Volkswagen says that its Buggy Up!
It's fitting, then, that just like the Beetle spawned the venerable beach buggy, the Up now lends its innards to a modern buggy - and one that already has us envisioning balmy beachside cruises despite the fact that it's officially just a concept vehicle.
The buggy is also 44mm longer, 31mm wider and 190mm lower than the Up.
VW even managed to design a waterproof infotainment system, which also sports an iPod/iPhone dock and the entire module (including speakers) can be removed when you arriv While beach buggies were never known for their safety credentials, the Buggy Up sports extensive body reinforcements and a sturdy roll bar behind the two seats to make up for the lack of doors and a roof.e at a beach party and no one else bothered to bring music along.
concepts revealed at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
BlueMotion Technology (engine Start/Stop and battery regeneration) will follow shortly after the initial launch.
The buggy Up! concept is based on the iconic beach buggies that crowded California beaches during the 1960s. concept features a modern twist on the beach buggy with 18-inch wheels, loud colors, and waterproof interior.
will feature yacht-like characteristics including an open-cabin concept, rich wood trim, chrome components, and white-blue leather.
Like many of VW’s cross models, the cross Up! was penned with a rugged lifestyle in mind and includes rugged bumpers, underbody protection, and higher ground clearance.
This will be the performance-focused model with an engine tuned to 99 hp, up from 74 hp in the normal Up! model. With a curb weight of just 1,984 pounds, Volkswagen claims the GT Up!’
