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What is BlueMotion on VW Up?

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What is BlueMotion on VW Up?

The BlueMotion version is the only Up to duck under 100g/km, a score achieved through the fitment of automatic stop-start, eco tyres and an alternator set up to capture braking energy. If ordered without these clever fuel-saving measures, the Move Up model will cost £360 less but will emit a no-cigar 105g/km.

Are Volkswagen up reliable?

The Up has always performed well in our reliability surveys, and our latest data shows no deviance. It received a reliability rating of 94.8%. Volkswagen, as a brand, didn’t do as impressively, ranking 20th out of 30 manufacturers.

How long does a Volkswagen up last?

Volkswagen cars typically last around 100,000 miles as long as it is serviced and taken good care of. VW cars you buy today usually last longer than VWs that are just 10 years old. However, like most vehicles, you can only achieve this mile mark if you continuously take the car for regular maintenance.

Is an Up a good car?

The up! was thoroughly praised when it was launched and still remains one of the best city cars. The sector has some talented models, including the Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10, while you might also want to check out the Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108.

What is the most reliable small car on the market?

10 of the Most Reliable Small Cars

  • Chevrolet Sonic.
  • Hyundai Accent.
  • Nissan Versa.
  • 2019/2020 Toyota Corolla.
  • Chevrolet Cruze.
  • MINI Cooper.
  • Mazda MX-5 Miata.
  • Kia Soul.

Why are Volkswagens so unreliable?

They can be quirky cars and they’re not without their issues, but it seems like most of the ones that end up being unreliable are because their owners neglect them like they would with a Camry. But unlike a Camry, it doesn’t take nearly as long for that neglect to bite back…

Does VW BlueMotion use AdBlue?

Does BlueMotion need AdBlue? Having BlueMotion does not mean that the vehicle will need AdBlue. AdBlue is a solution of urea and deionised water sprayed into the exhaust system to break down harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) gases.

What do you need to know about VW BlueMotion?

The contents of the BlueMotion Technology package – often referred to as BMT – differed slightly depending on model and engine. But, for the most part, there were four main items: A stop/start system automatically shuts down the engine when the car is stationary and then automatically restarts it when pulling away.

Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Up?

High. No problems except interior flooding caused by locked drains under windscreen because of parking near trees and no attention when serviced. The top model that I have is very good. Satisfactory. The Up is perfect for a new driver like myself and performance is excellent, very good fun to drive in and out of town.

Is the Volkswagen Up hatchback a reliable car?

Totally reliable, having suffered no issues from day one. Its a city car, and the performance, especially on steep gradients, reflects this.

Which is better a BlueMotion car or a BMT car?

Used BlueMotion cars carry a small price premium over the equivalent standard car, while cars fitted with the BMT pack don’t particularly cost more. They’re arguably more desirable but, as already mentioned, there are so many out there that they’re easy to find.