Can The VW UP GTI Handle the Nurburgring Nordschleife?

In an era that most manufacturers are trying to hide under impressive power figures the fact that their hot hatches are getting bigger and heavier with each generation, VW tries the old forgotten recipe of less is more. The VW UP! GTI might not have the numbers to impress but still has the chance to prove that it deserves its GTI badge. Curious to know if bigger isn't always better? Watch our thoughts above!
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[@paullacey2999]

Such a great little car.While sporty cars get blobby and heavier this is a throwback to simpler times.VW deserve a medal for having the balls to build it.A future classic just like the Lupo GTI.I bet on a windy road this would show some bigger cars up.....

[@yarisTSk]

small cars are lovely.

[@pauldavid167]

Just got my new silver tungsten up GTI for my Cornwall roads. It’s utterly amazing.

[@Puddingtops]

Great Video ! I can’t wait for my Up gti to arrive even if it’s a bit slower than a 919 tribute around the ring👍

[@volkswizard]

@RSR, can you tell us what modifications you've made to the cars? Are the eco-biased Goodyear tyres retained, is the intrusive TC left active? Are the stock 280mm brakes up to the job? Do the rear drums cause a problem? Is the clutch strong enough?

[@resnonverba137]

I guess their answer is no...

[@badusername4]

This car would be annoying as heck on track with that tc !

[@DayTreaper]

So what was the time?

[@davidnelson2370]

Fantastic!!

[@Puddingtops]

Don’t think it matters as it’s fun regardless of the time.

[@raymondspencer2161]

Can you tell me , the best shock to replace on my vw -CC 2010 ?

[@paulwilson7234]

Brilliant 👌🏁

[@Pembrey33]

Wunderbar Every apex👍 Smooth operator👍 Fun car😀

[@Djoxiiii777]

This car got a lot of torque which is good for track!

[@baporapo5016]

DjoxiN95 this track however caters to higher horsepower cars on the long straight and the fact that most of the last half of it is uphill

[@volkswizard]

200nm is impressive on the road in a car so light! I even get over 70 mpg if not driving hard.

[@camarofreak68]

im pretty shure misha of of apex rental and there 7up up proved it can

[@volkswizard]

Misha dissed the GTI though (without driving it)

[@te3data]

@@volkswizard late answer, no misha explained why, he personally, would not get it :) And if you are planning on modding and tuning he is 100% correct.

[@Mogamboguru]

145 kph uphill Bergwerk towards Mutkurve is not really impressive, or is it?

[@Puddingtops]

Michael .Schäfer With the cost of a lap nearing €30 I’d want to be out on track as long as possible to get my monies worth so that speed up Bergwerk is ok 👍

[@leo25337]

The centre of gravity looks high on this car.

[@hedwigemmaeidelpes3]

Am Schluss hagert der Motor schon mit einer permanenten Ansaugluft von 90 grad.

[@snowman22ism]

Whoever designed those seats was probably fired...

[@l1nds290]

Mike F they are homage to the original mk1 golf gti

[@berke2706]

Those are the GTI signature seats, shows that you have not the slightest idea my man

[@mikecustoms]

too slow, you can almost take pictures of the scenery, this up could barely outrun a prius, how in the fuck is this considered a modern hot hatch? Hot?

[@Danny-qq5nr]

Like watching paint dry

[@clevercat9145]

Jealous