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The Volkswagen e-Up is one of the company's smallest and most affordable electric cars. It is smaller than a Golf or Polo, which makes it very maneuverable and easy to park. Its upright rear end, short rear overhang, rear parking sensors, and full-color reversing camera help in this area. The car has a boot that measures 251 liters. Folding down the rear seats expands the cargo volume to 959 liters. It has a useful slot in the boot for storing charging cables.It has plenty of room in the back. Front seats are designed so there is plenty of knee room too. The interior touch surfaces feel robust and solid. The switch gear and buttons have a high quality feel. Though simple, the dashboard layout is appealing. There is a large, central speedometer and a TFT display. The display shows how much power is being used and has a gauge to show how much charge is left in the battery.
The center console has an easy-to-use air conditioning unit and includes a heated windscreen, heated front seats, and an infotainment system that is simple to operate. Instead of a built-in touchscreen, it utilizes an app-connect feature where users can put their smartphones in a cradle and have the phone pair to the car. The app shows driving data and the range left in the battery. Storage, a pop-out cup holder, and a glove box round out the car's utility. The fabric seats are supportive and can be adjusted for height and angle.
The Volkswagen e-Up’s compact size makes it a cinch to drive around towns and cities. The 83-horsepower electric motor produces 212 Newton-meters of instantaneous torque and is efficient in its use of the battery. There are three different drive modes that can help prolong driving range. The car also has a good lane-keep assist system. When driving, you can move the drive selector into a B mode, a battery-saving function that increases the rate of energy recovery to the battery. The e-Up is also very quiet and smooth. It feels solid and is well-built inside.
The E-Up is stylish, affordable, and fun to drive in the city and elsewhere. It is sure to be a welcome offering.
