS, 1.0 TSI 102 PS +2 more2011–2015
Facelift2016–202320163-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback1.0 TSI 115 PS (GTI), 1.0 TSI direct injection (Brazil)2016–2023

Volkswagen up! by Model Year

YearGenerationFacelift statusFuel
2023FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2022FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2021FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2020FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2019FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2018FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2017FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2016FaceliftPost-faceliftPetrol
2015Pre-facelift—Petrol / Petrol/CNG / Electric
2014Pre-facelift—Petrol / Petrol/CNG / Electric
2013Pre-facelift—Petrol / Petrol/CNG / Electric
2012Pre-facelift—Petrol / Petrol/CNG / Electric
2011Pre-facelift—Petrol / Petrol/CNG / Electric

Frequently Asked Questions

Which generations of the Volkswagen up! are covered?

the Pre-facelift (2011–2015), pages for 2011–2015; the Facelift (2016–2023), pages for 2016–2023.

What engines did the Volkswagen up! Pre-facelift have?

Engines listed for the Pre-facelift include 1.0 MPI 60 PS, 1.0 MPI 75 PS, 1.0 TSI 90 PS, 1.0 TSI 102 PS, 1.0 CNG (eco-Up), Electric (e-up). Availability varied by year, trim and market.

What engines did the Volkswagen up! Facelift have?

Engines listed for the Facelift include 1.0 TSI 115 PS (GTI), 1.0 TSI direct injection (Brazil). Availability varied by year, trim and market.

When was the Volkswagen up! facelifted?

the Facelift received its mid-life facelift in 2016.

How safe is the Volkswagen up!?

European-market cars are tested by Euro NCAP rather than NHTSA. Look the Volkswagen up! up at euroncap.com/en/results for the star rating and test year of each generation; ratings from different years use different criteria.

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