VW UP! GT, Mii FR?

[whmartin1]

Just seen on pistonheads a report that say VW are going to make a Up! GT.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25042

I wonder if there will be a Mii version? Mii FR or Mii Cupra?
In the article it says it will have a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder turbo, with 110bhp.
Surely if it would fit the 1.2tsi engine would be cheaper rather than having to develop another engine.

The article also says 6 speed transmition, I hope they do a DSG version as I think it could be a replacment for my IbizaSC Sportrider in 3 years!

 

[Adam_]

How much you reckon one would cost? Could be tempted lol

 

[whmartin1]

How much you reckon one would cost? Could be tempted lol

I would hope around £15k

Would be a little rocket with around 100hp and under 1000kg!

 

[whmartin1]

Just found this picture on google!

I think it looks ace!

 

[gti_jones]

Pocket rocket! awesome!

Hopefully Skoda make a vRS version too

 

[whmartin1]

Pocket rocket! awesome!

Hopefully Skoda make a vRS version too

Like this:

I know there not official pictures, but I prefer the Mii version!

 

[gti_jones]

I agree, the Citygo doesnt share the good looks the Up and Mii have. I cant tell which one out of the two i prefer though!

 

[azzman88]

Very smart

 

[Bobanegra]

I think if they're releasing the facelifted Ibiza with the FR being more of a trim level than a note of performance then I don't see why the Mii would be excluded.

Maybe a new 1.0 TSi engine or try getting the current 1.2 TSi in there.

 

[Zlash_eX]

Would be nice to see! Rapid little machines.
As it stands currently I prefer the Mii to the other two. The Citygo is too boring and the front end of the Up! looks mangled in my opinion. Having said that, the Up! GT version does look nice.

 

[whmartin1]

I think they would be a brilliant, could have a 1 make race or rally series!

Little turbo engine, cheap running and insurance, but still with power to entertain!

 

[iain1970]

Just seen on pistonheads a report that say VW are going to make a Up! GT.

In the article it says it will have a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder turbo, with 110bhp.
Surely if it would fit the 1.2tsi engine would be cheaper rather than having to develop another engine.

I thought that too, but I understand the 105ps 1.2 is a 4 cylinder engine, not 3 like the 1.2n/a units in the Ibiza/Fox/Polo etc etc, so I guess it won't readily fit in.

Unless they are saving it for later...

 

[smithy84]

it should fit in. the lupo had a 4cyl engine line up to start with. even a gti model too and this will be the replacement.

 

[Wings988]

See link to story on Auto Express, VW Up GTi possible and 108bhp engine to be made available for Skoda Citigo and SEAT Mii.

LINKY

 

[Evsi]

I'm pretty sure in one of the reports, VW have stated a GTI version of the UP!! is being explored with 125bhp from the 3 cylinder unit. It's meant to sound really good too

Ford have just unveiled their 3 cylinder unit too in the Focus

 

[Adam_]

I'm pretty sure in one of the reports, VW have stated a GTI version of the UP!! is being explored with 125bhp from the 3 cylinder unit. It's meant to sound really good too

Ford have just unveiled their 3 cylinder unit too in the Focus

If it sounds anything like my Triumph Daytona 955i (Also 3 Cylinder) Then it yes it will sound good!

 

[VRSLOZ]

If they charged £15k for something like this no-one would buy it. I'd hope the UP! gt is around £12k

 

[matt-tsi]

all these modern cars are going box shape lol...now we are getting sports models..what next?

 

[J400uk]

Some official details of the Mii 'FR Line' here: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/283336/seat_mii_fr_revealed.html

Not that impressive really, looks like a standard Mii with the same 1.0 engine and just a fancy bodykit/ alloys. SEAT have really diluted the FR brand in the Ibiza and Leon, seems they are going to do the same with the Mii.

I'll be holding out for the UP! GT

 

[product]

I'll be holding out for the UP! GT

I think you may have hit on something here. Since the production Up GT hasn't been revealed yet, SEAT probably can't show anything more exciting than this concept styling piece.

I'd be hugely surprised if once the final GT is announced, the other brands don't also get access to this higher-power TSI that's floating about.